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
Lufthansa has launched a new flight service, Flight LH482, connecting Frankfurt and Minneapolis. The inaugural Boeing 787-9 service departs Frankfurt Airport at 11:10 a.m., arriving at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport by 1:15 p.m. local time.
Spirit Airlines has announced a leadership transition within its finance department, appointing Brian McMenamy as the Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective June 14, 2024. McMenamy will be taking over from Scott Haralson, who after an
A Boeing 777F cargo aircraft, registered as N714SA, was compelled to return to Tokyo Narita Airport shortly after its departure for Los Angeles LAX on Tuesday, as reported by Air Live. The aircraft, which had
In a significant endorsement amidst ongoing turmoil, Australian airline Qantas supported Boeing’s capacity to recover from its current predicaments, which have necessitated significant shifts within the company’s leadership and attracted critical attention from several major
Airbus is advancing its digital transformation through the implementation of a private 5G communications network, initially launching in France. This high-speed network is set to significantly alter the company’s approach to product design and manufacturing.
Jet Linx, the premier locally-focused private jet management and Jet Card company, marks a significant milestone at its 8th annual Safety Summit today, celebrating 25 years of dedication to industry-leading safety standards. The summit has
US Cargo Systems has reached a significant milestone in the Embraer E-Freighter programme, marking a pivotal advancement in cargo handling systems for commercial and military aircraft. In a recent announcement shared on LinkedIn, US Cargo
At the upcoming International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin, Airbus is set to unveil its innovative Wingman concept, an unmanned aerial drone designed to enhance the capabilities of manned fighter jets. The concept, which draws
Airbus SE is currently engaged in discussions with several leading Chinese airlines to finalize a significant purchase agreement involving over 100 A330neo aircraft, as reported by Bloomberg News. The negotiation details remain under wraps, with
Boeing’s leadership is poised for change as CEO David Calhoun announced his departure at the year’s end, a move discussed at an aviation conference in Berlin. Calhoun, who took the helm in 2020 amid significant
El Al, the Israeli flag carrier, is at a critical juncture in its fleet expansion plans as it faces imminent decisions regarding an order for approximately 30 narrow-body jets. The airline is currently deliberating between
The 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet has officially rolled out of production at Textron Aviation Inc.’s factory in Wichita, Kansas. This milestone was celebrated by employees at the company’s Wichita headquarters and the aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s budget airline, flyadeal, is considering ordering between 10 and 20 wide-body jets to enhance its passenger capacity, with a decision anticipated by the end of the year. CEO Steven Greenway disclosed to Reuters
WestJet, a major player in the Canadian aviation sector, has recently bolstered its fleet through an agreement with BOC Aviation for the acquisition of three Boeing 737-8 aircraft. This move underscores the airline’s commitment to
Turkish Airlines is currently engaged in discussions with Boeing Co. regarding the potential acquisition of approximately 250 aircraft, just months after finalizing a significant agreement with Airbus SE, the European aircraft manufacturer. The discussions involve
Emirates President Tim Clark has issued a call for compensation from Boeing due to ongoing delays in the delivery of the new B777X aircraft. During a press conference at the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico’s state-owned airline, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft. The order includes 10 E190-E2 and 10 E195-E2 jets, with deliveries slated to
The aerospace industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and regulatory challenges, as evidenced by a decline in aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of the year. According to the aerospace trade body ADS
