Gulf Air Achieves EASA Certification to Expand Maintenance Operations for Airbus and Boeing Fleet
Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has successfully passed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)… Read More »
Boeing’s New CEO Confronts Starliner Setback and Challenges in Aircraft Production
Kelly Ortberg, the newly appointed CEO of Boeing, faces significant hurdles as he steps into his role, with recent setbacks… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Invests in JetZero to Advance Next-Generation Aircraft Technology
Alaska Airlines has announced a strategic investment in JetZero, a company at the forefront of developing next-generation aircraft technology. This… Read More »
NetJets Terminates High-Ranking Pilots Amid Union Negotiations, Sparking Controversy
In a move described as “unprecedented” by the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP), two high-ranking union leaders, including… Read More »
GE9X: The World’s Most Powerful Commercial Aircraft Engine Set to Revolutionize Aviation
The GE9X engine by GE Aviation stands as the most powerful commercial aircraft engine in existence today, marking a significant… Read More »
Boeing Suspends 777-9 Certification Tests After Engine Mount Component Failure
Boeing has temporarily halted the certification flight tests for its 777-9 aircraft after discovering a malfunction in a thrust link… Read More »
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 »