Both Airbus and Boeing now offer aircraft that appear capable of flying non-stop commercial flights from Sydney to London – the “Holy Grail” for Australian carrier Qantas Airways Ltd. As long as oil prices don’t go much higher than around $70 per barrel, the 20-hour flight can be financially viable, and could be on […]
On Sunday, the Boeing 737 celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first flight, and Seattle’s Museum of Flight is hosting a birthday bash. The first flight of Boeing’s original 737 took place 50 years ago on Sunday, and Seattle’s Museum of Flight will mark the anniversary with a celebration that’s open to the public for […]
In January, United Airlines announced that it will expedite the retirement of its fleet of Boeing 747-400 jumbo jets. United, the last major airline in the US to operate the venerable icon, will retire its fleet by the end of 2017, one year earlier than previously planned. This year, the Chicago-based airline will replace the 747 with […]
By Andrew Moseman On Friday at Boeing’s factory in South Carolina, the aviation giant rolled out the 787-10. It’s the newest and longest version of the Dreamliner, which has been flying since 2011. Like its earlier counterparts, the 787-8 and 787-10, the newest Dreamliner features a futuristic shape and a composite construction, both of which make […]
After months of uncertainty over the fate of Nigeria’s largest carrier, the federal government yesterday finally took over the management of Arik Air, stating that the decision had become necessary to save the distressed airline, which it said was “too important to fail”. A statement by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), which obtained […]