Boeing’s chief executive has acknowledged the company’s responsibility to address risk posed by 737 Max software issues, which he calls one “link” in an event chain preceding two crashes that killed a combined 346 people. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Preliminary information from the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crash indicates the crew initially successfully engaged the stabiliser trim cut-out in response to automatic nose-down commands. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Los Angeles International airport has plans for two long-dreamed terminal extensions east of the existing complex, adding sorely needed gates to the congested facility. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Army is looking for production sources and product information on off-the-shelf commercial quadcopter drones that could provide real time situational awareness to squads on the battlefield. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
A report that pilots of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max followed procedures that Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration said would address a software issue has raised new questions about circumstances that preceded the deadly crash. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
US Air Force pilots and maintainers at Hill AFB in Utah completed the first operational hot crew swap exercise with the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Japanese investigators are proving a loss of thrust in both engines on a Jetstar Boeing 787-8 during its approach to Osaka s Kansai airport. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Piper has launched a pair of “value-priced” entry-level trainers, which are designed to plug a gap in the market from the growing training school sector for aircraft with “optimal acquisition and operating costs and economics”. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Inflight Shoppertainment really has taken off since SKYDeals demonstrated the concept at AIX 18. The idea of making shopping entertaining and fun for passengers has been adopted by Air France, SKYDeals chief executive officer Julien Sivan reports. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Jet Airways has been forced to ground a further 15 aircraft for defaulting on lease payments, just over a week after it indicated that it would receive a funding lifeline from its lenders that would allow it to return some of its jets to service. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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