Civil aviation news
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July 27, 2026
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Emirates announced it will not accept the first ten Boeing 777-9 units already produced by Boeing, considering that these aircraft do not meet the final standard intended by…
The rule has become a major safeguard for the 737 MAX.
The FAA issued a proposed airworthiness directive over faulty passenger seat tracks on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that could fail during flight.
RTX, owner of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, has raised its FY26 forecasts following a Q2 marked by double-digit growth.
The airworthiness directive affects MAX aircraft registered in the US.
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Executive says completing outstanding certifications and ramping production will ready Boeing to focus on future aircraft. While Boeing does not appear close to launching a next-generation aircraft…
SkyMiles and Comfort Plus have driven substantial growth in premium revenue for Delta Air Lines.
The Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9 were developed using different design philosophies, and the contrast is particularly clear in their wings.
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“Boeing and Lufthansa Technik Defense have agreed general terms for their roles in sustaining Germany’s new CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. The agreement signed at the Farnborough…
Ukraine and the United States are moving forward with plans to jointly produce Ukrainian-designed drones in the US,… The post Ukraine moves toward deal to build drone factory in the US appeared…
Qatar Airways Cargo is expanding its global network with increased freighter capacity across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Enhancements include seasonal Boeing 777…
FARNBOROUGH — Boeing, GE Aerospace and other large U.S. aviation manufacturers have formed an industry coalition that’s working with the Federal Aviation Administration to accelerate and modernize…
The Complications Boeing Ran Into When It Developed The Engines On Its Most Modern Aircraft Families
Noise-reducing chevrons come with a trade-off.
The defense industry just received an early look at its own future, and it arrived under the banner of Operation Jailbreak, a U.S. Army hackathon that brought together hundreds of engineers across…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that 453 Boeing 737 MAX type aircraft may require work to correct passenger seat assemblies… The post FAA says 453 Boeing 737 MAXs may require work…
Cost per seat is the metric that reveals all. This guide looks into how this metric can truly compare the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
From a secluded cocktail bar to a high-density seating zone, the evolution of the 747's upper deck reflects the changing priorities of aviation.
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Emirates, the largest single customer of the Boeing 777X rejected the delivery of the first 10 airframes due to extensive rework that would be needed to bring them up to current standards. These…
The oldest jet in British Airways' fleet remains a valuable asset, flying routes across the US and Caribbean.
Nigerian investigators still clarifying circumstances of occurrence after US-registered executive jet aborted approach to Asaba. Nigerian investigators are still unravelling the circumstances behind…
Elroy Air, Inc., a leading U.S.-based technology developer of autonomous heavy-cargo drones for defense, rapid response and commercial logistics, and Columbus Circle Capital Corp II (Nasdaq: CMII)…
Some routes are long, and some push aircraft to the limit. United Airlines has pushed its 777-300ER so much that on this route, fuel stops are likely.
The 757 was too heavy and therefore uneconomical compared to smaller rivals.
GKN Aerospace and RTX's Pratt & Whitney have signed a Technology Development Agreement to explore laser-directed energy deposition with wire additive manufacturing of large structural…
US carriers could find a use for it, but they don't need the 777-9.
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July 26, 2026
RAF Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 near Manchester after the aircraft failed to respond to air traffic control.
The 787 and A350 are both composite widebodies. Here are the five engineering decisions that explain how they differ.
The Constellation's triple tail was not a design choice. It was the only way to fit the aircraft inside TWA's hangars.
The Aviationist sat down with representatives from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works and Sikorsky divisions to discuss and understand the firm’s ambitions for the future of autonomous military…
The 777-200LR is a comparatively rare aircraft at Emirates.
