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The US Air Force's KC-46 Pegasus remains trapped in a costly limbo more than a decade after development began.
The Airbus A380 superjumbo is the world's only full double-deck commercial jet and has a maximum takeoff weight or MTOW far exceeding any other aircraft in existence. It is optionally powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines or four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines (built by a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney). So in this video, we take a look at the Rolls-Royce Trent 900, why it became one of the most powerful commercial jet engines ever produced, how it helped shape the Airbus A380, and how Rolls-Royce is now working on an even more ambitious engine family that could transform both widebody and narrowbody aviation in the decades ahead.
NASA steps closer to beginning a series of 'community overflights' to evaluate public perception of the X-59's sonic signature. NASA's X-59 quiet-supersonic demonstrator reached 55,000ft and Mach 1.4 during a 12 June flight, achieving a key programme milestone six weeks after the aircraft took off for the first time. The agency had been eager for…
- Boeing's Q4S mission demonstrates leading entanglement swapping capability within the power, weight and environmental constraints of a compact satellite payload
The reason why the USAF kept nuclear armed B-52s on continual rotation just outside of Soviet airspace...for nearly a decade.
Alaska's $135 million Portland hangar signals growing ambitions beyond traditional domestic operations.
The cause of the deadly crash is under investigation. The US Air Force Boeing B-52H bomber that crashed at Edwards AFB on 15 June was being used to test a new radar upgrade for the iconic eight-engined jet. The incident at the base in California's high desert, a primary USAF flight test hub, killed all…
The Colorado firm is among a small group of developers working to bring all-electric pilot-training aircraft through certification. US start-up Bye Aerospace is nearing the first flight of its two-seat all-electric eFlyer 2 training aircraft and envisions a clear path to certification – possibly as soon as next year under new Federal Aviation Administration rules…
Textron Aviation-organized event will bring athletes to Minnesota's Twin Cities.
The acquisition is part of a wholesale modernisation of Canada's military trainer fleet, including both rotary- and fixed-wing platforms. Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H135 rotary-wing trainer to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The light twin will enter service with the RCAF as the CT-153 Juno after being turned over from Airbus' completion centre…
Edwards' 412th Test Wing named the crewmembers who died in the accident on Monday.
Daggett County welcomes recreational pilots again following collaborative volunteer restoration effort.
The move is expected to expand general aviation and business aviation capacity in Oshkosh.
Capital Factory CEO dies when Cessna Citation Latitude goes down on Laredo highway.
Residents have voiced concerns about noise, traffic, and environmental impact as the proposal moves through local review.
The start-up carrier applied for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority in May.
Service will start next year, using the carrier's custom-built Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the iconic Islander aircraft, has launched the Global Aircraft Recovery (GAR) service, delivered in collaboration with specialist partners including Avitrius Air International. The service has already proven its capability in the field: its first mission saw a stranded Islander successfully recovered from Saudi Arabia, navigating complex airspace restrictions and the operational challenges […]
Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios. When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, […]
WestJet is deepening its routes in Calgary by adding Tool Shed Brewing Company's true craft beer on board all WestJet flights offering buy on board food and beverage service. Beginning July 15, guests will be able to choose between three of Tool Shed's most iconic sips: People Skills blonde ale, Golden Hour hazy pale ale […]
The U.S. plans to reduce the number of aircraft for NATO operations, another A-10 lifeline appears, and discussions about restarting C-17 production. Also, owner-produced airplane parts, airport weirdos, a new album from Speed Brake Armed, how the NTSB uses audio spectrograms, lying flat on a broken Polaris seat, and Roman Numerals. Aviation News US Plans […]
Officials credited Johnson with rebuilding the carrier's sales and distribution strategy and strengthening its network.
Acknowledging progress—no matter how small—is essential for building endurance and confidence in the cockpit.
With American having stabilized its positions in LA and New York while continuing to build its presence at Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth, the airline set its sights on growing its reach. American not only opened three hubs from scratch, but it also made a big move into Latin America with both Miami and San Juan...
If you hated the 1980s, then I have bad news for you. This new SkyGo tool I'm using has me diving deep into the weeds during that decade. Today, I want to do an '80s review of the powerhouse that is (ahem, was) American Airlines. This is actually a two-parter, and today I'm going to...
Spirit, Port Authority Spar over LGA Slots Spirit's planned sale of its slots at New York/LGA to raise capital and pay off some creditors has hit a roadblock as the Port Authority of NY and NJ told a U.S. bankruptcy court that "slots themselves are not 'fungible and transferable' without its explicit permission and consent."...
Most accidents involve a weather component, exposing flaws in pilot training and information delivery.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on June 8 announced invitations to 72 teams to demonstrate innovative drone designs capable of carrying at least four times their weight. The […]
Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) Editor's Note: The following article expands significantly on the topics covered in a video presentation by John Persinos. For a concise overview, […]
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and David are joined by EAA Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham, EAA Lifetime 1139302, to discuss his aviation background and experiences through the years, as well as his passion for flying veterans and Young Eagles. The Green Dot is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for their […]
By Emme Hornung The West Coast and its precarious positioning to the Cascadia Subduction Zone and San Andreas fault puts millions of people at risk — there is a massive earthquake, often called The Big One, expected to occur along these fault lines that would devastate surrounding communities, and it could strike at any time. […]
By Sam Sasin, EAA 1463840 Photography by Sam Sasin, Connor Madison, and Alden Frautschy Founded in the 1970s in Minnesota, Marginal Aviation has been home to many antique airplane enthusiasts, builders, and restorers for decades. In 2014, looking for the next generation of antiquers to carry on the organization, Marginal was revitalized with a new […]
- Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz join Rheinmetall in Boeing's German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team
- More than 25% percent larger wing expands mission range and boosts stores capacity
A new aviation safety report from Embry-Riddle shows why fear of flying often outpaces the data, especially in the age of social media. If recent aviation headlines have made you more anxious about flying, you are not alone. In this day and age, aviation incidents do not stay local for long. A mechanical issue, an […]
Design Origins Although the short-range, low-capacity segment of the market was saturated with twin-jet designs, inclusive of the Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle, the British Aircraft Corporation BAC-111, the McDonnell-Douglas DC-9, the Boeing 737, and the Fokker F.28 Fellowship, Dassault-Breguet believed that a larger twin, accommodating at least 150 passengers and operating over sectors no longer than […]
Way back in 2017 we wrote about United's next-gen premium cabin product called Polaris. Early in Polaris' rollout I tried it on a shiny new 787-10 on a transcon route, but in all the time since then I haven't flown it on a true international flight. I finally managed to work long-haul Polaris into my travels. And the timing was perfect because it's been a newsworthy period for United's onboard product in the past few months. Back when it unveiled Polaris, United highlighted key features like direct aisle access, seat consistency across the fleet, improved onboard service elements, a strong focus on sleep, and a potentially best-in-class set of airport lounges. And so during this flight from Newark to London I was paying close attention to how well Polaris was delivering on those promises nearly a decade after its rollout. Read on for the full scoop on whether this flight delivered on the Polaris promise -- plus plenty of the usual photos and window-seat-view videos. We'll also walk you through some major announcements that United just made about its short-haul and long-haul fleets, including the next generation of its flagship business class experience.
We're excited to announce the launch of ch-aviation's Aircraft Events dataset, representing the most comprehensive, event-by-event record of commercial aviation and business jet activity. Whether you're building market intelligence tools, conducting fleet analysis, or modelling aircraft valuations, this dataset gives you the granular, time-stamped data you need to follow any aircraft from first delivery
We're excited to announce the partnership with the PaxUp platform. PaxUp, a company specialised in modern solutions for air service development, has integrated targeted ch-aviation data into its platform, marking another step as they continue to evolve as a central platform for data-driven route development. With this integration, PaxUp strengthens its ability to turn complex
Over the years, I have covered quite a few inaugural flights into Seattle. They are always a hoot, but often there aren't many surprises. Well, when Cathay Pacific Airlines did an inaugural flight to Seattle (SEA) from Hong Kong (HKG) on March 30, they did things a bit differently, and in a grand way. Not only did I get to experience the normal excitement of being on the ramp to greet the aircraft, but there was also a fun surprise at the gate; plus the airline held a grand gala event later in the evening. The day started when I awoke and opened FlightRadar24 to see which aircraft was en route. As expected, it was an Airbus A350-900, and it had registration B-LRJ. Then I noticed the photo: it was the retro livery. Booya! I quickly got some AvGeek goose bumps (yes, that is a thing). The airline calls it the "lettuce sandwich" retro livery and it has a special place in my AvGeek heart. Long before the internet was a thing, I remember looking at L1011s in that very livery in one of my airline books. It was one of my favorites. I never got the chance to see it in person, so here was my opportunity. And, it was extra special because this was also the first time that this retro livery would be flying to the U.S.
We walk you through the highlights of British Airways' new suite-style business class. How does it compare against the older Club World cabin? And is it worth your time / dollars / points / miles? Read to find out.
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