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The investigation into South Korea’s recent deadly plane crash has underscored a shortcoming first identified more than two decades ago — that older aircraft lack the technology to keep the cockpit voice recorder working when the main power sources fail.
Passenger plane with entirely new ‘blended wing’ shape aims to hit the skies by 2030
A new type of passenger plane will adopt a design that blends wings into the aircraft’s body, which its creators say will cut fuel consumption by 50% and reduce noise.
JAL Fights going Belly Up
The formerly state-owned Japan Airlines appears to be planning to file for bankruptcy protection in advance of a restructuring of debt. From April to September, JAL lost 1.5 billion dollars and is anticipating additional governmental assistance to the tune of several billion dollars, as well as JAL’s request for several hundred billions worth of loan forgiveness.
Negotiations between Dutch KLM and US Delta indicate possible future alliances.
Look for an official JAL announcement on Jan 19th.
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike causes ‘fist-sized hole’
A firefighting ‘Super Scooper’ airplane on loan from Canada has been grounded for three days after a civilian drone flew into its wing, authorities say.
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