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 »