US Air Force restricts KC-46 from carrying cargo and passengers
In a move that could have major impacts on the already-delayed tanker program, the U.S. Air Force has indefinitely barred… Read More »
Boeing chief sees US-China trade war as sales risk for big jets
Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg expressed confidence the company would quickly overcome recent troubles with its new 737 MAX… Read More »
Airbus wants to know everything passengers do on an airplane
Airbus wants to know everything passengers are consuming on board – from coffee to movies, even toilet paper. The European… Read More »
European regulator plans its own test flights of Boeing 737 MAX
Europe’s aviation regulator will send its own test pilots and engineers to fly forthcoming certification flight tests of Boeing’s newly… Read More »
Chinese airlines will buy 7,690 new planes worth $1.2 trillion over 20 years
Chinese airlines will buy 7,690 new planes worth $1.2 trillion over the next two decades to keep pace with booming… Read More »
Supersonic jet will fly at Mach 1.2 without generating a sonic boom
Plans to launch supersonic commercial jet travel have long been hampered by a U.S. ban on such flight over land…. Read More »
World’s biggest airplane ‘Antonov An-225 Mriya’ takes off from Oakland
Antonov An-225 is the biggest plane in the world and it was spotted in the East Bay over the weekend…. Read More »
The riskiest US airports for Wi-Fi
Whatever you do, try to avoid connecting to free Wi-Fi at these airports, begs Tom Merritt. Traveling’s risky enough with… Read More »
Reagan National Airport to debut facial scanning technology
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will debut facial recognition technology in November that will let all departing international travelers board… Read More »
What can we expect from the Mercedes-AMG Project One concept car?
There were colorful lights, music, and dancers on a vast floodlit platform at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show. The audience of… Read More »
The best luxury spas at sea
Passengers relaxing in the Persian Garden aboard Celebrity Solstice. A vast blue ocean. An ever-receding horizon. You, your soulmate…. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Delta will begin using facial recognition tech at LAX boarding gates
Delta Air Lines will begin using facial recognition technology at Los Angeles International Airport, installing cameras to identify passengers at… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Goes Bigger and Cleaner Than Ever
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line The cruise industry is ever-evolving and growing, and today, Carnival Corporation has announced plans for three… 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 »