Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
May 29, 2014
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has detailed plans to upgrade cabins on its existing long-haul fleet as it awaits new aircraft in the coming years.
May 28, 2014
Nearly six months since Australia mandated the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), more than 97% of domestic and international airline flights in Australian airspace above 29,000 feet (flight level 290) are being conducted using ADS-B surveillance, according to air navigation services provider Airservices Australia.
May 22, 2014
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called on FAA to “reevaluate” the risk of an “internal short circuit” in lithium ion batteries currently operating on in-service Boeing 787s.
May 13, 2014
FAA administrator Michael Huerta said the US is “engaged with partners around the world” to develop new standards for tracking aircraft in response to the “tragic situation” involving the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370).
May 12, 2014
Satellite operator Inmarsat has offered to establish a global aircraft tracking service over its existing satellite communications network following the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Apr 03, 2013
Boeing planned to operate another 787 test flight Wednesday, but the company clarified it is unrelated to the battery issue that grounded the Dreamliner fleet.
Apr 01, 2013
Boeing operated a 787 test flight Monday, though it was unrelated to the battery issue that has grounded the worldwide Dreamliner fleet.
Mar 27, 2013
France has raised €448.5 million ($576.9 million) by selling 3.12% of Safran, just as the aerospace firm completed its acquisition of Goodrich Electrical Power Systems (GEPS).
Mar 26, 2013
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has extended its relationship with Sanad Aero Solutions with a 10-year agreement for the sale and lease-back of key component spares
Mar 25, 2013
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold the first of two Boeing 787-related public events April 11-12, focusing generally on lithium ion batteries in transportation.
Mar 25, 2013
Boeing conducted a functional check flight Monday on Line number 86, a Boeing-owned production aircraft built for LOT Polish Airlines.
Mar 22, 2013
Boeing was out of bounds when it provided conclusions about the Japan Airlines 787 fire during a recent press briefing in Tokyo, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has charged.
Mar 21, 2013
American Airlines will equip its Airbus A320 fleet with Airbus’ Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS).