China Eastern COMAC C919 back flying after months-long hiatus
China Eastern Airlines COMAC C919 has returned to the skies to conduct test flights after months spent on…
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EASA issues AD to address unsafe conditions with Airbus A350 lavatories
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to address a potentially unsafe condition…
Different types of fuselage and their role in aircraft design
Used to describe the central body of a flying machine, the word ‘fuselage’ originated in France in the…
Virgin Orbit enters into ‘stalking horse’ agreement with Stratolaunch
Virgin Orbit assets including the “Cosmic Girl” carrier aircraft could soon have a new home after Richard Branson’s…
New FAA directive addresses Boeing 787 cargo hold fire hazard
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) to address an…
US arrests two Russians for allegedly smuggling aircraft parts into Russia
The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has arrested two Russian individuals over…
Oman Air Boeing 737 leaves Iran following damage from debris upon landing
One of Oman Air’s Boeing 737s, which was damaged when it impacted Foreign Object Debris (FOD) upon landing…
Deutsche Aircraft announces launch customer for D328eco
Deutsche Aircraft announces German operator Private Wings as the first launch customer for its D328eco regional aircraft. Private Wings…
Most holidaymakers able to deal with G-forces needed for spaceplane flights
New research has concluded that people of all ages should be able to deal with the G-forces needed…
Russia may be developing a light trainer aircraft: reports
Russia may have started the development of a light trainer aircraft for flight schools, according to Russian business…
Stratolaunch’s Roc plane successfully release Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle
Hypersonic aerospace company, Stratolaunch, has reached a major milestone in its pursuit of super-speed travel. On May 13,…
F-16 Fighting Falcon: multi-role fighter aircraft and its history
What is the F-16 Fighting Falcon? The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a versatile combat aircraft with a long history…
Last surviving 1950s Blackburn Beverley airlifter in danger of being scrapped
In its prime the Blackburn B-101 Beverley heavy transport aircraft was one of the largest aircraft flown by…
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL ready for maiden flight – despite Q1 losses of $113M
Archer Aviation has confirmed that final assembly of its first eVTOL, Midnight, is complete. Midnight is now ready…
Ryanair and CFM agree on LEAP 1-B to power 150 B737 MAX aircraft order
Ryanair and CFM International, a joint venture between General Electric (GE) Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines, signed a…
Founder of private jet firm Wheels Up steps down as company posts losses
The founder of celebrated private jet firm Wheels Up has stepped down as CEO as the company posts…
KLM becomes first E-Jet E2 operator to acknowledge issues with P&W engines
KLM is joining other airlines who have had to make operational adjustments to their schedules due to issues…
Philippine Airlines orders Airbus A350 for use on routes to US and Canada
Philippine Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to order nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. If finalized, the nine aircraft…