Former Boeing 737 MAX development official has refused to provide documents
A former Boeing official who played a key role in the development of the 737 MAX has refused to provide… Read More »
China to account for more than half of Asia-Pacific pilot demand by 2038
An estimated 645,000 new pilots will be needed to meet global demand by 2038, according to Boeing. The Asia-Pacific region… Read More »
American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging an aircraft’s navigation system
An American Airlines mechanic has been arrested and charged with sabotaging an aircraft’s navigation system before a flight in July… Read More »
Two United Airlines pilots arrested before flight from Scotland to U.S.
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested in Scotland on Saturday morning for drinking before taking control of the aircraft they… Read More »
What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?
The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol… Read More »
Are offshore aircraft-repair stations a safety risk to passengers and crew?
Somewhere on the ground in São Paulo, Brazil, an aircraft technician needed help. He was a man of about 40,… Read More »
New research highlights why sleep loss poses an insidious threat to flight safety
Sleep-deprived pilots suffer several impairments in mood and cognition, according to new research published in the scientific journal Biological Rhythm… Read More »
New ‘Smart Skin’ tech warns of strain in aircraft and bridges
Thanks to one peculiar characteristic of carbon nanotubes, engineers will soon be able to measure the accumulated strain in an… Read More »
Japanese pilot arrested after being caught nearly 10 times over legal alcohol limit
A Japan Airlines copilot was arrested in London earlier this week after he was found to nearly ten times over… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX 7 to complete its first flight succesfully
Boeing’s new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight today. The airplane remains on schedule and now begins a… Read More »
Self-flying aircraft can be a $30 billion industry by 2036
Drones film the sports we watch on TV and assist farmers in taking care of acres of crops. The self-flying aircraft business has… Read More »
The White House makes a deal for two new Boeing 747-8 Air Force Ones
Boeing and President Trump appear to have made an informal deal for the newest upcoming batch of Air Force One… Read More »
Airbus, Delta, and Sprint form alliance to improve in-flight connectivity
It’s 2018, so why is it still seemingly impossible to get a decent wi-fi on an airplane?Well, a lot of… Read More »
Jetmakers to explore single pilot planes
Boeing and other plane manufacturers are exploring single pilot planes to cut costs. Cargo planes likely to be first on… Read More »
Airbus rolls out the first A321neo ACF
Airbus has completed assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at its facilities in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft,… Read More »