Airbus’ new bird-plane hybrid is both fascinating and unsettling
European manufacturer Airbus has created a concept aircraft inspired by the natural features of eagles, hawks and other aerial predators…. Read More »
US FAA says cellphones a flight danger on these Boeing jets
U.S. government officials in 2014 revealed an alarming safety issue: Passenger cellphones and other types of radio signals could pose… Read More »
The Boeing 787 is setting new speed records
The recent record-setting Atlantic crossings by Boeing 787 reminds us of the good old days of “The Sled”. For a… Read More »
There’s no airplane quite like the Grumman X-29
There’s no airplane quite like the Grumman X-29. Its astonishing forward-swept wings were just one of its many bold innovations…. 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 »
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has redesigned its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft cabins
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has collaborated with highly regarded Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, and leading British designers, Acumen to completely redesign the… Read More »
Orlando airport doused in jet fuel when Norwegian A340 jet made emergency landing
A Norwegian Air Airbus A340 jet that aborted an international flight spewed a substantial amount of fuel on a large… Read More »
Boeing to pay $100m to families of 737 Max aircraft victims
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it will pay $100m (£80m) to families and communities affected by the two crashes… Read More »
Turkish Airlines begins Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operations
Turkish Airlines is due to begin operations of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on July 8, having received the aircraft… Read More »
Head of pilots’ union points to major mistakes with Boeing 737 Max
Boeing’s efforts to save its customers money contributed to the “fatal mistake” of failing to give pilots the crucial information… Read More »
Boeing says safety most important factor in 737 MAX’s return
Boeing executives struck an apologetic tone over two deadly crashes of its flagship 737 MAX heading into the start of… Read More »
Are next gen Supersonic jets facing overland noise rules?
At an innovation panel held on the first day of the Paris Air Show, FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell announced… Read More »
Pilots reveal safety fears over Boeing’s fleet of Dreamliners
Airline pilots have voiced fears over the safety of a fleet of Boeing aircraft after a crucial fire-fighting system has… Read More »
Will Boeing launch it’s new 797 at the Paris air Show?
We may get the first glimpse of the Boeing 797 at the upcoming Paris Air Show. But, until then, we… Read More »
Cybersecurity researcher explains how to hack a passenger jet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_search][vc_column_text] Cybersecurity researcher Ruben Santamarta says he has worked out how to hack the satellite communications equipment on passenger jets… Read More »
Boeing CEO offers hope on the 737 MAX’s return
The latest good news from Boeing is that there isn’t any new bad news. CEO Dennis Muilenburg met with investors… Read More »
Boeing says the software update for 737 MAX is ready
Boeing officials announced the software update for 737 MAX planes has been completed and the company is working with the… Read More »
‘Clear similarities’ between catastrophic Boeing plane crashes
On a day when thousands mourned the 157 victims of last Sunday’s Ethiopian Airlines crash, Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges said… Read More »
Boeing’s unveils radical ‘transonic’ wing design
The future looks interesting for air passengers, with a raft of new designs in the pipeline promising faster planes capable… 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 »
Historic Qantas Perth to London flight made possible by fuel-efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Last week, Qantas Airways, the largest airline by fleet in Australia, completed the third-longest commercial flight in the world in… Read More »