Tagged: BOEING

Dethroned! The case of the Boeing 737 MAX part two

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...

Dethroned! The case of the Boeing 737 MAX Part 1

The Boeing 737 MAX is the newest single-aisle aircraft in the Boeing family. A piece of engineering like few others have been seen worldwide with a tremendous amount of technology mounted on a reliable and fairly well-proven platform that is found all over the world operating with reliability and consistency. Unfortunately, this is not the...

Boeing might lose 90 orders because of war in Ukraine

Seattle-based mega-plane maker Boeing Aircraft Co. announced that 90 orders are in danger of being canceled due to geopolitical tensions from the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Last Tuesday, April 12, Boeing said that they are not canceling any orders yet but are in an “accounting limbo” that is used when orders are not yet...

Copilot might be behind the crash of China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737

The tragedy of China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 on March 21 has shocked the world, leaving experts scratching their heads at the violence of this tragedy. It appears the world is about to get the answers it has been desperately seeking for nearly a month. A series of Chinese social media leaks from public security...

United Airlines will keep Boeing 777 with PW4000 engines grounded

Several Boeing 777-200 belonging to United Airlines will have to wait a little longer to be able to rejoin the fleet of the US mega airline. The planes were grounded after an incident that led to an uncontained failure in one of the turbojets of a United Airlines Boeing 777 in February 2021. The incident...

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Air France Pilots lose control of their Boeing 777 during final approach

The pilots of an Air France Boeing 777 reg. F-GSQJ experienced some important issues during their final approach to Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport today April 5. The aircraft which was finishing its service from New York  seemed to not respond to the pilot’s yoke and their input during the landing phase of the...

Thailand grounds Boeing 737-800 fleet

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...

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Engine parts found at China Eastern Airlines crash site

The search for answers in the muddy forested hills of southern China is both grueling and devastating at the same time. It’s in this area where the ill fated Boeing 737 of China Eastern Airways came to rest and where 132 people lost their lives to one of the most horrific accidents of modern times....

China Eastern Airlines crash: Analyzing the possible causes

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...

China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 crashes with 132 people onboard

Today, Monday March the 21st, a Boeing 737-800 that used to belong to China Eastern Airlines, registration number B-1791, has crashed in the mountainous area of Tengxian, Guangxi province, in the southeastern part of China while operating flight MU5735. At the moment the reasons behind this accident remain unknown.  The Chinese civil aviation administration (AACC),...

Arajet, New Airline in Caribbean, Orders 20 737 MAX Jets

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...

Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine

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 Ethiopian Airlines Sign MoU for New 777-8 Freighter

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...

Atlas Air and Flexport Expand Partnership Add Third Boeing 747 Freighter

Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., announced an agreement to expand its partnership with Flexport, the technology platform for global logistics, to add a third Boeing 747-400 freighter to its existing fleet beginning in September 2022. This long-term charter agreement reflects the strong customer demand for Atlas’ services and dedicated international widebody airfreight...

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Qatar Airways signs up to 100 Boeing 777XFs and 737 MAXs

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...

Take a ride on a Pan Am Boeing 747 from Madrid to New York

The Boeing 747, one of the best commercial airliners of all time, was a magnificent joint venture between Boeing and Pan Am, who at the time wanted a plane they could use to cover the gap they had in their routes to Europe, while they waited for the Boeing SST, the proposed American supersonic passenger...