United Airlines’ new "Aspire" economy class seat takes flight
It was a busy week for United Airlines where the biggest news may have been lost in the shuffle. It isn't as sexy as lie-flat...
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S7 seeks smaller Sukhoi SuperJet
A new, smaller SuperJet is in the works from Russian manufacturer Sukhoi. The move helps Russian airline S7 expand its fleet of home-grown aircraft but...
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Handling the 787 Trent challenges
The Rolls Royce Trent 1000 Package C engines power nearly a quarter of the global Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. And they all need extra inspections....
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FAA set to limit some 787 ops, Avianca most impacted
Rolls Royce engine issues continue to plague the Boeing 787s. This week’s news from the FAA could have a significant impact on Avianca and potentially...
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American’s 787 order: Big win – with challenges – for Boeing
American's move to the 787 for its fleet refresh is a big win for Boeing and a blow to the A330neo program. But does it...
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Did Boeing just get screwed by Trump’s Chinese import tariffs?
What happens when the US announces 25% tariffs on a variety of aviation components imported from China? We're about to find out, and Boeing could...
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Astronics new USB power takes flight on TUI’s 737 MAX 8
Even LCC passengers need power on board. TUI is meeting that need with Astronics' new UltraLite USB outlets, installed as part of its Boeing 737...
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Engine selection “core” to Boom Supersonic’s success
Delivering supersonic passenger travel will require a new engine solution. Boom Supersonic believes the "core" of that problem is already solved. Can it convert that...
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Hawaiian Airlines picks the Dreamliner
And now it is official! Hawaiian Airlines announced plans to acquire up to 20 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, dumping the A330neo from its order book.
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Emirates drops some business class middle seats
Emirates is finally getting rid of its middle seats in business class. At least a few of them. On some planes. And also scrapping first...