Lufthansa Enhances Sustainability with Sharkskin Technology on Boeing Fleet
In a novel approach to sustainability, Lufthansa Group is leveraging biomimicry by introducing sharkskin-inspired technology on its aircraft to reduce… Read More »
FAA Mandates Immediate Inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners After Dangerous Mid-Air Incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday that it will require immediate inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This decision… Read More »
Boeing Grounds 777X Fleet After Structural Damage Found
Boeing has paused flight tests for its 777X aircraft after discovering structural damage during scheduled maintenance. The company found issues… Read More »
Boeing Launches Certification Tests for Upgraded Trent 1000 Engines on 787
Boeing has officially launched certification flight tests for the enhanced Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine on its 787 Dreamliner, marking a… Read More »
Austrian Airlines to Debut AeroSHARK on Boeing 777-200ER
Austrian Airlines is set to become the launch operator for Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface film on the Boeing 777-200ER. This… Read More »
US-Iranian National Charged for Illicit Export of Aircraft Parts to Iran, Violating Sanctions
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the indictment of Jeffrey Chance Nader, a 68-year-old dual US-Iranian citizen, for his… Read More »
Judge Overturns $72 Million Award in Boeing-Zunum Aero Trade Secrets Case
In a significant legal development, a US federal judge has overturned a jury’s decision that initially awarded $72 million to… Read More »
Boeing’s 777X Design Changes Evaluated by Nearly 200 Pilots
Boeing’s ambitious 777X project, first initiated in November 2014 with its inaugural flight in January 2020, continues to undergo extensive… Read More »
Aviation’s Recruiting Shift: Technicians and Cabin Crew Now in High Demand
Boeing’s recent Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) highlights a significant shift in aviation recruitment needs. The 2024 report, released last… Read More »
Private Jet Flights Drop 15% as Demand Cools and Industry Faces Shakeout
The private jet industry is experiencing a significant downturn, with a 15% drop in flights in the first half of… Read More »
US DOJ Defends Plea Deal with Boeing Amid Controversy
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has defended its plea deal with Boeing (BOE, Washington National) in a recent… Read More »
EL AL Israel Airlines Finalizes Order for up to 31 Boeing 737 Max Jets
EL AL Israel Airlines finalized an agreement on for the purchase of up to 31 Boeing 737 Max jets on… Read More »
United Airlines CEO Optimistic About Boeing’s Recovery After Meeting New CEO
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has expressed renewed optimism about Boeing’s future following a recent meeting with Boeing’s new CEO,… Read More »
U.S.-Iranian National Indicted for Illegal Export of Aircraft Parts to Iran Amid Ongoing Sanctions
A U.S.-Iranian national, Jeffrey Chance Nader, has been indicted for illegally exporting American-made aircraft components to Iran, according to a… Read More »
Spirit AeroSystems Faces 737 Fuselage Inventory Surge
Spirit AeroSystems is currently facing a significant buildup in its 737 inventory due to fluctuations in the production rates between… Read More »
Airbus and Boeing Deliveries Drop 15% in H1 2024, with Boeing Seeing Significant Decline
Analysis by Cirium data reveals that Airbus and Boeing deliveries in the first half (H1) of 2024 were 15% lower… Read More »
Moldova Halts Operations of Three Companies Linked to Airplane-Parts Sales to Russia
Moldova has temporarily halted the operations of three companies involved in brokering airplane-parts sales to Russia. The decision, announced after… Read More »
Boeing Charts New Course for 777-9 Type Inspection Authorization
Boeing has taken a significant step towards securing Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for its long-awaited 777-9 aircraft, signaling progress in… Read More »
Previously Damaged Aircraft Involved in Fatal Brazilian Crash
Newly surfaced details reveal that the aircraft involved in the tragic crash of Voepass Flight 2283 on August 9 had… Read More »
airBaltic Expands A220 Fleet with Order for 10 Additional Aircraft, Bringing Total to 90
airBaltic has placed a new order for an additional 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, raising the airline’s total firm order to… Read More »
FAA Recommends Urgent Inspections for Boeing 787 Landing Gears
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing concerns with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s main landing… Read More »
PIA Loses $78 Million from Delayed Aircraft Maintenance
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has incurred a financial loss of PKR 21.8 billion (USD 78.2 million) due to delayed maintenance… Read More »