FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
US investigators determined a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER was damaged in a tail-strike on landing at Las Vegas after the pilot did not maintain the correct pitch during the flare. The first officer was manually flying on approach from Washington Dulles on 2 July.
Airline Economics
• Justin Pugsley
By Airline Economics: Pratt & Whitney’s next-generation engine promises airlines higher thrust, improved durability and enters service later this year as RTX ramps up investment in production capacity.
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Vertical Mag
• RTX Press Release; April
By Vertical Mag: These expanded capabilities are designed in part to strengthen support for the more than 300 PT6C-67C-powered Leonardo AW139 helicopters operating in the region.
Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
By Runway Girl: Boeing and Airbus are working together to create an industry standard for tactile placards to assist blind and low vision passengers in navigating the onboard experience.
eVTOL Insights
• Jason Pritchard
By eVTOL Insights: AUTOFLIGHT has successfully transported spring tea over mountainous terrain in China in just 37 minutes, using its autonomous and unmanned.
Flying Magazine
• Scott Dennstaedt
By Flying Magazine: FAA aviation weather project seeks to tackle challenges of airport terminal icing to enhance flight safety.
New York Times
• Bora Erden, Jan Ransom, Mika Gröndahl, Raj Saha
By New York Times: Air traffic audio and a detailed timeline from federal investigators reveal the final moments before a jetliner collided with a fire truck.
