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 »
Jet builder Aerion expects to fly supersonic planes by 2024
Supersonic air travel is only a few years from returning if a small U.S. company succeeds in developing its next-generation… Read More »
First Russian Ilyushin IL-96-400M takes shape
United Aircraft Corporation’s Transport Aircraft division has mated fuselage and outer wing sections of the first Ilyushin Il-96-400M widebody quad… Read More »
Heathrow Airport installs anti-drone system to detect threats
London’s Heathrow airport has deployed a system designed to block drones entering its airspace following a string of recent attempts… Read More »
‘Designed By Clowns’ And ‘Supervised By Monkeys’: internal documents of Boeing employees About 737 Max Aircraft
Boeing released internal documents pertaining to employee communications about the 737 Max aircraft between 2013 and 2018, which suggests that… Read More »
Boeing employees pushed back on “stupid” airlines and regulators who asked for more pilot training
Boeing’s internal emails don’t paint a pretty picture of its corporate culture. A new round of emails Boeing shared with… Read More »
Neuroscience study uncovers unique brainwave patterns in pilots
Viewing landing scenes appears to activate the “Mirror Neuron” system in pilots more than it does in non-pilots, according to… Read More »