Russia’s largest civilian helicopter operator may ground one third of its fleet
Russian airline UTair, which operates one of the world’s largest civilian helicopter fleets, may ground one third of…
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Qantas will add another Airbus A380 to its network by year-end
Qantas has announced that it plans to add another Airbus A380 to its network by the end of…
Confusion surrounds fate of four children 17 days after Cessna crash in Colombia
There Is confusion surrounding the fate of three young children and an 11-month-old baby who have been missing…
Argentina’s new Air Force One, a Boeing 757, spotted with new livery
Argentina’s new presidential aircraft, a Boeing 757, was spotted with its new livery at Dallas Love Field Airport…
Royal Jordanian orders eight Embraer E2 aircraft
Royal Jordanian has announced an order for eight new Embraer E2 aircraft, four E190-E2 and four E195-E2, in…
Flexjet key beneficiary of new state-of-the-art hangar at private jet airport
A new, state-of-the-art hangar has opened at Milan Linate Prime airport in Italy with private jet operator, Flexjet…
Air Canada turns to Boeing and the 787 to renew and expand its long-haul fleet
Air Canada and Boeing are nearing a deal for up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The Canadian airline is…
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…
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,…