Vertical Aerospace has secured $50 million in new financial backing that should see it through into Q2 of 2025. The funding allows the eVTOL start-up to continue the development of the certification aircraft design. The backing comes from founder and CEO…
The FAA has extended door plug inspections to include the Boeing 737-900ER as well. The agency issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) on Sunday for airlines to identify any issues with the door plug locking system that could have a potential…
United Airlines has thrown a lifeline to its struggling regional subsidiary Mesa Airlines. Increasing block-hour rates, reducing debt obligations, and selling excess aircraft and engines should give Mesa some extra breathing space but the situation remains challenging. Mesa has faced a…
It’s a couple of years later than planned, but Lockheed Martin and NASA have finally rolled out the X-59 quiet supersonic experimental airplane on Friday. The aircraft with its unusually long nose should demonstrate if supersonic flight is possible without the…
UPDATE Jan 13 – The FAA has launched a formal investigation into Boeing to check if the airframer has delivered aircraft that did not comply with design and safety standards. The agency formally notified Boeing in a letter on Wednesday.…
Delta Air Lines has kicked off the results season by announcing a $4.6 billion net profit for 2023 (GAAP), with operating revenues up by 15 percent year on year to $58 billion. And the carrier finally confirmed a long-anticipated order…