Aviation News
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Airbus Launching OpenCargoLab
Airbus has introduced the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative venture with prominent partners from the airline, logistics, and handling industries, aimed at enhancing the entire airfreight ecosystem. The initiative brings together experts from CHAMP Cargosystems, Fraport, KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, and Swissport to develop digital and resource-efficient concepts, thereby fostering more resilient and efficient airfreight processes. Unveiled at…
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New P-8A Poseidon for Canada and Germany
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4 billion contract to commence production of 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force, along with an additional three P-8s for the German Navy. Philip June, the vice president and program manager for the P-8A program, expressed pride in expanding the international P-8 partnership to…
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NTSB Report – Challenger 600 Crash Florida
NTSB has released a preliminary report on the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash near Naples, Florida. The aircraft, identified as N823KD, incurred total destruction in the incident. Tragically, both pilots lost their lives, while the cabin attendant and two passengers sustained minor injuries. Additionally, one individual on the ground suffered minor injuries. The flight was operated…
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Thai Airways orders additional 787-9s
Boeing and Thai Airways have announced that the flagship carrier has placed an order for additional 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The move comes as Thai Airways seeks to modernize and expand its widebody fleet and international network. Opting for the 787-9 variant aligns with the airline’s long-term strategy to rejuvenate its fleet with more fuel-efficient…
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Bombardier Challenger 600 Crash in Florida
A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet has crashed onto I-75 near Naples, Florida today. The Bombardier Challenger 604 – N823KD – MSN5584 – flight HPJ823 was bound from Columbus (OSU) to Naples (APF). Apparently the pilots have reported engine failure before. Shortly before going into approach, the plane crashed into a car driving on the…
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Gulfstream G700 at Singapore Airshow
Gulfstream unveiled today that the all-new ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 is making its debut at the Singapore Airshow. The G700, accompanied by the award-winning Gulfstream G600, will be showcased from February 20 to 25 at Changi Exhibition Centre. Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales at Gulfstream, emphasized the significance of the long-range capabilities of the…
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Boeing Terminates Joint Ventures with Embraer
Boeing announced today that it has terminated its Master Transaction Agreement (MTA) with Embraer, under which the two companies sought to establish a new strategic partnership. The parties had planned to create a joint venture comprising Embraer’s commercial aviation business and a second joint venture to develop new markets for the Embraer C-390 Millennium medium…
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Video – Boeing 777X First Flight incl. Wing Fold
The new Boeing 777X took off at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, for a three hour, 51 minute flight over Washington state before landing at Seattle’s Boeing Field. Capt. Chaney and Boeing Chief Pilot Craig Bomben worked through a detailed test plan to exercise the airplane’s systems and structures while the test team in Seattle…
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Turkish Airlines moving to new Istanbul Airport – All the Details
In just a few days Turkish Airlines will conduct one of the biggest moving operation in global aviation history. The flag carrier of Turkey will move to the new Istanbul Airport beginning of April 5 at 03:00 AM. As the greatest airport project of the world, the first stage of the move towards Istanbul Airport…
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Pilots Anonymously Report Problems with 737 MAX8
NASA is providing its Aviation Safety Report System since many years to offer a safe, confidential way for pilots and avation personnel to report safety related incidents anonymously. Lately the database shows various reports of incidents from concerned pilots about issues with MCAS and handling of the Boeing 737 MAX8. This questions the assessment of…
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News – Meet the Airbus A220
In a surprising move, Airbus has revealed the renaming of the former Bombardier C Series (CS100 and CS300) to Airbus A220-100 and A220-300. The aircraft are fully optimized for the 100 to 150 seat market and perfectly complement Airbus’ existing best-selling A320neo family. “Everyone at Airbus has been looking forward to this historic moment. Today,…
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Boeing announces Partnership with Embraer
Just five days after the Airbus-Bombardier C-Series partnership came into effect, rival Boaing has announced that they are taking over 100% of Embraer’s commercial aircraft operations. In October 2017 Airbus purchased a 50.01% majority stake in the Bombardier CSeries program. As part of the deal, Bombardier retained a 31% stake in the aircraft and Investissement…
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Impressions of the New Lufthansa Brand Design
Lufthansa has revealed its new, modernized brand image to customers and employees at two major events at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. The most visible change is the new aircraft livery. The familiar blue-yellow color combination of Lufthansa will be retained – but the use of these primary colors has been redefined. The blue specially…
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Red Bull Air Race 2018 Calendar
With glittering skyscrapers reflecting the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is home to one of the most dramatic skylines in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship – and the 2018 season promises thrilling action to match. Thirteen of the world’s best pilots will resume their rivalries at 370kph with forces up to 10G, joined by…
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Sky Airline: Why operating in other LATAM countries seems inevitable
The norm when a market has reached its peak is to look elsewhere. Especially in aviation, when the move can be financially justified in the long term, expanding to foreign markets in a same region is the next step when thinking globally down the runway. It’s a step Chilean low-cost carrier Sky Airline is willing…
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How cryptocurrencies are changing private jet travel
For private jet passengers, time and reliability are paramount when booking a flight. Flexibility and safety is also within the coveted traits of this market. During the past few months, a new payment method, the cryptocurrencies, have propelled this market to new heights, granting clients with a swifter, secure and universal transaction system. Speed and…
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History and Retirement of Boeing 747
After 48 years of service one of the most popular passenger jets, the Boeing 747, is being retired. Here’s a look back at the jumbo jet’s history. It’s time to say goodbye to one of the world’s most iconic aircrafts, the Boeing 747. United and Delta, the last two airlines to fly 747s, have announced…
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Key West after the Hurricane – FAA installs Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower
No, this is no camper! After Hurricane Irma has destroyed Florida Keys, FAA has implemented this mobile air traffic control tower at Key West International Airport (KEYW). It was brought making a road trip down the East Coast by trailer from Hartford, CT. This fully-equipped tower will provide air traffic services for all of the…
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Iran Air takes delivery of its first new Aircraft since decades
As part of an ambitious fleet renewal program, Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new, modern aircraft – an Airbus A321. Decades of sanctions by US and EU had forced the airline to keep operating their old aircraft, like 8 Airbus A300 (37 years old), 2 A310, 21 year old A320, and 27…
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First Boeing 737 MAX 8 – What is new?
This week Boeing celebrated the completion of the first 737 MAX 8. The freshly painted 737 MAX 8, named the Spirit of Renton, will undergo pre-flight preparation in the factory before departing for Renton Field to continue flight test readiness. The airplane is on track for first flight in early 2016. With the second and…
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Final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III leaves Long Beach
Today, the final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has departed the company’s plant in Long Beach, Calif., marking the official end of aircraft production in Long Beach. The airlifter flew over a crowd and the facility before heading to the company’s San Antonio location, where it will remain until delivery to the Qatar Emiri Air Force…