The Comac C919 programme is making progress, with the aircraft passing a key static testing milestone and flight test aircraft 102 making a cross country flight. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US State Department approved the sale of up to 200 radar-guided Raytheon AIM-120D medium-range air-to-air missiles for an estimated cost of $650 million to the United Kingdom. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Wes Bush will resign his position as Northrop Grumman s CEO effective 1 January 2019. He will also relinquish his chairman role after July 2019. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
UK investigators are seeking modifications to the Boeing 787 audio system to improve clarity of cockpit-voice recorder information. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing has won a $140 million contract to supply four MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters to the US Army Special Forces Command. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Failure to defuel a helicopter before it was shipped on board a Cargolux Boeing 747-8F resulted in a serious leak of more than 250kg of fuel, presenting a substantial risk of explosion and badly contaminating the jet s interior. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The operator of Los Angeles International airport has approved a new lease with American Airlines that allows the carrier to move forward with the first of $1.6 billion in planned works. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Canadian niche carrier Porter Airlines has rolled out its own version of basic economy, unveiling a new, discounted fare class that requires passengers pay more for services previously included in the price of the ticket. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has again called attention to the problem of passengers carrying luggage during emergency aircraft evacuations. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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