Fuel shortage could ground firefighting aircraft
Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants… Read More »
United Airlines passenger carrying a lot of cash causes emergency landing
A United Airlines flight to Los Angeles had to be diverted to Denver after a passenger seen carrying what appeared… Read More »
FAA Gives U.S. passenger airlines 6-month extension for cabin cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration has extended until the end of the year the exemption for U.S. commercial airlines to carry… Read More »
United Airlines signs up for electric aircraft launching by 2026
United Airlines’ venture capital fund, United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has announced that it has invested in Heart Aerospace, an electric… Read More »
Canada to back Pratt & Whitney turboprop hybrid engine technology
Canada is expected to announce government support for Pratt & Whitney to bring a hybrid engine to first flight, as… Read More »
SITA buys sustainable aviation tech provider Safety Line
Information technology company SITA has taken over Safety Line SAS, a France-based start-up focusing on digital technologies for aviation safety… Read More »
SWISS Becomes first commercial airline to fly from Switzerland with sustainable aviation fuel
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has teamed up with Neste, one of the world’s leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) providers… Read More »
NASA and ESA partner to address global climate change
NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) have formed a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership to observe Earth and its changing environment. The… Read More »
Skyward and FAA to test cellular-connected drones
Skyward, A Verizon company, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test… Read More »
Former NTSB investigator spells out key elements in Transair crash investigation
Engine maintenance, fuel contamination, and air traffic control communications. Those are key elements investigators will be focusing on to determine… Read More »
FAA sees largest weekly surge in unruly air passengers this summer
Of this year’s incidents, 75% involve passengers who refuse to wear a mask. As more people return to the skies,… Read More »
FAA shows new muscle in working with Boeing
Ahead of a 2016 meeting to discuss training requirements for the 737 MAX, a Boeing employee infamously described clueless federal… Read More »
Allianz: 9 trends to watch as aviation readies for post Covid-19 takeoff
The sudden halt imposed on the aviation industry by the Covid-19 crisis hit the sector hard. In April 2020, two-thirds… Read More »
NASA has narrowed the source of an elusive leak on the space station to 2 Russian modules
The International Space Station has been leaking for more than a year. While the station is perpetually losing some air,… Read More »
Spirit AeroSystems’ plan to diversify away from Boeing is falling apart
The company’s pre-COVID hope to use M&A to move away from its former parent appears unlikely to come together as… Read More »
Sweden’s Heart Aerospace presents all-electric regional aircraft
Swedish aviation start-up Heart Aerospace says it plans to build a 19-seat all-electric commercial aircraft that will fly by mid-2026,… Read More »
Sea-Tac Airport, airlines consider rapid COVID-19 testing to help get travelers back in the air
Port of Seattle officials say recent surveys show passengers would like to see rapid COVID-19 testing available at Sea-Tac Airport…. Read More »
FAA recommends airlines about Boeing 787 ILS issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for owners and operators of Boeing’s Dreamliner on Thursday…. Read More »
Delta in Talks to Defer 40 Airbus Jet Deliveries Beyond 2020
Delta Air Lines is in talks with Airbus to delay at least 40 aircraft deliveries set for this year, as… Read More »
Airbus marks 5 years of aircraft production at Alabama facility
The Airbus manufacturing facility in Alabama has marked a significant milestone – five years of aircraft production in its growing… Read More »
SpaceX is going to fire Tom Cruise into space
If you dislike actor Tom Cruise, I’ve got some great news for you. If you love actor Tom Cruise, I… Read More »
Switzerland Hasn’t Gone to War in 200 Years. Why Does It Need New Fighter Jets?
The people of Switzerland will vote later this month on the future of their country’s fleet of fighter jets. The… Read More »