Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Cockpit audio: Off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight

Cockpit audio reveals chaos as an off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight, with the recording capturing the pilot manipulating controls and alarmed crew responses. The incident highlights a severe breach of cockpit security and raises urgent safety and regulatory concerns for airlines and regulators.

2026-01-01T08:09:46.065512-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to ‘keep your speed up’ before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

By FlightGlobal: The crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 that overran a runway in Houston were encouraged by air traffic control to maintain speed during approach, according to an updated NTSB investigation report into the March 2024 accident that saw the aircraft's left main landing gear collapse.

2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00
PaxEx   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways Removes Hot Breakfast From Club Europe on Many Short‑Haul Routes, Angering Frequent Flyers

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways is discontinuing hot breakfasts in Club Europe on many short-haul routes, sparking outrage among frequent flyers.

Also: Live and Let's Fly, View from the Wing, thebulkheadseat.com and travelupdate.com
2025-12-31T13:23:07.655749-08:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Southwest Mulls First-Class Seats on 737s: Strategic Shift or Last Gasp?

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Southwest Airlines is considering introducing First Class seating on some Boeing 737s as part of its evolving service strategy.

2025-12-31T12:22:54.363522-08:00