Boeing Faces Renewed Scrutiny: Relatives Demand Criminal Charges Over 737 Max Crashes
Federal officials met with family members of victims from two Boeing 737 Max crashes on Friday, discussing the possibility of reviving criminal charges against Boeing. Despite their appeals, relatives received no assurances from the Justice Department on whether Boeing will face prosecution this fall. The Justice Department previously determined that Boeing had breached a 2021 […]
Delta Air Lines Expands Transatlantic Flights Amid Surging International Demand
Delta Air Lines is executing its most extensive transatlantic schedule to date in response to robust international travel demand, according to statements from senior executives on Saturday. The airline anticipates record-breaking revenue for the second quarter, driven by a surge in bookings for spring and summer journeys. “Summer’s progressing strongly and demand is quite healthy,” […]
FAA Allows United Airlines to Continue Aircraft Deliveries Amid Safety Review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allowed United Airlines to continue receiving new aircraft deliveries despite an ongoing regulatory review of the airline following a series of safety incidents. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker confirmed the decision during a press briefing on Thursday, stating, “We are permitting them to take deliveries of aircraft. Most of those […]
Textron Aviation Celebrates Milestone with 400th Cessna Citation Latitude
Textron Aviation marked a significant milestone this week as the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet rolled out at the company’s production facility in Wichita, Kansas. This event underscores the jet’s popularity in its segment, particularly given its capacity to carry nine passengers and a range that stretches to 2700 nautical miles. “The Citation Latitude […]
Airbus Delivers First Sentinel-5 Instrument to ESA for Advanced Atmospheric Monitoring
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully delivered the inaugural Sentinel-5 instrument to the European Space Agency (ESA), marking a significant advancement in atmospheric monitoring technology. This instrument, known as the UVNS (Ultraviolet Visible Near-infrared Short-wave infrared Spectrometer), is set to be integrated into the MetOp Second Generation Satellite A, enhancing capabilities in tracking air quality, […]
Boeing Ordered to Pay $72 Million to Zunum Aero for Trade Secret Misappropriation
In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury in Seattle has determined that aerospace giant Boeing must pay Zunum Aero, a former electric-aviation startup, $72 million for misappropriating trade secrets and interfering with the company’s business endeavors. This award could potentially increase if the presiding judge finds the misappropriation to be willful and malicious, which […]
Investors Initiate Class Action Against Bombardier Following 2018 Stock Plunge
The Quebec Superior Court has granted approval for a class action lawsuit against Bombardier Inc. This litigation, initiated by shareholder Denis Gauthier in 2019, targets the aerospace company’s alleged misrepresentations of its financial health during a critical period in 2018. The claim involves investors who acquired Bombardier stock between August 2 and November 8, 2018. […]
Qatar Airways to Equip Fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi, Starting with Boeing 777-300s
Qatar Airways is set to revolutionize its inflight experience by introducing Starlink low-latency satellite Wi-Fi connectivity to its fleet, starting with three Boeing 777-300 aircraft. This initiative marks the first deployment of such technology in the MENA region, according to the airline. The Doha-based carrier, which commenced operations in January 1994, has entered into a […]