Biden faithful to Air Force One paint job, Air Force says
The Biden administration will modify, but continue with, an Air Force One paint scheme that closely resembles the current white with two shades of blue, which dates back to President…
USDOT defends ‘fully qualified’ Biden aviation nominee
The Biden administration told Congress on Thursday its pick to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is fully qualified and does not violate a law requiring civilian leadership. Republicans question…
Boeing begins production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for US Air Force
Boeing announced that it will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters after the company was awarded a $285 million US Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment,…
US lawsuit challenging JetBlue’s Spirit deal assigned to new judge
The U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to halt JetBlue Airways Corp’s planned $3.8 billion acquisition of ultra-low cost carrier Spirit Airlines Inc was reassigned on Wednesday to a judge known…
US aviation regulator boosting Boeing oversight
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ramping up oversight of Boeing and plans to add nearly 300 employees to its safety office following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in…
UPDATE | United Airlines passenger tried to stab flight attendant, U.S. prosecutors say
A United Airlines passenger has been arrested after trying to open an emergency exit door during a flight on Sunday from Los Angeles to Boston and then trying to stab…
JetBlue CEO defends Spirit deal, insists passengers will save money
JetBlue Chief Executive Robin Hayes strongly defended the airline’s $3.8 billion plan to buy Spirit Airlines despite the Justice Department’s lawsuit Tuesday challenging the deal. “Of course, we’re going to…
American Airlines prepared to match Delta’s pilot pay rates, CEO says
American Airlines is prepared to match the pay rates and profit-sharing formula that rival Delta Air Lines has provided in its new pilot contract, Chief Executive Robert Isom said on…
Incident | A passenger was fatally injured after a business jet hit heavy turbulence
The private plane, Bombardier Challenger 300 hit by severe turbulence forcing planes to divert to Bradley International Airport (BDL). Due to severe turbulence, the passenger onboard was shattered hard, and…
JPO directive orders F-35 retrofit to return grounded jets to flight
F-35 joint strike fighters that have been grounded since December can return to flight after completing a one-time hardware fix that officials now plan to apply to the entire fleet,…