ReutersDavid Shepardson

NTSB making urgent safety recommendations after American jet collision with helicopter

Reuters reports: The National Transportation Safety Board will announce on Tuesday it is making an urgent safety recommendation to prevent helicopter operations when two runways are being used at Washington Reagan National Airport following a mid-air collision in January that killed 67 people, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT

2025-03-11T20:00:07.194427-07:00 2025-03-11T20:00:07.194427-07:00 (2025-03-11T20:00:07.194427-07:00)

❗️❗️
Vertical MagOliver Johnson

Airbus Helicopters targets HEMS with launch of H140 light twin

By Vertical Mag: Airbus Helicopters is launching a new light twin-engine helicopter that it hopes will build on the success of its H135 and H145, and potentially grow the market it has dominated through the two types in recent years.

2025-03-11T09:41:13.659855-07:00
Cranky FlierBrett Snyder

The Day Southwest Died. First and Second Checked Bag Fees will be implemented for all tickets purchased from May 28

By Cranky Flier: When we look back in the distant future, I think we’ll remember today as the day that Southwest died. will once again expire after 1 year from the date of ticket issue (Basic is 6 months from date of issue, so… why bother?) in what the multiple vs the paid fare will beIn other words, Southwest has erased every single positive differentiator it ever had.

2025-03-11T04:04:29.488058-07:00
Airbus   Boeing   737 MAX   737   Orders  
❗️❗️
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Boeing maintained faster delivery pace in February as recovery progressed

By FlightGlobal: Boeing in February managed to keep delivering jets at a relatively brisk pace, handing over 44 commercial aircraft during the month, including 32 737s.

2025-03-11T09:20:33.528821-07:00
Airlines   Boeing   787   Mars   Korean Air   Asiana   A330   Airports   ANA  
❗️❗️
ReutersLisa Barrington

Korean Air launches new branding after $1.3 billion Asiana acquisition

By Reuters: Korean Air on Tuesday launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the company as it combines with South Korean rival Asiana Airlines to become one of Asia's biggest carriers.

2025-03-11T03:22:16.880334-07:00
FAA   US DOD   ATC  
❗️
ReutersDavid Shepardson

US Department of Transportation says Verizon 'not moving fast enough' on $2.4 billion FAA contract

By Reuters: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that Verizon is "not moving fast enough" in its $2.4 billion, 15-year telecom contract with the Federal Aviation Administration.

2025-03-11T14:11:59.622209-07:00