Boeing s KC-46 tanker programme completed all required Supplemental Type Certificate flight tests for the Federal Aviation Administration following a successful refueling and communications flight with a C-17 cargo plane. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The union representing WestJet’s pilots has warned of a possible strike on 19 May, marking further escalation of a labour battle made contentious by WestJet’s plans to launch ultra-discount unit Swoop. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
A bi-partisan group of US senators introduced a bill to prevent the transfer of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to Turkey. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Northrop Grumman was awarded a $7.3 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the US Navy to develop machine learning algorithms to help the EA-18G Growler s electronic warfare systems pin down and jam fast-changing enemy radar signals. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Southwest Airlines says ongoing engine fan blade inspections have not turned up any blade cracks, as an investigation into the fatal 17 April inflight engine failure on a Boeing 737-700 continues. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
JetBlue Airways will add three new US destinations and cut a third of its flights out of its Long Beach focus city, as it adjusts its West Coast strategy. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Since the Marine Corps deployment of the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II to Air Station Iwakuni, Japan in January 2017 the aircraft has been hit with an assortment of sustainment problems. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
A key engine supplier for Airbus and Boeing will not entertain until after January any proposal to further increase production rates for single-aisle aircraft engines beyond planned increases through 2019. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
JetBlue Airways is expanding its footprint at its Boston and Fort Lauderdale focus cities, as it continues to focus its growth at both airports. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Alaska Air Group’s “cutover” this morning to a single reservations system has not caused cancellations or otherwise disrupted the company’s network, suggesting Alaska might have completed without major hiccups a task that has marred previous airline mergers. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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