All Boeing 737 models to be affected by new FAA directive
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a directive to inspect cabin altitude pressure switches on all Boeing…
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Irkut MC-21 finally fitted with “made in Russia” composite wings
The first composite wings made entirely of Russian composites were installed on an МС-21-300 destined to be delivered…
Boeing trims 787 Dreamliner production rate amid quality issues
On July 13, 2021, Boeing announced it would trim Boeing 787 Dreamliner production rate over recently reported manufacturing…
Undelivered Boeing 787 Dreamliners have quality issues, FAA says
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reportedly found new manufacturing issues in undelivered Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The issue…
Porter Airlines orders up to 80 Embraer E195-E2 jets
On July 12, 2021, Embraer announced that Canadian regional air carrier Porter Airlines ordered up to 80 Embraer…
China’s problem with Boeing 737 MAX: when will it fly?
Most of the major aviation regulators across the globe, such as the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),…
Air France-KLM to place its largest plane order to date
Air France-KLM is set to place a massive order to renew and expand the medium-haul fleet of KLM…
Fourth MC-21 prototype resumes flight testing after receiving livery
After being painted by the company Spektr-Avia in Ulyanovsk, the fourth MC-21 test aircraft arrived at Zhukovsky International…
Why Colombia still loves Douglas DC-3s?
On July 8, 2021, a Douglas DC-3 registered as HK-2820 of Aliansa went missing in Colombia. The aircraft…
European Commission asks to curtail Air Malta state aid
The European Commission reportedly rebuked a €290 million state-aid proposal to Air Malta, asking the Maltese government to…
What are the oldest Boeing 747 planes still in service?
The iconic long-range wide-body quad-engine Boeing 747 wide-body aircraft entered service over 50 years ago. First introduced to…
BOC Aviation delivers seventh Boeing 737 MAX to TUI
On July 5, 2021, the aircraft lessor BOC Aviation announced it had delivered the seventh Boeing 737 MAX…
GE Aviation CF6-6 engines enter retirement after half century of service
The CF6-6 jet engine has been officially retired as of June 3, 2021. Belonging to GE Aviation, the…
Third Dassault Falcon 6X enters flight test campaign
A third Falcon 6X entered Dassault Aviation’s flight test campaign. The Falcon 6X made a two-hour maiden flight from…
Antonov An-225 Mriya blasts off perimeter fence of RAF Brize Norton
On June 24, 2021, Antonov An-225 Mriya departed Karachi, in Pakistan en route to RAF Brize Norton, with…
Airbus receives first forward fuselage of A321XLR
Stelia Aerospace delivered to Airbus the first forward fuselage sections for the A321XLR. The supplier is in charge…
airBaltic receives its 27th Airbus A220-300 aircraft
airBaltic received a new Airbus A220-300 aircraft registered as YL-ABA in Riga on June 27, 2021.It is the…
Boeing 777X critical avionics do not meet safety requirements, FAA says
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reportedly told Boeing that the 777X long haul aircraft was not…