Russian Lessor AKS Continues The Law Case Against Airbus Due to Four A350s
Russian leasing firm Aviacapital Service (AKS) is suing Airbus for $5.1 million in advance payments for future aircraft deliveries. Airbus has already paid back almost $200 million in advance payments…
Air New Zealand Dreamliner Diverted Back to Auckland over Fuel Discrepancy
Air New Zealand flight 26, which was scheduled to depart Auckland Airport for Chicago on Friday, June 23rd, was forced to return to Auckland due to a fuel usage discrepancy.…
FedEx to Ground And Retires 29 Freighters
On Tuesday’s earnings call, CEO Raj Subramaniam stated that the Express segment will park 20 aircraft in the fiscal year 2024 and permanently retire nine additional MD-11 freighters. However, according…
US warns of potential 5G delays for airplanes without updated altimeters
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Friday of potential delays starting July 1 for airplanes that have not yet had radio altimeters updated to address potential 5G C-Band interference and…
Civilian Plane Intercepted by F-35 Over San Francisco Due to TFR Violation
A US Air Force fighter jet intercepted a small plane over the San Francisco Bay Area on June 21, 2023, after the plane violated temporary flight restrictions put in place…
Airbus collaborates with LanzaJet to increase sustainable aviation fuel production.
Airbus and LanzaJet have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the aviation sector. The MOU aims to advance the development of SAF facilities…
Pratt & Whitney establishes a new manufacturing facility in Morocco.
Pratt & Whitney is set to launch an affiliate in Casablanca, Pratt & Whitney Maroc (PWM), to manufacture detailed static and structural machined parts for various engine models. The facility…
Viva Aerobus is considering a large order of Airbus aircraft.
Viva Aerobus, a low-cost airline based in Mexico, is considering a major order of Airbus aircraft. The airline has not yet placed any orders, but it is said to be…
INCIDENT | United Airlines Boeing 777-200 Diverts back to LAX Due to Smoke In Cockpit
A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Hawaii was forced to return to base after smoke was reported on the flight deck and in the cabin. The Boeing 777-200…