The Dassault Mercure: France’s answer to the Boeing 737 that failed to take off
The dawn of the jet age brought with it a range of new aircraft designed for a variety…
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American Airlines grounds Boeing 787 after engine ‘ingested cargo container’
An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been pulled from service as a witness claims to have seen…
Striking Textron Aviation workers to vote on improved contract offer
Striking Textron Aviation workers have been presented with an improved contract offer as the aircraft manufacturer looks to…
Boeing lays ground for $35bn in funding, 10bn already secured from US banks
Boeing has positioned itself to secure up to $35 billion in funding as the planemaker looks to shore…
UK CAA to allow drones to fly beyond visual line of sight in atypical operations
The United Kingdom’s aviation regulator has published a new policy to allow drones to fly beyond visual line…
ATR shows impact of regional air connectivity in Indonesia with video series
Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR released a series of videos showcasing the impact of regional air connectivity on local…
UK plane manufacturer Britten-Norman poised to ramp Islander production
The UK plane manufacturer Britten-Norman is poised to ramp up production of its Islander utility aircraft after securing…
Boeing to issue layoff notices to thousands of workers in November 2024
Boeing plans to issue layoff notices to thousands of workers in November 2024, meaning those employees will leave…
Boeing to cut 10% jobs, postpone delivery of 777X jet due to financial loss
Boeing plans to cut 10% of its workforce and postpone the first deliveries of its 777X jet as…
Boeing submits filing against IAM union, accusing it of “bad faith bargaining”
Boeing has submitted a filing to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) claiming of unfair labor practice. It…
FAA certifies Embraer’s E190 passenger-to-freight conversion
On October 10, 2024, Embraer announced that its E190F E-Freighter, the Passenger-to-Freight (P2F) conversion of its popular E190…
Anduril unveils new Bolt family drone for recon and strike missions
Anduril, a defense tech startup based in the United States, is introducing a new drone called Bolt, which…
Textron Aviation to continue negotiations with workers to end strike
Textron Aviation and Local 774 (District 70), representing striking workers in Wichita, Kansas, have decided to resume negotiations…
Boeing ends talks with IAM union, says further negotiations “do not make sense”
Boeing has withdrawn its ‘best and final’ contract offer to 33,000 Boeing factory workers on the US West…
Passenger with no experience lands aircraft after pilot suffers heart attack
A passenger with no flying experience managed to safely land a private plane when the pilot, her husband,…
Machinists’ union fails to reach deal after mediation, contract talks resumes
The union representing 33,000 striking Boeing factory workers on the US West Coast said the latest mediation meeting…
Airbus H175 helicopters join Australia’s PHI Aviation fleet for first time
Two new Airbus H175 helicopters have been delivered to Australia’s PHI Aviation becoming the first time that the…
De Havilland Canada recovers Canadair brand for new firefighting seaplane
De Havilland Canada and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations for the procurement of a fleet of…