Boeing 737 NG to be inspected after structural cracks found
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) asked operators of certain Boeing 737 NGs to conduct safety inspections after structural…
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Boeing 737 MAX alerts are poorly designed, says NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation, criticized the certification…
Ryanair tells pilots to transfer, take unpaid leave or lose jobs
While other British airlines try to ease tensions with the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), Ryanair is choosing…
Indonesian investigators to further scrutinize 737 MAX software
The final findings by Indonesian investigators of the fatal Lion Air flight JT610 crash causes are expected to…
First test flight of Boeing MQ-25 unmanned refueler [Video]
Boeing’s unmanned aerial refueler, the MQ-25 Stingray, successfully achieved its maiden sortie. The aircraft validated its basic flight…
US House Committee invites Boeing CEO to testify on the 737 MAX
As Boeing prepares for the un-grounding of the 737 MAX, numerous legal proceedings and settlements will follow the…
US Committee to question Boeing employees
The United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has formally requested interviews with Boeing employees amidst the…
Embraer delivers most popular E2 to launch operator
Embraer’s newest passenger aircraft, the E195-E2, is ready for service. The Brazilian manufacturer has made the first delivery…
Following EASA, India to certify 737 MAX individually
It seems like the ending to the 737 MAX crisis will be as complex as the crisis itself.…
Boeing “is making good, solid progress” on 737 MAX return
On September 11, 2019, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing, Dennis Muilenburg, spoke at the Morgan…
Boeing 777X program takes another hit, door blows out during test
Boeing’s new wide-body jet program, the 777X, has taken another hit. Reports indicate that the manufacturer has had…
Why is the “Mad Dog” MD-80 still barking?
On September 4, 2019, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) held a grand ceremony – over 20 of the airline’s…
Did Boeing finish fixing the 737 MAX MCAS software?
Boeing has finished its safety update of the MCAS system, French media reports suggest. The MCAS was blamed…
Sacrificial lamb: Boeing 717 first flight in 1998
The last decade of the 20th century was full of excitement and new adventures – aircraft manufacturers were…
RAF Red Arrows join USAF Thunderbirds in stunning NYC flypast
The British Royal Air Force “Red Arrows” Aerobatic Team, led by the United States Air Force “Thunderbirds” Air…
Why is reducing noise pollution crucial for aviation?
There is no denying that aviation has come very far technology-wise. In its early infancy, commercial aviation was…
Cracks in salvaged A380 engine part to prompt safety checks?
Updated on August 23, 2019, to include a statement from the EASA Investigation into a mid-air engine explosion…
Boeing already hiring technicians ahead 737 MAX un-grounding
Boeing’s new job listing for technicians in Seattle, U.S., where some of the grounded 737 MAX are kept,…