FAA Elevates Mexico’s Air Safety Rating to Category 1, Benefiting Mexican and US Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially upgraded Mexico’s air safety rating to Category 1, marking the highest level of… Read More »
FAA Investigating Logan Airport Incident: United 737 Forced to Abandon Descent
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation following a tense incident at Boston’s Logan Airport, where a United… Read More »
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 25 Boeing 737-8 Max Jets
SMBC Aviation Capital has announced a significant order for 25 Boeing 737-8s, further bolstering their 737 MAX fleet, which now… Read More »
Boeing Faces Delivery Drop in August Amid Manufacturing Defect Challenges
In August, Boeing faced a dip in its delivery numbers, with only 35 planes handed over to customers, marking its… Read More »
Joby’s H2FLY Achieves First Piloted Flight of Liquid Hydrogen Electric Aircraft
H2FLY, a subsidiary of Joby Aviation, a pioneering developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has celebrated a… Read More »
US Air Force Contemplates Procuring Additional Boeing KC-46A Tankers
The US Air Force is engaged in discussions with Boeing and various industry partners to assess the defense industrial base’s… Read More »
Boeing Joins DARPA’s Glide Breaker Program for Hypersonic Interceptor Prototype Development
Boeing will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker program as part of a… Read More »
Replacement Plane to Retrieve Canadian PM in India Due to 36-year-old A310 “flying Taj Mahal” Aircraft
Unexpectedly, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the G20 delegation are currently stranded in New Delhi, India, due to an… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines Places Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines unveiled a significant development in its fleet expansion plans by selecting the Boeing 737 MAX family. The airline… Read More »
United Airlines’ Use of Widebody Jets on Short-Haul Routes
United Airlines, the largest airline in the world by fleet size and passengers carried, has a unique strategy of flying… Read More »
Air France KLM and Airbus to Create Dedicated Venture for Airbus A350 Component Support
Air France KLM and Airbus have announced that they are in exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture for the… Read More »
UPS Receives FAA Approval to Operate Drones Beyond Line of Sight
UPS has received a major boost for its drone delivery ambitions, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted it… Read More »
Airbus, EasyJet, and Rolls-Royce Collaborate on Hydrogen-Powered Flight in the UK
A new alliance of leading aviation and renewable energy companies has been launched to promote hydrogen as a clean and… Read More »
Navigating Challenges and Innovations in the Development of the Boeing 777X
The development journey of the Boeing 777X has been marked by a series of unique challenges and groundbreaking innovations. This… Read More »
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) Finalizes Order for 13 Additional 737 Max Aircraft
Boeing and aircraft leasing company, Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), have recently announced a strategic move that finalized ACG’s commitment… Read More »
Boom Supersonic Receives FAA Approval for XB-1 Test Aircraft
Boom Supersonic, a Colorado-based company that aims to build the world’s fastest airliner, has received an experimental airworthiness certificate from… Read More »
FAA Issues Warning of Fuel Tank Explosions on Boeing 777s from Lightning Strikes
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an urgent airworthiness directive (AD) in response to errors identified in Boeing’s… Read More »
AirAsia X Expands Fleet with Leasing of Additional A330 Aircraft
AirAsia X is gearing up for the Northern Winter high season by planning to lease an additional A330-300, according to… Read More »
Norwegian Airlines “Seriously Evaluating” Boeing 737-10 MAX
Geir Karlsen, the CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle, has indicated a renewed interest in adding Boeing’s B737-10 MAX to the… Read More »
Fleet Analysis: Why Boeing Faces Challenges in Marketing the 777X-8
Boeing has encountered difficulties in promoting the passenger version of the 777-8 model. Out of a total of 383 commitments,… Read More »
Boeing Set to Resume 737 Max Deliveries to China After Four-Year Pause
Boeing is gearing up to recommence the delivery of its 737 Max jets to China, marking the first such delivery… Read More »
Private Jet Dassault Falcon 6X Receives Certification from EASA and FAA
Dassault Aviation has announced that its new business jet, the Falcon 6X, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety… Read More »
Runway Overrun Incident Linked to Rushed Flight and Competitive Landing, NTSB Report Reveals
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has unveiled its conclusive findings on a runway overrun incident involving a Gulfstream G150… Read More »
Insights from ALPA President Advocating for Dual Pilot System in Commercial Aircraft Cockpits
In a recent conversation with Simple Flying on August 22, Jason Ambrosi, President of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA),… Read More »
NFL Travel: How Teams Cover Thousands of Miles Every Season
The National Football League (NFL) is gearing up for an exciting new season, featuring a clash between the reigning champions,… Read More »
Qantas Orders 12 Boeing 787 and 12 Airbus A350 Airplanes for Significant Fleet Revamp
Qantas Airways, Australia’s national carrier, has unveiled a significant order for 24 new widebody aircraft to replace its aging Airbus… Read More »