Alaska Airlines launches electronic bagtag after successful trial
Following a successful trial this year, Alaska Airlines is fully launching electronic bagtags. Alaska Airlines is the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program. Although electronic bag…
Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways announce partnership
Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership. According to a joint statement, the partnership will involve additional codesharing, commercial collaboration,…
Northrop Grumman unveils B-21 nuclear bomber for U.S. Air Force
Northrop Grumman Corp on Friday rolled out its new B-21 “Raider” jet, the first of a new fleet of long-range stealth nuclear bombers for the United States Air Force. The…
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…
Wizz Air, Ryanair see robust flight bookings for winter
Chief executives of Ryanair and Wizz Air said on Thursday the budget airlines are set for strong bookings in the next few months as travellers prepare to fly freely for…
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…
Japanese budget carrier Peach cancels flights over aircraft delivery delays
Japan’s Peach Aviation, a low-cost arm of ANA Holdings, said it had cancelled 92 domestic flights between Dec 27 and Jan 13 as supply chain issues delay the delivery of…
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…