Antonov An-225 Mriya returns to service after month-long checkup
After returning to base for a routine checkup of its six engines that lasted for a month, the…
United States
1147 articles
The United States is a prominent player in the global aviation industry, boasting a vast network of airlines, airports, and aerospace manufacturers. Its airspace is among the busiest in the world, accommodating a high volume of domestic and international flights. The nation is home to major aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, contributing significantly to aircraft design, production, and technological advancements in the field. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing aviation safety, security, and air traffic management within the country.
Key Facts
- Airlines: Major carriers include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Airports: Busiest airports include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Aerospace Manufacturers: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics
- Regulatory Body: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Third Boeing 777X prototype completes maiden flight
Boeing carried out the first flight of the third 777X prototype to leave the final assembly line of…
Atlas Boeing 767 turns back after engine blasts fire [Video]
An Atlas Air flight from Honolulu, Hawaii, to the U.S. territory of Guam, in Micronesia, had to turn…
Israel opposes any potential US sale of F-35 fighter jet to UAE
Despite the recently established diplomatic relation between two Middle Eastern countries, Israel opposes any potential Lockheed Martin F-35…
Air Force Two forced to turn around after hitting bird [Video]
Air Force Two, the plane carrying United States Vice President Mike Pence, was forced to turn around after…
US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crashes during training in California
An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet of the United States Navy crashed during training in California.The fighter was…
Boeing inks $477M defense deal
On October 13, 2020, Boeing announced receiving a $477 million contract from United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)…
US aviation contractors fired staff despite getting aid
Thousands of workers were fired or put on involuntary leave after aviation contractors in the United States were…
US airlines: battle for government money dissected
On October 1, 2020, CARES act expired, and U.S. airlines – including American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) , Delta…
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…
Open Skies treaty: why Russian “spy planes” fly above France
Usually, reconnaissance aircraft (colloquially referred to as “spy planes”) approaching foreign airspace provoke a strong reaction, often in…
USAF already flew full-scale next-generation fighter prototype
Taking the aviation world by surprise, Dr. Will Roper, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition,…
U.S. begins transferring soldiers to the rebranded Space Force
There was a lot of development for the United States Space Force (USSF) in the summer of 2020.…
Embraer to ax 900 staff, blames COVID-19 and Boeing partnership
Embraer, a Brazilian aircraft producer, announced 900 layoffs, as COVID-19 and the company’s termination of the partnership with…
China’s domestic flights nearly recovered, US remains 45% down
An air traffic assessment released by EUROCONTROL revealed staggering differences in domestic flight recovery throughout different continents. The…
United to furlough 2,850 pilots after government aid expires
The US aviation workspace situation grew even grimmer after United Airlines announced the largest pilot furloughs in its…
Quarantine bypass: London-New York air bridge in plans
The United States and the United Kingdom governments are discussing an introduction of the London-New York air bridge…
China and U.S. in standoff after U-2 surveys live-fire exercise
Chinese Ministry of National Defence made a strongly-worded statement accusing the U.S. of flying its U-2 spy plane…