Niger’s sudden airspace closure causes chaos on flights to/from Africa
With the sudden closure of Niger’s airspace, airlines have needed to scramble to ensure that their flights to…
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Boeing quietly stretches the 777X-8
Boeing has changed the technical specifications of the 777X-8, stretching the aircraft, which has in turn increased its…
Pilots vision requirement and the use of corrective lenses
As demands for aviation safety continue to grow, the importance of a pilot’s vision cannot be overstated. The…
Business vs commercial vs general aviation: a comprehensive comparison
The field of aviation can be divided into three main categories: business aviation, commercial aviation, and general aviation.…
‘Blanking’ FMCs distracted United Airlines pilots upon landing on wrong runway
The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9…
Drivable flying cars one step closer after ASKA’s eVTOL passes first test flight
The ASKA A5 flying car has taken another step towards certification after the eVTOL aircraft completed its first…
Joby posts $286 loss, but cash position remains solid
California-based eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has posted a $286 million loss for Q2 2023. Companies in the race to…
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…
United Airlines bans woman after causing flight diversion over bottle of wine
A United Airlines flight was forced to divert after a woman insisted on opening her personal bottle of…
United Airlines Boeing 767 fuselage bends after rough landing
A United Airlines Boeing 767 suffered significant damage to its fuselage after a hard landing in Houston, Texas, the…
The auction site that lets you bid for a Black Hawk helicopter
If you ever thought about purchasing a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, you may soon get a chance…
Will AI replace flight crews?
The popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise, with the market projected to reach $1,811.8 billion…
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…
US airline coalition to join NASA and Boeing’s X-plane project
A new sustainability coalition of United States (US) airlines will assist Boeing and NASA with advice on the…
Spirit Air and Britten-Norman reach deal for six new-model Islander aircraft
India-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of six…
From road to air: PAL-V’s flying car aims to establish novel drive-fly category
Dutch startup PAL-V announced on July 13, 2023, that it had received an order for its PAL-V Liberty…
ASKA A5 becomes world’s first flying car authorized to drive on public roads
ASKA A5 is the world’s first flying car to receive authorization to drive on public roads from the…