FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD), addressing a potential scenario where a fault current or a lightning strike could result in…
Russia will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the Russian state-owned aerospace company, will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program following an investment from a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based capital firm, Markab Capital.…
US NTSB investigates new runway ‘close call’ incident
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday it is investigating a runway incursion on Monday at Boston Logan Airport that occurred when a Learjet 60 began a takeoff roll…
US Senate Democrats back Biden’s FAA nominee, Republicans question his experience
A leading U.S. Senate Democrat on Wednesday said Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington has what it takes to “move a big bureaucracy” as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) looks…
BREAKING | US arrests man with explosive device in luggage at Pennsylvania airport
A man was arrested and charged with attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft after his bag triggered an alarm at Lehigh Valley International Airport in…
Lufthansa presents new “First Class Suite Plus” – private room above the clouds
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door, a large table, and two wide…
Norse Atlantic adds new US destinations from UK’s Gatwick as demand surges
Norway-based airline Norse Atlantic said it will add Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Boston to its summer schedule from London Gatwick airport this year, as it seeks to…
Croatia prepares to send 14 Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine
Croatia has completed preparations to send 14 Mil Mi-8 utility helicopters to Ukraine, according to Croatian media. The helicopters, 12 modernized Mi-8MTV-1s and two older Mi-8Ts, will be transferred to…
Malaysia picks South Korea’s FA-50 over Tejas, Hurjet in $920 million deal
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Malaysian Ministry of Defense have signed a contract for 18 KAI FA-50 light fighter jets. The aircraft was selected during the Royal Malaysian Air…
INCIDENT | AA flight made emergency landing after a female passenger tried to breach cockpit over a drink
A plane made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday afternoon because of a security concern involving a passenger. Airport officials said the plane was diverted to RDU…