Boeing’s biggest 737 Max completes first flight
Boeing said late Friday that its 737-10, the largest jet in the 737 Max family, completed its “successful” first flight,… Read More »
Italy’s AlisCargo eyes launch with B777 makeshift freighters
AlisCargo is preparing to launch as a cargo specialist based out of Milan Malpensa and will initially deploy two B777-200(ER)s… Read More »
Cathay working with Airbus on long-haul flights with a single pilot in the cockpit
Cathay Pacific 0293.HK is working with Airbus AIR.PA to introduce “reduced crew” long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the… Read More »
U.S. Air Force exploring options for next batch of midair refueling tankers
The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it is surveying the aircraft industry to learn if another manufacturer has the… Read More »
FAA mandates Boeing 737 MAX inspections for it’s automated flight control system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a directive for Boeing Co requiring operators of 737 MAX airplanes to conduct additional inspections for… Read More »
U.S., EU resolve 17-year battle over aircraft subsidies
The United States and the European Union have agreed a truce in their near 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies, suspending… Read More »
Highlights of the 17-year Airbus and Boeing aircraft trade war
The United States and Britain announced a five-year truce in a long-running transatlantic battle over aircraft subsidies, mirroring a similar… Read More »
California’s drought may have solved 1965 plane crash mystery
As a severe drought in California dries out lakes across the state, officials have found the remains of what they… Read More »
Ryanair gets its first ‘gamechanger’ Boeing 737 MAX jet
Ryanair finally took possession of its first Boeing 737 MAX jet after a delay of more than two years on… Read More »
U.S. and Europe are expected to end their 17-year-old jet dispute
The United States and Europe are expected to announce a five-year suspension of tariffs in their 17-year-old dispute over aircraft… Read More »
GE and Safran’s CFM to develop radical new open-bladed jet engine
General Electric (GE.N) and France’s Safran (SAF.PA) has unveiled plans to test-build an open-bladed jet engine able to reduce fuel use and emissions by… Read More »
A shortage of new business jets is driving up prices of second-hand aircraft
A shortage of newer-model business jets is driving up prices of second-hand aircraft, a trend that is expected to deliver… Read More »
Airbus denies building the bigger A322 with new wings
Airbus sought to dampen speculation about an upgrade to its best-selling A321neo single-aisle model, saying “there is no such thing”… Read More »
Vallair leases the first Airbus A321F in Europe to SmartLynx Malta
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset and cargo conversion specialist dedicated to the support of both operators and lessors, has delivered… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic explores ‘flying taxi’ partnership
Virgin Atlantic is exploring whether it could launch a flying taxi service as part of a partnership with Bristol-based Vertical… Read More »
Archer Aviation unveiled its first electric flying taxi “Maker” in a Tesla-style debut
Archer Aviation unveiled its first electric flying taxi “Maker” in a Tesla-style debut on Thursday as an increasing number of… Read More »
Electric vertical takeoff and landing craft Vertical Aerospace to go public in $2.2 billion SPAC deal
Vertical Aerospace, an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) maker backed by investors such as American Airlines, will go… Read More »
Irish aircraft leasing firm Avolon says flying taxis could poach passengers from airlines
Airbus and Boeing watch out – one of the world’s largest aircraft owners says passenger planes could see their wings… Read More »
United Airlines is to buy as many as 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
United Airlines is reportedly in advanced talks to buy as many as 150 of Boeing’s 737 MAX jets as it… Read More »
Airbus, Air France want EU green funds used for jet incentives
Airbus and Air France-KLM have urged policymakers to use EU-backed green stimulus funds to support aircraft sales, according to documents… Read More »
United to split 200-jet order between Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A321neo jets
United Airlines is in talks to buy around 200 single-aisle jets in a multibillion-dollar revamp set to benefit both Boeing… Read More »
Airbus tells EU hydrogen won’t be widely used in planes before 2050
Most airliners will rely on traditional jet engines until at least 2050, Airbus told European Union officials in a briefing… Read More »