The aviation industry is pushing for universal screening for passengers to revive demand for flights amid the coronavirus pandemic. On a recent media call, International Air Transport Association head Alexandre de Juniac said that adopting rapid antigen tests would reduce the need for quarantines that are “killing” the market. Airlines hope that implementing broad COVID-19 testing for … Continue reading Airlines looking to implement broad coronavirus testing for passengers to keep industry alive
COVID-19 hits aviation industry: American Airlines grounds fleet, suspends flights
Mega carrier American Airlines is grounding 450 planes, or half of its fleet, as well as suspending 55,000 flights in April, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. American Airlines made the surprise announcement in a statement released Thursday afternoon. As per the mega carrier, all long-haul international flights are to be suspended through May 6, including all … Continue reading COVID-19 hits aviation industry: American Airlines grounds fleet, suspends flights
Boeing quality manager says the Dreamliner is also unsafe, “fly something else”
All eyes seem to be on Boeing these days as the legacy aircraft manufacturer’s reputation continues its slide into oblivion over the ongoing 737 Max debacle. But a former Boeing quality manager who worked at the company for 30 some-odd years recently came forward to confess that, unfortunately, the 737 Max isn’t the only problematic … Continue reading Boeing quality manager says the Dreamliner is also unsafe, “fly something else”
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 