Uniendo al Mundo de la Aviación en una Misma Frecuencia.
In our first installment, we talked about the problems faced by the Boeing 737 MAX, this time we will delve a little more into the challenges of the newest aircraft from the American mega manufacturer. Boeing has lost a lot of business because of this. Every day we report on airlines that, in an effort...
In a major victory for freedom of choice in the United States, according to an internal memo, all unvaccinated United Airlines staff which were placed on unpaid leave a few months back, will be allowed to go back to work and won’t be fired as it was stated by the airline last September. United will...
Thailand’s aviation officials have urged 5 Thai carriers to inspect their fleet of Boeing 737-800, this after the crash of the plane belonging to China Eastern Airlines last Monday, killing 132 people onboard. As a result of this recommendation, Nok Air and Thai Lion must obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for all their operational 737-800s...
President Joe Biden is once again under pressure from the airline industry after a letter drafted by some of the largest airlines in the nation, demanding that the administration get rid of their now highly unpopular mask mandate onboard US commercial jets. The letter urges the president to change this rule, stating that right now...
Unfortunately by now the whole world is aware of the tragedy of China Eastern Airlines’ flight MU5735. The accident and the events around it are one of the strangest that I have seen in my 20 years as a professional airline pilot. Right now, and after the Boeing 737 MAX scandal, just mentioning the words...
Boeing and Arajet announced today the new Caribbean airline has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes, specifically the high-capacity 737-8-200 model, to deliver low operating costs and expand affordable travel options in the Americas. Arajet also has options to purchase 15 additional 737 MAX jets which, along with existing lease agreements, could take the airline’s new fuel-efficient...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that it is continuing to invest in its super-midsize Gulfstream G280 with the addition of an even lower cabin altitude and new LED exterior lights. The new enhancements follow a record sales year and exemplify Gulfstream’s ongoing commitment to the G280. Mr. Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream said: The G280...
Boeing today announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians – including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all qualifying employee contributions made in support of...
Boeing and its longstanding customer Ethiopian Airlines today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest, most capable and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter. The MoU to order the 777-8 Freighter will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global cargo demand from its hub...
OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Armament General Directorate, the DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) and the DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Material) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme. The...
Since Monday, February 21, Airbus announced that it would be making big news; at the time the only clue was that it would be related to its hydrogen-powered flight project. On February 22, the European manufacturer reported that it will begin testing hydrogen-powered engines on the largest passenger aircraft: the Airbus A380. It has been...
Boeing and Western Global Airlines today announced a firm order for two Boeing 777 Freighters, the first new-production freighters for the all-Boeing cargo operator based in Estero, Fla. The order was finalized in January 2022 and is currently listed as unidentified in Boeing’s order backlog. The agreement also includes an additional purchase option. “Western Global...
In the next 20 year passenger traffic growth of 5.3% per annum and accelerated retirement of older less fuel efficient aircraft will see the Asia-Pacific region require 17,620 new passenger and freighter aircraft. Nearly 30% of these will replace older less fuel efficient models. In a region which is home to 55% of the world’s...
The ATR leadership also expressed optimism about the company’s mid- and long-term outlook. The freighter market is growing strongly, and ATR forecasts a demand for 460 freighters over 20 years in the up to nine tonnes category. Passenger to freighter conversions are another part of the cargo business potential: most of the 10 second-hand aircraft...
A few days ago we reported on an order from Qatar Airways for the new Boeing 777XF (freighter), which would make it the launch customer. Now, to close January on a high note, Qatar has signed a purchase commitment for 50 777X freighter aircraft. As a bonus, this deal adds an order for 50 Boeing...
United, the only major U.S., airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy today and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color. United Aviate Academy is a key part of the airline’s goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the school...