Bek Air tried to cancel IOSA certificate requirement using lobbyists – Vice PM
AKIPRESS.COM – Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar said Bek Air using lobbyists of different levels tried to cancel… Read More »
A survivor of the Kazakhstan plane crash that killed at least 12 said the aircraft was crushed ‘like a tin can’
Emergency and security personnel are seen at the site of the plane crash near Almaty, Kazakhstan, December 27, 2019. A… Read More »
Let L-410UVP-E10 – Runway Excursion (Democratic Republic)
Date: Saturday 28 December 2019 Time: 14:34 Type: Let L-410UVP-E10 Operator: Air Fast Congo Registration: 9S-GDX C/n / msn: First… Read More »
Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free plane tickets
TOKYO, JAPAN – APRIL 21: A Japan Airlines Co. (JAL) aircraft takes off at Haneda Airport ahead of Golden Week,… Read More »
The last decade of aviation brings some surprising changes
The last 10 years have seen major changes in aviation as fuel-efficient, twin-engine aircraft sounded the death knell for jumbo… Read More »
Embraer E175-E2 begins flight-testing
The Embraer E175-E2, the third smallest variant of the E-Jets E2 family completed its first flight on December 12 from… Read More »
First MC-21 to be powered by PD-14s turbofans..
Russia’s Irkut has completed work on the fifth example of the MC-21-300 narrowbody airliner – which will be the first… Read More »
Airbus celebrates 100th A220 aircraft milesto..
Airbus has celebrated the 100th A220 aircraft produced for a customer at a ceremony at the aircraft programme’s headquarters in… Read More »
FAA takes control of MAX certification
Boeing has lost its capability to approve individual 737 MAX jets for flight after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)… Read More »
Airbus A319neo with PW1100G engines gains EAS..
Airbus has revealed that the A319neo with PW1100G engines has received its EASA Type Certification. With this news, Airbus confirmed… Read More »
Interjet seeking to off-load its Superjets
Mexico’s LLC Interjet is seeking to dispose of its Sukhoi Superjet 100. The Russian-made jet is now considered too expensive… Read More »
Here’s Why Planes Fly at 36,000 Feet
It’s a common situation for travelers. You fasten your seat belt, listen to the pre-flight safety demonstration (we hope), and… Read More »
American offers the most Premium Economy seats in the U.S.
American Airlines announced it is the first carrier in the United States to finish installing Premium Economy seats on its… 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 »
A look at NASA’s contributions to aviation
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly known as NASA, celebrated the 50th anniversary of a major achievement last weekend…. 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 »
Gulfstream jet takes off from Florida to attempt global flight records
A jet took off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on July 9 in an attempt to break world records for… 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 »