In a tense sequence of events at Mumbai Airport yesterday, a potentially catastrophic incident was narrowly averted when an IndiGo aircraft landed on the same runway from which an Air India jet was taking off.
TAP Air Portugal is set to expand its operations in Brazil, announcing the addition of Florianópolis as its twelfth destination in the country. Starting this September, the airline will introduce three weekly flights to Aeroporto
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting specific Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation models, the GVII-G500 and GVII-G600. This regulatory measure stems from a critical safety concern raised after the discovery
Overseas investigators are en route to Jamaica following a runway incident at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport involving an American Airlines aircraft last night. The aircraft, identified as Flight AA850—a Boeing 737-823—reportedly veered off the
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently reported a notable 28% reduction in the total funds blocked by governments, affecting airline revenues from ticket sales and other activities. By the end of April 2024, the
In a groundbreaking study titled “Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels” (ECLIF3), new findings suggest that using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in commercial airliners not only reduces the aircraft’s carbon footprint but
An Alaska Airlines flight, AS291, en route from Kansas City to Seattle had to execute a turnaround just half an hour after takeoff due to a suspected fuel leak. The aircraft, which had departed Kansas
Luxaviation has recently expanded its UK charter fleet with the addition of a Hawker Beechcraft 900XP. This midsize business jet, known for its versatility and comfort, can accommodate up to eight passengers and is managed
The United States Space Force, the military’s newest branch, has tapped aerospace leaders Boeing and Northrop Grumman for the development of prototypes under its Protected Tactical Satellite-Resilient (PTS-R) program. This initiative is part of a
An Air Canada flight destined for Paris from Toronto was forced to return to Pearson Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine issue, marking the second such incident involving the airline in just two
Boeing’s CEO, Dave Calhoun, is set to appear before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on June 18, following allegations from whistleblowers of safety concerns in the manufacturing of its commercial aircraft. The hearing
Emirates has announced a strategic collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus to introduce an advanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program tailored for the A350 aircraft type rating. This initiative comes
After nearly four years of pandemic-induced dormancy, Cathay Pacific is celebrating a significant milestone. On Thursday, the last aircraft of Cathay’s fleet, stored at Alice Springs, will depart, marking the end of a challenging chapter
In a significant move towards sustainable urban air mobility, Archer Aviation has been granted a critical Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, nudging the electric air taxi manufacturer closer to operational status. This certification paves the
In a significant move to boost operational efficiency and enhance pilot workflow, TAP Air Portugal has expanded its partnership with NAVBLUE by adopting their advanced Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solutions, Mission+ FLIGHT and Flysmart+. These
NetJets, a premium aviation division of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has initiated a defamation lawsuit against its pilots’ union, which comprises 3,400 members, according to reports. The legal action was filed in a state
GE Aerospace is set to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in Tres Rios, Brazil, with a significant investment of approximately $82 million (BRL 430 million). This strategic initiative aims to enhance the
On Wednesday, June 5, Qatar Airways Flight 98Y touched down safely at Boston Logan International Airport at approximately 7:45 a.m. The Airbus A350, originating from Doha, Qatar, was met with a potentially critical situation when
A female student pilot was involved in a crash during a solo cross-country flight, according to a report from the Federal Aviation Administration released on Tuesday. The pilot was navigating a 1968 Cessna 172, a
Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense, a subsidiary of the aerospace giant Bombardier, recently unveiled the inaugural aircraft for Germany’s Pegasus program. The rollout, a significant milestone, occurred just before this year’s ILA Berlin airshow,
At the recent ILA aerospace trade show in Berlin, Airbus Defence and Space along with Helsing, a premier European defence AI and software company, entered into a framework cooperation agreement. This pact paves the way
NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams made history as the first to journey to orbit aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:52 am ET. Their 25-hour
Two former employees of Boeing and its key contractor, Spirit AeroSystems, have voiced their determination to expose alleged unsafe practices at Boeing, despite the recent deaths of two whistleblowers connected to the aerospace giant. Roy
Airbus and Avincis, a prominent European helicopter operator, have recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to forge a partnership focused on the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This collaboration will primarily explore the
