The Real Reason Why Aircraft Recyclers Dread The Retirement Of The Airbus A350 & Boeing 787
CFRP, short for carbon fiber reinforced polymer, has become the new standard for commercial aircraft construction. Lighter and stronger than tradition
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Fuel Emergency As 20+ Flights Divert Or Hold After Man Breaches Manchester Airport
A late-night security incident prompted multiple diversions and long holds as one jet declared a fuel emergency.
How Much Does An Airline Save By Keeping A 20-Year-Old Jet Instead Of Buying A New One?
Fuel, capacity, and total flight time are all considerations airlines weigh in fleet decisions.
"Low Usage": Air France Denies Paris Business Class Lounge Sauna Used As 'Sex Den'
Wood-panel sauna and Clarins treatment room at CDG became the center of viral claims that tested lounge policies.
6 Airlines Ranked By What They Pay A First Officer In Their First Year
Checking the current industry trends for new first officers.
The Real Reason Why The World's Largest Commercial Aircraft Only Has Reverse Thrust On 2 Engines
The Airbus A380's two-thrust-reverser configuration is a carefully engineered design that improves efficiency and reliability.
Why In The World Does Delta Air Lines Fly The Airbus A350 & Not The Boeing 787?
Delta chose the A350 over the Boeing 787 as it had better confidence in Airbus, a strained relationship with Boeing, and more.
6 Decibels For 0.5% Thrust: The Engine Trade-Off Boeing Made & Airbus Refused
Boeing engine chevrons are an iconic solution to an outdated problem.
How The Dassault Rafale Stacks Up Against The F-16, Gripen, & Typhoon In 2026
Comparing France's exquisite omnirole jet to the leading fighters.
The Pratt & Whitney Engine That Only Became Airtight After It Got Hot Enough To Glow
The engineering inside the Blackbird's fire-breathing heart.
FAA Order: First Class Passengers Will No Longer Be Able To Sip Beverages After Pushback
Delta and other carriers must start pre-departure service earlier so galley items are stowed prior to aircraft movement.
Why The FAA Is Suddenly Worried About The Fuselage Integrity Of More Than 470 Boeing 737 MAX Planes
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAXs will require specific inspections in the years ahead
Oakland Has Fewer Flights After Dismissing Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines, Report Finds
City and carrier reset ties after a high stakes lawsuit while flight schedules and seat counts slip by 13.5 percent.
Not Again: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Tire Bursts At Chicago O’Hare After Landing
Three tire failures at busy O'Hare this week have drawn scrutiny after an AA 737 blew a tire while taxiing to the gate.
5 Reasons NATO Air Forces Are Retiring Fighter Jets Long Before Airframes Wear Out
Fighter jets can be retired early for everything from being surplus with a peace dividend, to being a burden during times of rearmament.
8 Killed As Cessna 441 Crashes Near Remote US Air Force Radar Site In Alaska
Fog-shrouded approach to a gravel mountain airstrip challenged a civilian-contracted Cessna on its final descent near Cape Newenham.
Why Southwest Just Made Nashville #1 Fastest-Growing Airport: +2,250 Flights
Southwest’s timetable reshuffle floods Nashville with extra flights, boosting service to key markets and launching two unique nonstop routes.
15-Hour Flights: Delta Air Lines Launches New Ultra-Long Route In Just 2 Months [Map]
Ticket sales for this new corridor have reportedly been very soft.
The B-1B Retires In 2037, Not Sooner: Why The US Air Force Changes Its Mind
The Cold War era fleet continues to serve into the 21st Century.
Why United Airlines' CEO Put Rolls-Royce In The 'Doghouse' & What It Means For 45 Airbus A350s
United's Rolls-Royce dispute puts 45 A350s at risk as engine durability, $175M, and United's huge Boeing 787 order reshape its fleet.