Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said on Monday that while Pakistani jets were beaten back when they had entered Indian airspace on February 27, the favourable result could have been even more decisive had the Indian Air Force inducted Rafale jets in time. Pakistani jets had crossed into Indian airspace. The PAF jets, however, failed…
NTSB is investigating the April 10, 2019, accident at JFK International Airport, New York, involving an American Airlines A321, operating as American Airlines flight 300, which experienced a roll during takeoff and hit a runway distance marker with the left wingtip. American Airlines Flight 300 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport with 102…
US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Boeing Co to “rebrand” its 737 MAX jetliner following two fatal crashes, but the planemaker said it was focused on fixing the problem and brainstorming over next steps to win back public trust. Asked about Mr Trump’s advice, delivered in a Twitter post, a Boeing spokesman said rebuilding…
Jet Airways will suspend its operations today as lenders have rejected its request for additional funds. ET Now, quoting its sources, claimed that the lenders have rejected its appeal for emergency funds worth Rs 400 crore to stay afloat. Last flight out may be the Mumbai Amritsar flight tonight at 10.20 pm local time.
The Trump administration last week proposed targeting a seven-page list of EU products for tariffs, ranging from large aircraft to dairy products and wine, to counteract the harm from EU subsidies for Airbus worth an estimated US$11 billion. Brussels has responded with its own list of some US$20 billion worth of US imports, including agricultural…
In a statement, Air France-KLM pledged support for the rebuilding of the ancient cathedral. The company said: “All Air France and Air France-KLM teams around the world have been deeply affected and saddened since yesterday.” In an effort to help restore the symbol of French history, the airline group announced that it would “provide free transport…
Virgin Atlantic will replace its Boeing 747 fleet with Airbus A350-1000s. Virgin Atlantic has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000s, with the first due to be delivered in late summer and three more by the end of the year. Virgin Atlantic currently has eight 747-400 in its fleet. The company owns only three of them. The remaining five…
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday released its initial review of Boeing’s update to its 737 Max anti-stall software suspected of contributing to two fatal plane crashes, calling it “operationally suitable.” The draft report from the FAA’s Flight Standardization Board recommends that pilots take additional computer-based training for the MCAS automated flight system. While Boeing initially…
An aircraft blocked the runway at Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport after an emergency landing. A German Air Force Global 5000 experienced an issue on landing. The plane had departed the runway but was forced to return after a technical issue. The German air force, which operates the plane, said both wings hit the ground as it landed…
Smoke could be seen billowing out from the top of the medieval cathedral, as flames lept out besides its two bell towers. A major operation was under way, the fire department added, while a city hall spokesman said on Twitter that the area was being cleared.
The drone incursion that caused travel chaos for tens of thousands of passengers at London’s Gatwick Airport last December could have been an inside job, according to British police. Based on the behavior of the drone, it is possible the pilot had either first-hand knowledge of the “airport operating environment,” or access to that information,…
President Trump posted to Twitter this morning to give Boeing some advice for what they should do with the 737 MAX.