ATR 72 tail-strike inquiry cites pilot-shortage pressure
Portuguese investigators have indicated that a shortage of pilots might have pressured carrier White Airways to release a trainee ATR… Read More »
Pilot Chuck Yeager, who broke sound barrier, sues Airbus for trademark infringement
Chuck Yeager, the retired U.S. Air Force pilot who broke the sound barrier, has sued Airbus, accusing the aerospace company… Read More »
Airbus forecasts need for over 39,000 new jets in the next 20 years
The world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »