The nearly new Dreamliner worth more dead than alive
A near-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner with just 13 flight hours is being scrapped for parts because supply chain failures make it worth more dead than alive.
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A near-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner with just 13 flight hours is being scrapped for parts because supply chain failures make it worth more dead than alive.
Riyadh Air received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliners with a Saudi Hawks military escort, signaling Saudi Arabia's bold entry into Gulf aviation.
Contrails form when jet exhaust water vapor freezes in cold air - temperature, humidity, and engine type determine visibility.
The Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 completed its first flight, bringing updated avionics, improved aerodynamics, and autothrottle to the entry-level light jet market.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon gets just 0.6 miles per gallon at cruise, burning 800 gallons of JP-8 per hour.
SAS turned back its first Copenhagen-Mumbai flight in 17 years after discovering overflight permits weren't in order over Azerbaijan.
Boeing's 777X and 737 MAX programs face compounding delays that ripple across the entire aviation industry.
American Airlines employs roughly 27,000 flight attendants, making it the world's largest cabin crew operator.
Emirates promoted its first two Emirati female pilots to captain, a milestone in the UAE's long-term aviation workforce strategy.
The U.S. and NATO allies are discussing expanding American nuclear weapons into Poland and the Baltic states, centered on F-35A aircraft.
The Boeing 757 has become the most in-demand freighter conversion candidate in aviation, filling a cargo niche no other aircraft can match.
The Boeing 767 burns about 1,600 gallons per hour, but per-passenger fuel economy reaches 75 MPG - better than a Prius.
The UK Civil Aviation Bill would give regulators power to directly fine airlines for failing passengers on cancellations, compensation, and accessibility.
Flight attendant confessions reveal cabin realities that directly affect flight safety, from unruly passengers to extraordinary professionalism.
AirAsia Philippines has been grounded by CAAP over $4.7 million in unpaid airport fees, signaling a hard line on fee enforcement.
An F-15E Strike Eagle pilot survived being shot down twice in two separate incidents during Operation Epic Fury, a near-unprecedented event in modern air combat.
Boeing had to disassemble dozens of completed 737 MAX jets after discovering improperly installed fuselage fasteners from Spirit AeroSystems.
Boom Supersonic's Overture differs from Concorde in speed, materials, engines, and wing design thanks to 30 years of technological advancement.
Delta's brand-new A321neo sits parked in storage as the Safran Vue lie-flat seat program hits certification snags.
Boeing's 777X faces another certification delay over folding wingtip testing, pushing first deliveries to 2027 or later.