Latest SpaceJet M90 test aircraft embarks on first flight
Mitsubishi Aircraft’s SpaceJet M90 flight-test vehicle 10 took off on its maiden sortie on 18 March. The aircraft, FTV10, registered… Read More »
Air Canada Flight attendants’ union outlines COVID-19-related health and safety concerns
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create turmoil in the airline industry, the union representing flight attendants at Air Canada… Read More »
FAA is probing how a 12-inch crack occurred in Southwest jet
Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by… Read More »
JetBlue picks up used jets as Airbus A321neo delays mount
JetBlue Airways has joined the ranks of carriers scrambling to make up for a shortfall in new jets as delivery… Read More »
Commercial air travel is safer than ever MIT report says
The rate of passenger fatalities has declined yet again in the last decade, accelerating a long-term trend. It has never… Read More »
Australian pilots say the nation’s regulator will breach its legal safety if it accepts a new fatigue risk
Australian pilots say the nation’s regulator will breach its legal safety and responsibilities if it accepts a new fatigue risk… Read More »
Boeing to rethink proposals for new mid-market jet
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says will “start with a clean sheet of paper” on a decision whether to launch a… Read More »
Federal proposal would let airlines block emotional support animals from flying
A federal proposal unveiled Wednesday would significantly limit the types of animals entitled to fly in aircraft cabins as emotional… Read More »
Dubai airport implements special screening for China flights
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced that it’s taking special precautions to screen the droves of… Read More »
Passing out on a plane is pretty common
On long-haul flights of six hours or more, it’s not unusual for at least one passenger to lose consciousness. During… Read More »
Whistleblower alleges Southwest received special treatment for Hawaii flights
Southwest Airlines allegedly received preferential treatment from the FAA as the airline launched flights to Hawaii, according to a report… Read More »
Boeing eyes developing Israeli technology for light aircraft
Boeing said it has agreed with Israel-based Tactical Robotics to explore the development of a ducted fan propulsion technology with… Read More »
Are we one step closer to pilotless commercial jets?
The concept of pilotless commercial jet flight has been bandied about for years. But while the technology has been there,… Read More »
Boom Supersonic partners with Flight Research to test its XB-1 supersonic aircraft
Supersonic aviation startup Boom is making progress on its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, the airplane that will prove out its tech… Read More »
O’Hare Airport begins screening passengers from China for coronavirus
O’Hare International Airport will begin screening this week for the deadly coronavirus that has sickened hundreds and killed nine people… Read More »
Boeing doesn’t expect 737 MAX approval until at least this summer
The Boeing said it doesn’t expect re-certification of its 737 MAX until at least the middle of the year, adding… Read More »
Boeing is in talks to borrow $10 billion or more as 737 Max crisis wears on
Boeing is in talks with banks to secure a loan of $10 billion or more, according to people familiar with… Read More »
New report says Delta Air Lines ranks as the best in the US
If you’re wondering about which airline to choose to book your next flight, The Wall Street Journal has a list… Read More »
SF Airlines expects to increase its fleet to over 60 freighters in 2020
SF Airlines expects to increase its fleet to over 60 freighters during 2020, having reached 58 aircraft only last month…. Read More »
Loyal Boeing customer defects to Airbus: Xiamen Airlines to lease A321neos
Xiamen previously planned for Boeing’s 737 MAX to be its future fleet, ordering 30 for delivery between 2019-2022. Xiamen… Read More »
Boeing customer Air Lease says ‘damaged’ MAX brand should be dropped
The chairman of major aircraft leasing firm Air Lease, which has 150 of Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX jet on order,… Read More »
Boeing addresses new 737 MAX software issue
Boeing said it is addressing a new software issue discovered in Iowa last weekend during a technical review of the… Read More »