The Real Reason Why Boeing Just Boosted The 777X's Range Without Hardly Touching Its Takeoff Weight
Boeing quietly increased the aircraft's range as it continues through certification.
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 And 10 Certification 'Closer Than Ever,' FAA Says
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told Reuters that the FAA had increased resources allocated to the Boeing planes by 35% to 40% after coordinating with the plane maker to streamline priorities. He indicated that the MAX 7 is likely to be the first to pass final scrutiny before entering production, but the other two planes would follow shortly after.
Why Even Superpowers Need Decades To Develop A New Fighter Jet
Next-generation fighter jets are some of the most complex machines ever built, and they set out to accomplish what could never have been done before.
Virgin Atlantic Has Axed 25 Long-Haul Destinations From London: See The Full List
Seven of the 25 airports were served between 2024 and 2026. Find them all out here!
The Highest Paid US Flight Attendants (2026 Salaries Revealed)
Unlike pilots, the US Flight Attendant pay structure is not formally tiered by specific 'ranks' on a five-level hierarchy. Compensation at the major carriers is purely driven by position and seniority rather than by a distinct rank designation. So in this video, we take a look at the highest-paid flight attendant positions in the United States, how the career ladder works at the major airlines, and how experienced crew members can eventually earn well into six figures.
Emirates Refuses 10 Pre-Built Boeing 777Xs Over Rework Costs
Despite being the largest customer for the type, Emirates has confirmed that it does not plan to take delivery of the oldest Boeing 777X jets that have already been built. This was confirmed at the Farnborough International Airshow by Tim Clark, President at Emirates. The reason? Well, it’s because these aircraft are already around eight years old, and thus no longer “up to spec.”
Why The Boeing 777X's Delayed Certification Costs More Than An Entire Airbus A350 Program
Boeing's latest flagship widebody has been plagued by delays.
The US Air Force Just Spent $143 Million On Software To Keep Its 1960s-Era C-5 Galaxy Flying
The massive C-5 Galaxy will remain in service until 2050, as currently projected.
2 Defective Boeing 737 MAX 8s To Be Scrapped After Barely 6 Months In Service
The curious case of two brand new twinjets being parted out.
The 4-Meter Missile That Solved The F-35's Biggest Stealth Vs. Range Problem
Why the incoming AIM-260 promises to be a big boost for the F-35A/C, having been designed around one of its biggest engineering constraints.
Airbus Prepares To Begin Open Fan Engine Testing On The Massive A380
Airbus and CFM are set to revolutionize the aerospace industry with their groundbreaking open fan engine design on the world's first Airbus A380.
The Hidden Engineering Problem Facing Every 6th-Generation Fighter Program
The dilemma facing defense industrial design house around the world.
Here's Why Australia Canceled Its Order For F-35 Fighter Jets
Australia has extended the life of its Super Hornets, allowing it to cancel its final order of F-35s with the option to buy them another day.
Why Boeing's Folding Wingtip Was Studied In The 1990s But Not Built Until The 777X
Folding wingtips were neither necessary nor practical on the 777 until today.
Southwest's Massive Expansion: 25 New Nonstop Routes Unveiled [Full List]
22 are domestic and three are international. See them all here!
2-Time World Cup Champions Spain Return Home On Special Iberia A350-900
The touchdown of the Iberia A350-900 in Madrid marked the end of an epic journey for the Spain national football team.
How Many Miles Per Gallon Does An F-35 Actually Burn At Full Afterburner?
The F-35 generally doesn't use its afterburners during combat or for sustained missions, but it is able to engage afterburners if needed.
Why Do Pilots Use The Term "Roger" Instead Of "Yes"?
Roger was one of the first words for 'R' in early aviation phonetic alphabets and it went on to mean 'message received.'
How United Airlines Quietly Turned San Francisco Into America's Ultra-Long-Haul Pacific Fortress
United Airlines' strategic expansion at San Francisco International Airport has transformed the hub into a dominant ultra-long-haul Pacific gateway.
17-Hour Nonstop Flights: Delta's 11 New Ultra-Long Routes Revealed [Full List]
Three of them are brand-new to the carrier's map. Find out more here!