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When you think of Ethiopian Airlines, aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A350-1000…
An Air Canada pilot - or should we say FORMER Air Canada pilot - has made international news after being accused of forging documents and essentially flying without a proper license for around 2 decades. The man has been officially charged with among other things fraud, using forged documents, and public mischief.
Timely investment in the Boeing 787 Dreamliners has helped United keep its operations steady.
They are all one-stop services to Africa, with the MAX being the airline's leading equipment to the vast continent. Find out more here!
Friend's backcountry landing went sideways but became proverbial teaching moment.
Madrid has 34 of the twin-turboprops on order. Airbus is increasing its annual production rate for the C295 tactical transport on the back of major orders for Spain, as the company describes its twin-turboprop as "the undisputed leader in its segment". The increase in output from 10 to 13 C295s annually was announced on 24…
Chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar must, as he puts it, "walk and chew gum" at the same time. The Auckland-based Star Alliance carrier was hit hard by the soaring jet fuel costs this spring just as it was putting its years-long engine availability issues in the rearview mirror. On one hand, Air New Zealand needed to…
Canadian carrier WestJet has unveiled a striking new special livery Boeing 737 MAX 8 celebrating…
Sanctions, modernization, fighter alternatives, domestic alternatives, and diversification pressures are moving the world away from Russian jets.
The carrier ordered 50 737 Max 8s in February of this year. Vietnam Airlines has secured an in-principle commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to fund its purchase of 50 Boeing 737 Max 8s. The preliminary agreement covers a guaranteed loan of up to $2.9 billion to finance the purchase. Vietnam…
Rare emergency directive issued by EASA targets 16 A380s over safety concerns, grounding five Emirates planes for immediate inspection.
A closer look at five of McDonnell Douglas's most important commercial aircraft.
Clear communication is essential to the safety of every flight. We communicate to announce our position and intentions at a nontowered airport, utilize flight following en route, receive clearance to land from air traffic control, and much more.
Uncover the longest route in Virgin Australia's network, a daily 14-hour 50-minute flight from Sydney to Doha, operated by Qatar Airways.
Copenhagen is decommissioning its F-16s, sending them to Argentina and Ukraine. The Royal Danish Air Force has turned in the fighter jet bearing the distinctive red-and-white livery of Denmark's national banner — the Dannebrog. The Lockheed Martin F-16, tail number E-006, has borne the eye-catching Nordic-cross paint scheme in the Danish national colours since 2024.…
Private pilots do not want ADS-B data used to help airports levy landing fees; airports say, why not? US lawmakers are still tussling over legislation to require aircraft carry ADS-B In collision avoidance technology, nearly one-and-a-half years after a deadly midair collision sparked cross-industry support for better collision-prevention systems. The Senate and House of Representatives…
McFarlane Aviation offers replacement and repair parts aimed at addressing both mechanical and structural concerns for several popular Cessna and Beechcraft models.
American is adding premium seats to aging Airbus jets, but the upgrade has limits.
Federal agencies have allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to help states mitigate disruptions.
The issue centers on House ALERT Act language included alongside broader ADS-B safety proposals.
The low-cost weapon system is being rapidly developed for supply to Ukraine. Three companies have received around £45 million ($59 million) in combined funding from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue their work on developing a low-cost one-way effector for delivery to Ukraine. On 22 June, the MoD confirmed that the contenders – MBDA…
Lawmakers and aviation groups discussed ADS-B In, runway surveillance and ATC modernization during a hearing on National Airspace System safety.
Flight with equivalent of full payload intended to simulate real-life conditions for initial delivery configuration. Russia's Yakovlev MC-21-310 has demonstrated a range of 2,050nm (3,800km), during a series of test flights with payload equating to a full passenger complement. The twinjet, powered by Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines, is still undergoing its certification programme. Propulsion specialist United…
Officials said the personnel escaped with 'non-serious' injuries after a training flight accident.
Private jet careers are still popular for pilots even though they typically pay less than commercial pilot positions.
WestJet today celebrated the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays by taking it to new heights – 35,000 feet to be exact. The airline unveiled a specially designed co-branded Toronto Blue Jays Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, connecting fans in communities across Canada and reinforcing WestJet's position as a leading national airline. The […]
Helicopter operator diversifies fleet with fixed-wing additions as it seeks more government customers.
The carrier aims to have antennas installed on over 300 jets by the end of the year.
Jean Botti's start-up was developing all-electric Cassio family before insolvency last year. Electric aircraft pioneer Aura Aero is acquiring the assets of VoltAero in a move that ends months of speculation about the future of its troubled fellow French start-up. VoltAero – founded by former Airbus technology chief Jean Botti – has spent much of…
The VTOL aircraft will be deployed from surface vessels. Warsaw has ordered Shield AI's V-Bat UAS to support maritime operations, the US airframer has announced. Under its contract with Poland's Armament Agency, disclosed on 23 June, Shield AI will supply an undisclosed number of the tail-sitting autonomous aircraft for use by the Polish navy. The…
The 12-year contract covers FMDS and SMART, two systems aimed at helping the agency manage traffic flow before delays form.
For years, Wake Island has largely been a sleepy Pacific outpost, now will become an important node for Indo-Pacific strategy.
Friends of Tillamook Air Museum is rallying support to preserve the massive, WWII-era wooden landmark.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the delivery of the first of two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. The addition of the aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlines' efforts to expand domestic connectivity and provide access to remote areas and tourism destinations across Ethiopia. The Twin Otter Classic 300-G combines […]
Controller staffing shortages continue to affect operations at several major airports.
As Senate leaders gathered to explore a series of recent aviation incidents and accidents, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen highlighted the need for strengthened government-industry collaboration in developing effective safety best practices, encouraging new ways of thinking about incident avoidance and preserving America's aviation leadership.
Award-winning twin features extensive restoration work, updated avionics, and documented Hollywood pedigree.
The airlines operating the most Boeing 787 flights in 2026 are based in the United States, Middle East, and Japan.
United Airlines' Airbus A350 order has turned into one of the more drawn-out and contested widebody commitments in recent aviation history. While the order was originally placed in 2009 for 25 aircraft as part of a long-haul fleet renewal strategy, United later upsized it to 45 examples of the A350-900.
In yesterday's discussion about Hawaiian's planned replacement for the B717 on interisland trips, I mentioned how Southwest uses a model that flows airplanes from the mainland into the interisland operation. Today, I'm going to look more closely at how that is constructed. Southwest started flying interisland in April of 2019 with the B737-800, but that...
Airframer continues to validate its compound architecture through flight tests of the Racer demonstrator. Airbus Helicopters is unlikely to launch a new civil rotorcraft using the compound architecture it is validating through the Racer demonstrator without first introducing the high-speed technology on a military platform, according to the airframer's chief executive. In flight testing since…
Over the years, the carrier has served three different Australian destinations with its superjumbos.
Refurbishing the Qatar-sourced 747-8I included swapping in new engines, replacing the interior and adding secure communication equipment. Delivering the newest "Air Force One" jet to the US government on time took 10 months of three-shift work by hundreds of technicians at defence contractor L3Harris. The company and the US Air Force (USAF) unveiled the VC-25…
Enhanced turboprop intended to provide tourism capacity to remote destinations. Ethiopian Airlines is acquiring a pair of De Havilland DHC-6 300-G turboprops, an upgraded version of the standard Twin Otter. The airline has received the first of the two aircraft which will support its domestic network and increase accessibility to remote areas. Ethiopian chief Mesfin…
Travis Sullivan was formerly the general manager of Boeing Distribution. Boeing has appointed Travis Sullivan to lead its Southeast Asia operations from July. Sullivan, who takes the helm on 3 July, was formerly the general manager of Boeing Distribution, the airframer's parts and distribution services business. He takes over from Penny Burtt, who will be…
Emergency crews were called to Memphis International Airport after a ground vehicle became wedged under a Southwest Airlines plane.
Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR skips Premium Economy entirely, opting for 14 business suites and 36 extra-legroom seats on thinner transatlantic routes.
It remains unclear how long the flagship 787-9 will remain out of service and has been ferried to Moses Lake, a Boeing maintenance facility.
Delta's A350-1000 will carry half its seats in premium cabins. United chose 787s instead. Here is what the split says about each carrier.
British Airways invented the lie-flat business bed in 2000, then relied on the same Club World design for 19 years before Club Suite arrived.
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