Airbus deliveries fall to 42 aircraft per month
Within the first eight months of the year, Airbus has delivered 66 more commercial aircraft than during the same period… Read More »
EgyptAir orders 27 Airbus A320 and A220 jets
EgyptAir company has clinched a deal with Airbus to buy 27 new A220 and A320 jets as part of the… Read More »
Russian and Italian stole GE Aviation trade secrets
Trend Macro Chief Investment Officer Donald Luskin discusses the recent market selloff and how the U.S. detained an alleged Chinese… Read More »
One pilot jetliners flying anytime soon?
Some airlines want Boeing’s new ’797′ to fly with just one pilot on board. Boeing’s next commercial jet design could… Read More »
Boeing 777-9 door blows out during ground test
Boeing’s new widebody jet, the 777X, suffered a setback during a high-pressure stress test on the ground when one of… Read More »
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 »
FAA cautions airlines on maintenance of sensors that were key to 737 MAX crashes
Following two deadly crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX, both of which were initiated by a faulty reading from a… Read More »
Everything travelers need to know about Boeing 737 Max developments
What started as a nightmare scenario – two crashes of the same type of jet within five months that killed… Read More »
The dream of flying above traffic jams will soon be reality
From “Brave New World” to “Blade Runner,” the dream of flying above traffic jams in personal aircraft has a rich… 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 »
Aviation experts disagree on Boeing’s 737 Max quick software fix
On Boeing’s earnings call with analysts yesterday, David Strauss from Barclays asked a question that dredged up the issue plaguing… Read More »
Wing cracks reported in Airbus A380 Superjumbo jets
Tiny cracks have been discovered in the wings of a number of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets. A total of 25… Read More »
Cape Air airlines orders first all-electric passenger airplane
Commercial electric aviation took its first steps forward last month when a Massachusetts-based regional airline announced the first order of… Read More »
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 »