United Airlines nears deal with Boeing for major 787 order – sources
United Airlines Inc is close to reaching a deal with Boeing Co for a major 787 Dreamliner order, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. The precise size of…
For UAS to operate in contested airspace, autonomy is key
In July, the Mitchell Institute’s recently launched Center for UAV and Autonomy Studies dove head first into the national debate on drones and the future of armed conflict when it…
ENGINES | Boeing 777-9 flight tests suspended over GE9X engine issue
Boeing has temporarily suspended 777-9 wide-body aircraft test flights after an unspecified issue was detected on the aircraft’s GE9X turbofan engine. The US planemaker and engine manufacturer GE Aviation are…
Key U.S. senator backs Boeing push to lift 737 MAX extension deadline – document
A key U.S. lawmaker is proposing an extension of a certification deadline for two new versions of Boeing’s 737 MAX and requiring retrofitting existing planes, according to a document reviewed…
USAF prepares to unveil the B-21 strategic bomber
Northrop Grumman will roll out the B-21 Raider on December 2, 2022, the first new bomber aircraft designed in the United States since the Cold War. In development since 2015,…
U.S. says six airlines issue $622 million in refunds
The U.S. Transportation Department said Monday that six airlines were slapped with $7.25 million in penalties and agreed to issue $622 million in passenger refunds as the agency vows to…
INCIDENT | Six killed in WW2 warplane mid-air collision at Dallas air show
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter were involved in a crash at Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) in the United States on November 12, 2022.…
Lufthansa Flight From Boston Diverted Twice After Suffering Engine Problems
A Lufthansa flight from Boston to Munich was forced to divert twice in a matter of hours due to engine issues on both occasions shortly after takeoff. Lufthansa flight LH425…
FAA wants U.S. DHC-3 operators to conduct inspections following fatal accident
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was contacting De Havilland Canada DHC-3 operators in the United States to ensure they conduct inspections recommended by the manufacturer after a…
Archer Aviation plans to build 250 air taxis in 2025
Archer Aviation Inc said it aims to make about 250 battery-electric air taxis in 2025 and scale up production in the following years, after setting a goal of getting its…