Civil aviation news
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July 26, 2026
It was revealed recently that Boeing had quietly scrapped one of its earliest-built Boeing 777-9 airframes, dismantling a jet that had sat unflown at its Everett facility since 2019. Partially…
Dubai-based airline’s rejection of early-build airframes leaves their fate unclear. Emirates president Tim Clark believes Boeing will be tempted to explore a larger variant of the Boeing 777X –…
A Ryanair flight from Birmingham was forced to declare an in-flight emergency on approach to Dublin Airport before landing safely. DUBLIN — Flight FR661, operated by a Boeing 737-800 (registration…
The battle record of America's ace of aces.
A closer look at why the 737 is tighter inside than rivals like the Airbus A320.
July 25, 2026
Boeing’s 777X will soon dethrone the Airbus A350 as the widest widebody twinjet, redefining comfort and passenger experience in long-haul travel.
Boeing has a meaningful gap between the 737 and 787 that the 757 is slowly failing to fill.
By Angela Satterlee One of the most emotional traditions at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh took place Friday, July 24, as 100 Vietnam War veterans traveled from Wittman Regional Airport to Washington, D.C…
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Boeing's MCAS system was designed to counteract the 737 MAX's aerodynamic changes, but a single sensor failure led to disaster. Twice.
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An apparently unresponsive Qatar Airways flight caused concern for UK authorities.
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July 24, 2026
ATP JETS becomes the first third-party Part 142 training center to license Boeing technical publications.
Boeing claim its MQ-28 Ghost Bat is the most readily available CCA in the market at a time when emerging CCAs are still in development.
The FAA is testing a new system that allows general and business aviation pilots in the US to… The post FAA allows IFR clearances through ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot in new trial appeared first on…
6 August 2026 at 3pm London This webinar is exclusively sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace. It is free to attend Think electric aircraft and battery-powered propulsion will likely spring to mind. Yet…
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik to Collaborate on CH-47F Helicopter Sustainment for German Armed Forces
Under the new agreement, Lufthansa Technik and Boeing are establishing a new agile network of parts warehouses to serve the CH-47F operating bases.
AerCap orders 15 additional Boeing 787-9 aircraft at Farnborough 2026, bringing its Dreamliner portfolio to nearly 140 aircraft.
Boeing reached an important milestone in the 777-9 certification program by surpassing 63,000 simulated flight cycles in the aircraft's full-scale fatigue tests. The test, conducted at a…
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24-07-2026 The Argentine flag operator formalizes the incorporation of Airbus A330neo and Boeing 737 MAX units, financed from its own resources after two..
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July 23, 2026
Air Astana has filed plans to begin Boeing 787 flights from Almaty and Astana to the US in 2027, marking Kazakhstan's first direct US air link.
Boeing recently made the decision to halt the production of one of its best-selling widebody aircraft.
After thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates'…
Two pilots find themselves in hot water after a low flyover stunt during a final flight with Icelandair goes viral, raising serious safety concerns.
The 787 burns less fuel. The A330neo can carry more passengers. Per person, the comparison is closer than you might expect.
With the US war of aggression against Iran flaring up again, an international mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming increasingly unlikely – and the two vessels sent into…
<p>The Jabiru J432 is a standard light sport aircraft, with a twist: two podded engines protruding from the nose. The unusual aircraft made its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, an…
<p>The Jabiru J432 is a standard light sport aircraft, with a twist: two podded engines protruding from the nose. The unusual aircraft made its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, an…
The jet offers some true modern comforts.
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: To watch John’s concise video analysis of Boeing’s latest quarterly operating results (for the first quarter of 2026)…
Europe’s largest emergency aerial service operator Avincis has signed a new lease, bringing in extra Super Scoopers to… The post Avincis leases extra Super Scoopers from US firm to combat Portugal’s…
Pratt & Whitney Canada has begun ground testing a hybrid-electric propulsion system ahead of planned flight tests in 2027.
