The US Justice Department Investigates Boeing Door Plug Blowout Incident
The US Justice Department has initiated an investigation into the midair blowout of a Boeing 737-9 door plug on an… Read More »
FAA Demands Boeing Address Quality Control Issues Within 90 Days Amid Deep-Rooted Concerns
As Captain Dennis Tajer prepares to pilot a Boeing 737 Max jet, he adopts an unusual precaution not required on… Read More »
Former Boeing Employee Highlights Lack of FAA Oversight at Production Facility
Ed Pierson, a former Boeing employee and whistleblower, voiced concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) apparent absence at Boeing’s… Read More »
The Surprisingly Short Lifespan of Aircraft Tires and the Economics Behind It
Despite the crucial role they play in every flight, aircraft tires are one of the least noticed components by passengers…. Read More »
Boeing Board Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Relocate HQ to Seattle Amid Safety Culture Concerns
Boeing’s board of directors has decisively rejected a shareholder initiative to relocate its headquarters back to Seattle, a move suggested… Read More »
Airbus Partners with TotalEnergies to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Development
Airbus and TotalEnergies have established a significant partnership focused on advancing the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to propel… Read More »
Embraer’s Phenom 300 Maintains Title as World’s Top-Selling Light Jet for Over a Decade
Embraer’s Phenom 300 model has claimed the title of the world’s best-selling light jet for an impressive 12th consecutive year,… Read More »
Boeing’s Leadership Reinforces 737 Max Safety Claims, Labels It ‘Safest Airplane’ Amid Challenges
Boeing’s leadership has recently emphasized the safety of its 737 Max aircraft, branding it as “the safest airplane” in the… Read More »
Boeing Shuffles Leadership Amid 737 Max Quality Concerns, Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Boeing has made significant management changes, including the dismissal of the head of its 737 Max program, Ed Clark, following… Read More »
Airbus A350-1000 Embarks on Crucial GPS Signal Integrity Trials Amidst Growing Spoofing Concerns
In response to the escalating global issue of GPS spoofing, Airbus has initiated a pioneering trial with its A350-1000 flight… Read More »
Thai Airways Confirms Order for 45 Boeing 787 at Singapore Airshow
Thai Airways announced on Feb. 20 that the flagship carrier has placed an order for 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking… Read More »
China’s Tibet Airlines Order for 40 C919 and 10 ARJ21 Passenger Jets
The Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest aviation gathering, kicked off with exciting announcements related to the COMAC C919 and Boeing planes…. Read More »
Royal Brunei Airlines Orders Four Boeing 787-9s at Singapore Airshow
Royal Brunei Airlines announced on Feb. 20 the airline’s purchase of four Boeing 787 Dreamliners to modernize its widebody fleet…. Read More »
Airbus and Boeing State Competition from China’s Comac C919 Won’t Disrupt the Market
The Comac C919 bears striking resemblance to existing models from Airbus and Boeing, indicating it won’t significantly disrupt the market,… Read More »
Royal Brunei Airlines Expands Fleet with Four Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Orders
Royal Brunei Airlines is set to rejuvenate its widebody fleet with an order for four B787-9 aircraft, announced at the… Read More »
Boeing Targets Stabilization of 737 Max Production by Second Half of 2024
Boeing has set its sights on stabilizing the production rate of its B737 MAX aircraft, aiming for a consistent output… Read More »
COMAC’s C919 Airliner Debuts Internationally at Singapore Airshow, Challenging Airbus and Boeing
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has marked a significant milestone with its C919 passenger jet making its first… Read More »
Airbus Raises 2024 Delivery Target to 800 Planes
Airbus plans to deliver about 800 commercial planes this year, 11% more than the target of 720 planes last year… Read More »
Airbus Seeks to Strengthen Market Position Amid Boeing’s Challenges
France’s Airbus is the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, not Boeing, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change… Read More »
Boeing Initiates Contract Negotiations with Seattle-Area Union Starting March 8
Boeing and its Seattle-area machinists union will open negotiations on a new contract on March 8, a union spokesperson said… Read More »
Air Force Unaware of Any B-21 Bomber Quality Issues Involving Spirit AeroSystems
The United States Air Force has stated it is not aware of any quality problems associated with Spirit AeroSystems’ contributions… Read More »
Airbus Announces A321neo(XLR) Entry into Service Delay to Third Quarter of 2024
Airbus revealed that the introduction of the A321neo(XLR) has been postponed, with the highly anticipated model now expected to enter… Read More »