Boeing and machinists’ union to start ‘mediated negotiations’ to end strike
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will start “mediated negotiations” in a bid…
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Boeing extends ‘final’ contract offer deadline to machinists’ union
Boeing has extended the deadline to vote on its latest “best and final contract offer” to striking workers,…
Textron Aviation workers stay on strike, talks to ‘potentially’ resume next week
The International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the union representing striking workers at Textron Aviation in…
Emirates’ first Airbus A350-900 spotted undergoing rejected takeoff test: video
Emirates’ first Airbus A350-900 was spotted at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) undergoing more tests as it prepares to join…
Machinists’ union rejects Boeing’s ‘final’ offer, calls it ‘huge mistake’
As strike action by Boeing machinists reached its 11th day, the planemaker said it has presented a “best…
Boom Supersonic sets new top speed with XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator: video
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator aircraft has recorded its fastest ever speed during its fourth test flight…
5,000 Textron Aviation workers in Wichita reject contract offer, vote to strike
Around 5,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 774 (District 70) at…
TAAG Angolan Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A220: pictures
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220 twinjet aircraft at a ceremony held at…
First Japan Airlines B777-300ER aircraft retired after serving for 19 years
Japan Airlines has started to retire its Boeing 77-300ER fleet from service, with the airline bidding farewell to…
Plane hijackings: from evil acts of violence to a 52-year-old unsolved mystery
Before the 1970s, airport screening was very rarely heard of. In fact, it was only in response to…
SMBC Aviation Capital to lease 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft to United Airlines
SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the signing of definitive lease agreements with United Airlines for 20 Airbus A321neo…
Boeing to temporarily furlough employees as strike continues, says CEO
Two days after announcing a hiring freeze, Boeing has announced that it plans to furlough employees on a…
Chinese leasing company CDB Aviation orders 50 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft
CDB Aviation, a Chinese aircraft leasing company, announced on September 19, 2024, that one of its subsidiaries, Ireland-domiciled…
Russia’s S7 Airlines signs deal to acquire 100 Tu-214 aircraft
Russian airline S7 Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) for the…
Piper’s M700 FURY adds Australia to growing list of global certifications
Piper Aircraft unleashed its fastest ever single-engine plane ‘M700 FURY’ in its 87-year history to the world earlier…
USAF reveals next two bases for its B-21 Raider next-generation stealth bombers
The US Air Force (USAF) has named Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base…
Small aircraft lands in Boston with only one wheel deployed: video
A small passenger aircraft executed an emergency landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) with only one set…
Robinson R66 crashes in Russia’s Amur region, killing pilot and two passengers
A missing Robinson R66 helicopter with three people on board crashed in the Amur Region of Russia, local…