Airbus and Thales Consider Merger of Space Divisions
European aerospace giants Airbus and Thales are reportedly in discussions to merge some of their space-related activities, particularly focusing on… Read More »
KC-46 Achieves Historic Around-the-World Flight in 45 Hours
A KC-46 from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing accomplished a groundbreaking feat on June 29th. The jet took off from… Read More »
Boeing Close to Securing Major 777X Jet Deal with Korean Air
Boeing is on the verge of sealing a deal with Korean Air for up to 30 of its 777X jets,… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Expands Fleet with Ten Additional A321neo Aircraft from AerCap
Turkish Airlines has further strengthened its fleet capabilities through a new dry-lease agreement with AerCap for ten A321-200neo aircraft. This… Read More »
Airbus Reports Delivery of 323 Aircraft in First Half of 2024
Airbus has confirmed that it delivered 323 airplanes in the first half of 2024, marking a 2% increase from the… Read More »
Boeing’s Strategic Moves: Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition and CEO Speculations
Boeing is making significant strategic moves, with its recent announcement on July 1 of acquiring Spirit AeroSystems, its largest supplier,… Read More »
Boeing to Plead Guilty and Pay Fine for 737 MAX Crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of $243.6 million to… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Experiences Wheel Loss During Takeoff: Similar Incident to Previous Event
A recent incident involving a United Airlines flight saw a wheel detach from a Boeing 757-200 aircraft during takeoff from… Read More »
Airbus Set to Revolutionize Air Travel with Launch of A321XLR This Year
Airbus is on the brink of launching its A321XLR aircraft, a development that could reshape long-haul air travel. This new… Read More »
Airbus Secures $559 Million Compensation in Spirit AeroSystems Deal for Loss-Making Operations
Airbus has announced a strategic acquisition involving specific loss-making operations of Spirit AeroSystems, as part of a wider plan that… Read More »
Boeing’s Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems: Impact and Implications
Boeing announced Jul. 1 it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock… Read More »
Why Investing in a New Jetliner Is a Smart Decision
These are exciting times for new jetliner concepts. JetZero’s blended wing body, Ron Epstein’s high-wing/propfan jetliner and others offer hope… Read More »
Donald Trump’s Love for His Boeing 757: A Symbol of Brand Presence and Power
Donald Trump’s choice of a private jet—a 30-plus-year-old Boeing 757-200, famously dubbed Trump Force One—might seem unconventional when compared to… Read More »
Launch of New Air Force One 747-8 VC-25B Delayed to 2026
Boeing has announced another delay in the development of the new Air Force One, the 747-8 VC-25B, pushing its first… Read More »
Clear Expands TSA PreCheck Enrollment Locations Across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Clear, a leader in biometric security, is expanding its TSA PreCheck enrollment capabilities, adding seven new locations across the United… Read More »
Airbus Set to Expand Operations with Acquisition of Four Spirit AeroSystems Plants
Airbus is on the verge of significantly expanding its operational footprint, as it prepares to take over activities at four… Read More »
China’s COMAC Aims to Break Airbus and Boeing’s Market Hold, Says DAE Leasing Chief
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, sees Chinese manufacturer COMAC as a potential game-changer… Read More »
Azerbaijan’s AZAL Leases A320neo Aircraft with LEAP Engines
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (J2, Baku Heydar Aliev International) has signed a lease agreement with CDB Aviation for two A320-200neo aircraft,… Read More »
Brazil’s LATAM and GOL in Talks with Embraer for E2 Jet Order
LATAM Airlines Brasil (JJ) and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) are reportedly in discussions with Embraer regarding a potential order… Read More »
Families of Boeing 737 Max Crash Victims Demand $25 Billion Fine for Corporate Crime
Families affected by the tragic crashes of two Boeing 737 Max airplanes have called for a substantial $24.8 billion fine… Read More »
Boeing’s CEO Set to Retire Without Accountability for His Tenure’s Failures
Despite the numerous mistakes and safety issues under CEO Dave Calhoun’s leadership — including a dozen corporate whistleblowers, multiple aircraft… Read More »
Senators Accuse Boeing Executives of Profiteering at the Expense of Safety
During a Senate hearing on Boeing’s safety practices, executives, including CEO Dave Calhoun, faced accusations of prioritizing profits over safety… Read More »