All News articles – Page 236
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NewsUSAF F-22s, RAAF F-35s in joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise
Stealth fighters from the US Air Force (USAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have conducted a joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise.
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NewsTail-strike 737 crew inadvertently used previous flight’s weight data
UK investigators have found that a Boeing 737-400 freighter crew inadvertently used weight data from a previous flight to calculate take-off performance, resulting in a tail-strike at East Midlands. The West Atlantic aircraft – with a crew of two, including a first officer under training – had been bound for ...
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NewsCebu Pacific in it for the long term with PW1100G
Cebu Pacific sees challenges relating to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G easing and is confident in the long-term outlook for the troubled powerplant.
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NewsB-2 sinks roll-on/roll-off vessel in Gulf of Mexico test
The US Air Force is honing its ability to deliver low-cost anti-ship strikes from the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber through its QUICKSINK programme.
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NewsFiji Airways plans direct flight to Dallas Fort Worth
Fiji Airways has announced the launch of a new Nadi-Dallas Fort Worth route, the first direct connection between the pair.
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NewsZeroAvia doubles Do 228 test fleet in UK to ‘de-risk’ certification push
Advanced propulsion developer ZeroAvia has revised the flight-test plan for its ZA600 powertrain, transferring a second Dornier Do 228 twin-turboprop to the UK in support of its certification push.
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NewsBoeing redesigning 737 Max door-plugs to prevent repeat accident
Boeing is making design changes intended to prevent a repeat of the 5 January in-flight blow-out of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9’s mid-cabin door-plug.
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NewsFrontier defers A320neo deliveries and axes plans to acquire A321XLRs
Frontier Airlines has become the latest US discount carrier to delay its acquisition of Airbus narrowbody jets, following moves taken recently by Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
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NewsEtihad progresses with fleet expansion as first-half profits surge
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is expecting to introduce more than 20 aircraft to its fleet over the next 18 months. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has expanded to 92 aircraft over the first half – seven more than it had at the end of 2023 – among them three Boeing ...
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NewsEmbraer sticks to 2024 delivery goals despite nagging supply chain disruption
Embraer says it remains on track to meet its 2024 aircraft-delivery goals despite other aerospace suppliers recently curtailing delivery estimates due to stubborn supply chain troubles.
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NewsInsufficient lubrication behind Corendon 737-800 aileron cable fracture
Investigators have determined that an aileron cable fracture on a Corendon Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 resulted from insufficient lubrication. The Dutch Safety Board says the inspection interval for the cable at the time of the 8 July 2022 incident was 4,000 cycles or 24 months. It had been inspected 20 ...
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NewsBritish Airways to suspend Beijing route as Russian airspace closure persists
Oneworld alliance carrier British Airways is suspending services to the Chinese capital from the beginning of the winter season. The airline says the decision, which takes effect from 26 October, affects flights through to November 2025. British Airways is unable to use Russian airspace, which would offer the shortest flightpath ...
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NewsJazeera profitability bounces back after currency-hit start to year
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has rebounded from a currency-hit beginning to the year, posting a strong second quarter with net profit up 37%. Jazeera’s net profit of KD5.4 million ($17.6 million) helped limit the impact on its first-half performance. Its six-month net profit of KD2.7 million was down by ...
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NewsPanama’s Copa Airlines second-quarter profit reaches $120m
Panama-based Copa Holdings, parent of Copa Airlines, posted a $120 million profit in the second quarter as the company committed to cost savings and as passenger demand remained high.
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NewsLATAM Airlines Group second-quarter profit flat at $145m
Increased international demand boosted LATAM Airlines Group’s second quarter results as the Santiago-based company posted a profit of $145 million.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees operating profits rise in first half
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air saw operating profits rise 44% in the first six months of 2024, on the back of stronger revenues.
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NewsLOT to operate three 737 Max 8s from BOC Aviation
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed three Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft with LOT Polish Airlines.
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NewsKorean signs Asiana cargo sale agreement with Air Incheon
Korean Air has signed a “basic business sale agreement” with Air Incheon for the Asiana Airlines cargo business.
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NewsQantas docks ex-CEO Joyce’s final payout as report bares ‘considerable’ brand damage
The board of Qantas will cut former chief executive Alan Joyce’s final renumeration by more than A$9.2 million ($6 million), contending that some of his leadership decisions caused “considerable harm” to the airline’s reputation.
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NewsNTSB’s 737 door-plug inquiry reveals tension on Renton’s factory floor
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) ongoing hearing into the January in-flight failure of a Boeing 737 Max 9’s door plug has highlighted problems at Boeing’s Renton site, including concerns about employee training and pressure to complete work.