Civil aviation news
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July 29, 2026
The FAA proposed a new airworthiness directive on July 27 requiring inspection of seat track fittings on 453 US-registered Boeing
A nonprofit government watchdog organization, American Oversight, reported on July 29, 2026, that it had obtained and released… The post Nonprofit watchdog releases TSA-ICE agreement amid airport…
In another case of quality control issues with the Boeing 737 MAX series, two MAX 8s that only began service with Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas six months ago are already expected to be parted…
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a mainstream travel planning tool, transforming how U.S. travelers research, compare and book trips, according... Read More »
American Airlines resumed normal operations on the evening of July 28, 2026, after a technology outage prompted the U.S. Federal... Read More »
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Modern commercial jet engines are among the most refined pieces of engineering ever developed. They are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and dramatically cleaner than the engines that powered earlier…
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Largest member of the MAX family now moves to final FAA review process
Boeing has completed planned certification flight tests of the smallest and largest 737 MAX jets, bringing much relief… The post Little and large: Boeing rounds off 737-7 and 737-10 certification…
Airbus Vs. Boeing The Boeing vs Airbus rivalry has shaped modern aviation, with each company taking unique approaches to design, technology, and passenger experience. According to Bristol…
Navy A-7E pilot tells why he had to keep his hands off the stick during cat launch in the Corsair II
Catapult shots Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces – the most adaptable and survivable airfields in the world. US Navy flat tops support and operate aircraft that engage…
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29 July 2026: They stand a good chance of ranking among the world's most expensive aircraft: the VC-25B, built on the basis of the Boeing 747-8, which will in future carry US presidents…
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MANCHESTER, UK — A Turkish Airlines long-haul flight bound for Canada made an unscheduled diversion to Manchester Airport on Tuesday after the flight crew reported a technical issue while cruising…
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United plans to eventually replace its premium 757 fleet with A321XLR aircraft.
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July 28, 2026
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For many 747-400 freighters, the cost of a major engine overhaul can exceed the market value of the airframe itself.
The MD-90 was built to replace the MD-80. Instead, the older jet outlasted it. Here's why fleet size mattered more than technology.
Analysts were expecting better results from Boeing today when it announced its Q2/HY1 2026 results. But behind the $435 million
Free for nonsubscribers By Karl Sinclair July 28, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing released its second-quarter financial results showing that, while its commercial segment is still generating red ink…
Airbus and Boeing are each considering their next new aircraft programs, and the competition for who will make those engines is heating up.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed mandatory inspections of passenger seats on 453 Boeing 737 Max aircraft registered... Read More »
DAYTON, Ohio–The Pentagon directorate of operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) is completing a report on the test performance of the Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone as the lead aviation platform […]
There are around 570 C-130Js in the network—encompassing 27 countries—with 16 based in MENA and Europe and likely to use Leonardo’s MRO facility in Italy.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring the inspection of 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft…
Manufacturer proposes first-class configuration and front boarding door for ATR 72
Operators in the USA will need to update all their altimeters, some 58,500 units, under a new FAA rule. US airlines and foreign carriers flying to the USA must update radio altimeters on all their…
Passenger seat assemblies could detach under high loads if not correctly locked into floor tracks
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July 27, 2026
Chief executive Robert Isom says fuel-price spikes wiped out more than $1 billion in expected profit in less than a month. American Airlines can return to profitability regardless of volatile fuel…
The two airlines join Southwest as the other US carrier to ban such items.
