FAA addresses Boeing 747-8 fuselage cracks caused by shimming errors
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) latest Airworthiness Directive (AD) aims to address fuselage cracks on…
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Gulfstream G550 private jet fleet completes one million flights since 2003
Gulfstream’s G550 private jet fleet has completed its one millionth landing, after the aircraft was launched some 20…
American Airlines eyes at least 100 A320neo or 737 MAX in new order
American Airlines is in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing to order up to 100 narrow-body aircraft. According to…
Spirit AeroSystems completes rework of Boeing 737 vertical fittings
Spirit AeroSystems, a Tier 1 supplier for Airbus and Boeing, which also provides fuselages for the Boeing 737…
Plane avoids traffic as it crashes onto busy street and bursts into flames: video
A pilot and passenger were hospitalized after a dramatic crash on a street in Lagos, Nigeria, saw the…
China’s second COMAC C919 to enter service flies first passengers
The second Chinese COMAC C919 has begun its first commercial operations with a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International…
India’s Akasa Air becomes first non-Ryanair airline to operate 737 MAX-8-200
Akasa Air has become the first non-Ryanair airline to operate the Boeing 737 MAX-8-200 after taking delivery of…
Iraqi Airways’ sole Boeing 787 out of service with technical issue
Iraqi Airways’ only Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has been out of service due to a technical issue. The aircraft,…
Avion Express expands fleet to 50 aircraft
Avion Express, the leading narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter airline, has achieved an important…
JetBlue bids farewell to its first-ever aircraft, an Airbus A320 named ‘Bluebird’
JetBlue has retired its first-ever aircraft, an Airbus A320 named “Bluebird”. The aircraft, registered as N503JB, was delivered to…
Etihad Airways’ second Airbus A380 begins service to London-Heathrow
Etihad Airways has returned a second Airbus A380 to its active fleet, with the double-decker jet now flying…
Six people found dead after Piper PA-32 aircraft fails to reach destination
Six people have been confirmed dead after alarms were raised when a Piper PA-32 aircraft failed to reach…
Hawaiian Airlines’ first Boeing 787 leaves storage, spotted at PAE
Hawaiian Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 was spotted at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) after it left its…
Exploring military helicopters: types, uses, and technologies
Serving as indispensable assets in modern defense forces, military helicopters play a crucial role in various military operations. Let’s…
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: a vital military asset
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military asset that has served as the backbone of the United States…
Southwest Q2 results reveal order for 19 more Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft
Southwest Airlines has published its second quarter 2023 results, which confirms that the airline has placed an order…
Diamond Aircraft’s all-electric eDA40 completes maiden flight
Diamond Aircraft announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of its eDA40 electric aircraft. The eDA40 is…
Airbus sees leap in half-year orders thanks to Indian airlines at Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show in 2023 was an undeniable success for Airbus with more that 800 orders for…