EASA executive director: Boeing 737 MAX is safe to fly As the un-grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX draws ever-nearer, the second chief executive of a civil aviation… ByRytis BeresneviciusOctober 22, 2020
Emirates fined $400,000 by U.S. for violating FAA’s prohibitions The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Emirates $400,000 for operating flights under JetBlue Airways code in the… ByPijus JauniškisOctober 2, 2020
US House bill to fix FAA lapses behind Boeing 737 MAX crashes The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure presented a new bill that aims to reform aircraft certification… ByClément CharpentreauSeptember 29, 2020
Airbus A380 engine failure caused by lack of scientific knowledge Air France’s Airbus A380 uncontained engine failure during the flight AF066 in September 2017 resulted from the lack… ByPijus JauniškisSeptember 25, 2020
Europe might lift Boeing 737 MAX grounding in November 2020 Following a year and half of grounding, the European aviation safety watchdog might be finally lifting the grounding… ByAeroTime TeamSeptember 25, 2020
Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10: Tell them Apart! [Quiz] Boeing 787 variants comparing Start Quiz Next Start Over ByRytis BeresneviciusSeptember 19, 2020
Passengers leave & re-enter Flybe Embraer E195 during evacuation Smoke and fumes invading Flybe Embraer 195 cabin resulted in an emergency evacuation. During the event, some passengers… ByPijus JauniškisSeptember 18, 2020
NTSB endorses Boeing 737 MAX proposed safety upgrades National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) said that the changes proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in August… ByPijus JauniškisSeptember 18, 2020
American Airbus A320 lands with engine fire in San Antonio An American Airlines Airbus A320 on approach to its destination declared Mayday due to a burning engine before… ByPijus JauniškisSeptember 15, 2020
Boeing discovers new 787 Dreamliner production flaw On September 8, 2020, Boeing said it has discovered a new manufacturing flaw in its 787, mere days… ByPijus JauniškisSeptember 9, 2020
Amazon to begin operating its own air cargo fleet with Boeing 767 A Boeing 767-300 (registered N503AZ) appeared in the Federal Aviation Administration’s registry under Amazon’s name on August 31,… ByPijus JauniškisSeptember 7, 2020
How dangerous is bird strike on airplane? A bird strike occurs when a moving airplane collides with a bird. The bird can hit any part… ByMaja MandzikashviliSeptember 5, 2020
Can reputation bring down aircraft? Exploring DC-10’s story The 1970s were truly a magical time, as multiple manufacturers competed for their chance in the spotlight. Jet-powered… ByRytis BeresneviciusSeptember 3, 2020
Boeing’s expensive 787 Dreamliner problem The Boeing 787 Dreamliner became a dream for many airline executives, as its operational flexibility and reduced operating… ByRytis BeresneviciusAugust 31, 2020
Champagne bubbles & overheating engines: Boeing 747 service entry On September 30, 1968, the doors of the Everett assembly plant opened. A tractor towed out a glistening… ByPijus JauniškisAugust 23, 2020
FAA to fine Boeing for tampering at 787 Dreamliner plant The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it proposed two separate fines for Boeing, totaling $1.25 million as… ByRytis BeresneviciusAugust 6, 2020
What’s left for Boeing 737 MAX before it goes back to the skies? Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) preliminary review of Boeing 737 MAX reported promising resolutions for safety issues related to… ByPijus JauniškisAugust 4, 2020
Virgin Galactic reveals plans for supersonic aircraft Virgin Galactic announced that they would be collaborating with Rolls-Royce in designing and building Mach 3, a supersonic… ByPijus JauniškisAugust 3, 2020