#159 Aviation News | Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific Pilot Shortages and Another Pilot Fired For Safety

AVIATION NEWS 

• Japan Airlines Flight 516

A collision between a Japan Airlines flight and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda Airport in Tokyo resulted in the deaths of five crew members on the Coast Guard plane. However, all 368 passengers and 12 crew members on the Japan Airlines flight survived

• Allegiant pilot fired over evacuation

A pilot has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit against Allegiant Air after being fired following an emergency evacuation. The evacuation was ordered after smoke was detected coming from one of the plane's engines.

• YouTuber who intentionally crashed a plane goes to jail

A YouTuber and former Olympian, Trevor Jacob, called intentionally crashing a plane the "biggest mistake" of his life as he prepares for prison. Jacob staged the plane crash in California's Los Padres National Forest and filmed himself parachuting to the ground.

• Cathay Pacific pilot shortages

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific will reduce its flight schedule by an average of 12 flights per day until the end of February to avoid disruptions during the peak lunar new year travel period.

• Boeing 737 Max fallout

Emirates President Tim Clark, a prominent figure in the aviation industry, expressed concerns about Boeing's quality control problems following an accident involving a Boeing 737 Max aircraft.

• Eva Air confirms big Airbus order

Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has finalized its order for 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neos, a deal initially announced in 2023

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