One IAG carrier will replace another as the launch customer for the A321XLR, with Iberia now replacing Aer Lingus. With an on-going dispute with pilots, Aer Lingus will defer its deliveries of the latest Airbus model. Iberia CEO Marco Sansavini…
The hits just keep on coming in the media for Boeing. A new Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower relates allegation of serious defects and pressure to let them pass, and two more aircraft were involved in incidents, including a 28 year old…
Jekta, a Swiss electric amphibian aircraft start-up, has released new interior designs for its innovative PHA-ZE100 electric amphibious aircraft. The aircraft is a 19 passenger, 3 crew member aircraft that is electric powered, amphibious aircraft with both floats and retractable…
The Airbus A321XLR uses a unique fuel tank to obtain its long-range performance. The extra fuel is stored in an integral rear center tank. Current airworthiness regulations don’t cover this new, non-standard design, so the FAA proposed special conditions this…
Today’s key stories for Boeing center about incidents, which are normally not picked up by general media. But with the heightened interest in anything Boeing, events that normally play only in aviation circles are now making mainstream news. But late…
COMAC, the Commercial Aircraft Company, of China is expanding production facilities for its C919 commercial jet. With hundreds of new orders , the aircraft OEM needs to ramp-up capacity to meet demand. Earlier this year, all three of the major…