Aviation News

2011-10-21

iPad Bug Could Erase Flight Plans, Colbert Wags His Finger at Spirit Airlines: Final Call

More articles by »
Written by: admin
Tags: , ,
Skylease Cargo MD-11 in Miami
Skylease Cargo MD-11 in Miami

Photo of the day: A Skylease Cargo MD-11 makes a smoky touchdown in Miami. (Photo by Mike Scuderi)

• A new feature in iOS 5 that allows your iPad to delete random files when it’s low on space could put pilots who use the device in danger. [Flying]

• Boeing will soon take their recently repainted 787 ZA003 on a round-the-world trip. [Flight Global]

• What do pilots eat during flights? How is it served? Now we know. [Gadling]

Can an increase in air traffic control errors be traced back to an FAA official’s romance with a Raytheon exec? [The Daily Caller]

• And in a follow up to yesterday’s story about Spirit Airlines selling just about every space on their jets to advertisers, The Colbert Report gives them a wag of the finger (starts at 2:05).



About the Author

admin





 
 

 

Friday Photos: The NYCAviation/PHX Spotters LAX Meetup Is Next Month!

With the 4th Annual NYCAviation & PHX Spotters Meetup about a month away, we take a look at photos from the various spotting locations around LAX.
by NYCAviation Staff
1

 
 

CLOSED: Winter Storm Stella Takes Aim at Northeastern US and Eastern Canada

Winter Storm Stella is taking aim at the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada early this week. We'll have your latest updates on the storm and its impact on air travel here.
by NYCAviation Staff
0

 

 

ANALYSIS: Could Spirit be looking to merge with Frontier?

Following last week's abrupt departure of Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza, ZIna Aziz explores whether the airline's future could include a merger with Frontier Airlines.
by Zina Aziz
0

 
 

Qantas Swings Back Into Profit After An Aggressive Restructuring

After a number of dark years for the airline's finances, things are finally starting to look up for Qantas as they have begun to return to profitability.
by Zina Aziz
0

 
 

American Airlines Launches First Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

After a water cannon salute at 7:30 AM, the new jet with its quiet engines spooled up and we rocketed out of Dallas-Ft. Worth on our way to Chicago.
by Justin Cederholm
0