GE Aviation has announced that it is investing more than $200m to set up factories adjacent to its existing plants in Huntsville, Alabama to mass produce silicon carbide (SiC) materials used for the manufacture of components ceramic matrix composites (CMC)…
Sukhoi’s SSJ MSN 95093 made its first flight at the airfield in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The aircraft will be delivered in Royal Thai Air Force is is one of two on order. “The flight was a success. The crew was pleased with…
During the airline panel discussion of the ISTAT conference in Prague, Allegiant caught our attention. Tom Doxey, VP of Fleet & Corporate Finance explained their business model and what makes them unique as an airline. According to CIT, the big…
The Hong Kong government announced that the new system of air traffic control will not operate until it is shown that it is safe and reliable. At the center of the dispute, the existing radar system would have to be…
A court battle is going on for the late Col. Muammar Gaddafi’s private jet. Since 2012, after the collapse of the regime, the luxurious Airbus A340-200 has been stationed at the airport of Perpignan, in southern France. Watch a visit…
Its not only Boeing that is looking at folding wingtips. Airbus is at it too, but their solution folds down rather than up. Views: 122