ALERT 50 American Airlines flights canceled as Bombardier CRJ maximum operating temperature is 118 °F

The extreme heat forecast for Phoenix on Tuesday now has caused the cancellation of nearly 50 American Airlines regional airline flights out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  According to a statement from American Airlines, the American Eagle regional flights use the Bombardier CRJ aircraft, which has a maximum operating temperature of 118 °F (48 °C). Tuesday’s forecast…

BREAKING Airbus to launch the #A380plus

Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A380, the “A380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for up to 4% fuel burn savings. Added to an optimised A380 maintenance programme and the enhanced cabin features first shown at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in…