The US Marine Corps is grounding 12 of its Marine Forces Reserve-operated Lockheed Martin KC-130T tanker/transports indefinitely, following a 10 July crash which left 16 service members dead. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US government obligated $2.18 billion in funding from foreign military sales customers and international partners in the Joint Strike Fighter programme for an interim contract to Lockheed Martin to continue F-35 production. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
American Airlines expects to complete the roll-out of basic economy fares to its entire domestic network by end-September, as it continues to aggressively price-match its rivals. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing, the US Air Force and US Navy completed electromagnetic effects (EME) testing on the KC-46A tanker during July, checking off another step before the manufacturer can deliver its first of the 767-based aircraft to the USAF at the end of this year. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
As it follows the elevation from Western Front trenches to air corps fame or infamy of German corporal Bruno Stachel, the 1966 film The Blue Max debunks many myths of chivalry and aerial combat. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Canadian investigators believe wake turbulence caused control problems on a WestJet Boeing 737-800 just after it lifted off from Los Angeles. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Garuda Indonesia’s operating loss in the first half of 2017 saw a nearly sixfold increase to $215 million, compared to the same period a year ago. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Southwest Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 in August, ahead of planned revenue service on 1 October. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines will each acquire 10% stakes in Air France-KLM by subscribing to new shares through capital increases totalling 751 million ($876 million), under new wide-ranging partnerships announced by the SkyTeam partners today. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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