800 Tail Strike
b'Airplane tail strike, miracle flights, 737 MAX Deferred Prosecution Agreement, the FAA Reauthorization Act, airport name changes, and fatal helicopter crash in Iran. Also, a report on the Valdez Fly-In and Airshow, and a scenic flight around Denali Mountain.\\n\\n\\n\\nAviation News\\n\\n\\n\\nNTSB Releases Final Report Of United Airlines Boeing 737 Tail Strike In Houston\\n\\n\\n\\nThe NTSB report of the January 2024 tail strike says the 737-900ER touched down three times while landing. The aircraft\'s aft fuselage "impacted the runway as a result of a delayed flare and subsequent nose-high pitch inputs." The initial touchdown force was 1.87G and the second touchdown was 2.87G.\\n\\n\\n\\nAn article in SKYbrary states that \\u201cvarious studies by several of the major aircraft manufacturers have arrived at similar conclusions regarding the primary cause of tail strike. The most significant common factor is the amount of flight crew experience with the specific model of aircraft being flown.\\u201d\\xa0Studies identified eight specific Causal Factors that greatly increase the risk of a tail strike:\\n\\n\\n\\nDuring take-off:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nImproperly Set Elevator Trim or Mis-Trimmed Stabiliser\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\nRotation at Incorrect Speed\\n\\n\\n\\nExcessive Rotation Rate\\n\\n\\n\\nImproper Use of the Flight Director\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nDuring landing:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nUnstabilized Approach\\n\\n\\n\\nExcessive Hold-Off in the Flare\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\nCrosswinds\\n\\n\\n\\nOver-Rotation During Go-Around\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nOver 65% of tail strikes occur during landings, while only 25% happen during takeoffs.\\n\\n\\n\\nWith One Simple Change, Southwest Airlines Will Deal Blow To Wheelchair Scammers, Unruly Passengers And Seat Savers\\n\\n\\n\\nSouthwest Airlines is considering implementing assigned seating, eliminating the need for passengers to board early to get a good seat. The change would address \\u201cthe phenomenon of passengers faking disabilities to board early, end the practice of seat saving, and make it easier to identify unruly passengers on board.\\u201d Currently, Southwest is the only airline that doesn\\u2019t have passenger names and seat assignments on the flight\\u2019s manifest.\\n\\n\\n\\nDOJ Takes Key Step to Hold Boeing Accountable for 737 MAX8 Crash Deaths\\n\\n\\n\\nThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that Boeing breached the January 2021 Deferred Prosecution Agreement. The Clifford law firm (which represents families of the Boeing 787 MAX8 crash victims) says that Boeing could now face a criminal trial, although more action is needed from the DOJ.\\n\\n\\n\\nBipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act Signed Into Law\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSenate passes sweeping FAA bill focused on safety and consumer protections\\n\\n\\n\\nUnions Notch Congress Win to Keep Pilots\\u2019 Retirement Age at 65\\n\\n\\n\\nH.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAmerican Airlines Bus Service Connecting Wilmington Delaware Airport (ILG) to PHL to Start This Fall\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Delaware River & Bay Authority announced that American Airlines and its partner Landline Co. plan to launch a bus service between Wilmington Airport (ILG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Passengers flying out of Philly can park, check bags, and pass through security at the Wilmington Airport.\\n\\n\\n\\nChicago-Bound United Airlines Boeing 767 Diverts to Ireland After Passenger Gets Laptop Wedged Stuck in Business Class Seat\\n\\n\\n\\nUnited Airlines flight 12 from Zurich to Chicago O\\u2019Hare was forced to make an emergency diversion to Shannon, Ireland after a passenger got their laptop stuck in a Business Class seat aboard the Boeing 767-300.\\n\\n\\n\\nTwo More Airports Are Fighting Over Using a City Name, This Time in Canada Where a Lawsuit Is Already Underway\\n\\n\\n\\nMontreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is suing Saint-Hubert Airport after the smaller airport decided to rebrand itself as Montreal Metropolitan Airport.\\n\\n\\n\\nValdez Fly-In and Airshow\\n\\n\\n\\nListener Brian and Cora attended the 2024 Valdez Fly-In and Airshow in Alaska and provided a trip report. The couple also took a scenic flight around Denali Mountain and the report highlights the unique experiences and stunning views.\\n\\n\\n\\n...'