The New York Times – Travel:
It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don’t allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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United Airlines to End Service at J.F.K. Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said it was too small to compete at the airport and would cease flights there at the end of October.
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While You’re in the Air, Pilots’ Key Partners May Be Working From Home
The New York Times – Travel:
Two airlines allow dispatchers, who share operational authority over flights, to do their jobs remotely. Some in the industry take issue with that.
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United Airlines Plans to Halt JFK Service Unless It Gets More Slots
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier asked regulators to let it schedule more flights at the New York airport, where it resumed operations only last year.
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Pilots Contend With Record Number of Laser Strikes, F.A.A. Says
The New York Times – Travel:
When a laser pointer reaches a cockpit, it can disorient or “completely incapacitate” a pilot, said the agency, which recorded more than 9,700 such cases last year.
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Jury Finds Former Boeing Pilot Not Guilty of Fraud in 737 Max Case
The New York Times – Travel:
The pilot, Mark Forkner, was the only person to face criminal charges for flaws that resulted in two fatal crashes of one of Boeing’s most important planes.
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Boeing Faces New Upheaval After Crash of Chinese Airliner
The New York Times – Travel:
No fault has been found, but the company, which has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of design and production troubles, is likely to get scrutinized.