Boeing Loses $355 Million In First Quarter Boeing released its first-quarter results on Wednesday, citing a net loss of $355 million. Although substantial, the numbers were better than analysts had expected—especially in the midst of management shakeups, whistleblower claims and ongoing production delays. The company’s reputation has[…] Read this article
NATA's Hard Line Complicates Fuel Quest The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has laid all its cards on the table. We now know why it thinks General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100UL unleaded fuel is clearly considered an outlier in the quest for a new drop-in replacement[…] Read this article
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ForeFlight Introduces Reported Turbulence Map ForeFlight’s latest release features a Reported Turbulence Map—allowing pilots to see where aircraft are encountering turbulence using information sourced from the company’s Sentry ADS-B receivers. “No one enjoys flying through turbulence, whether you’re piloting a single-engine piston or riding in[…] Read this article
Sporty’s CEO Michael Wolf Announces Retirement On Friday, Sporty’s announced the retirement of its CEO, Michael Wolf, effective Jan. 31, 2025. According to Sporty’s, Wolf has been an integral member of the team for more than 50 years, holding the position of chief executive officer since[…] Read this article
Southwest Makes Operational Adjustments Amid Financial Headwinds Southwest Airlines announced it would slow hiring and cease operations at four airports as part of cost-cutting measures following a disappointing first-quarter performance. Despite reporting a first-quarter revenue of $6.3 billion, the low-cost carrier incurred a loss of $231 million[…] Read this article