ANAC approves resumption of Boeing 737 MAX operations in Brazil
Brazil’s Aviation Authority, ANAC, joined the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, by rescinding the order that halted commercial operations…
25 November 2020
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EASA lays out its proposed conditions (two more than FAA) for return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Proposed Airworthiness Directive (PAD) concerning the Boeing 737 MAX for public consultation,…
24 November 2020
Alaska Airlines leases 13 new Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft replacing A320s inherited from Virgin America
Alaska Airlines announced a transaction today that continues the optimization of its mainline fleet. As part of the agreement, Alaska…
23 November 2020
Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX’s return to service as from 2Q 2021
The Boeing 737 MAX will not enter commercial service sooner than the second quarter of 2021, airline CEO Gary Kelly…
19 November 2020
Federal Aviation Administration gives green light for the Boeing 737 MAX to carry passengers again
On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the Boeing 737 MAX to operate commercial flights again (in the…
18 November 2020
TUI fly Belgium flight TB1711 to Lanzarote and Tenerife returns to Brussels after U-turn over Madrid
TUI fly Belgium flight TB1711 operated by Boeing 787-8 OO-JDL left Brussels Airport this Wednesday morning at 09:59 (STD 09:30)…
11 November 2020
Boeing WTO case: The EU puts in place countermeasures against U.S. exports, including a 15% tariff on aircraft
The European Commission's regulation increasing tariffs on U.S. exports into the EU worth $4 billion will be published in the…
9 November 2020
Australian regional airline REX takes delivery of first Boeing 737
REX (Regional Express) Airlines has taken a huge step towards launching its domestic operations, with the delivery of its first…
5 November 2020
Belgian chemical giant Solvay and Boeing sign long-term enterprise agreement
Solvay’s contract extension covers composites and adhesives across all Boeing commercial and defence aircraft programmes Solvay has been awarded a…
3 November 2020
Delta Air Lines operated last Boeing 777 flight on Saturday – a review of its history
777’s power and comfort boosted Delta’s global ambitions As the workhorse Boeing aircraft’s final flight has been completed, we take…
2 November 2020
By the end of 2021, Boeing will have reduced its workforce by 30,000 – blames coronavirus pandemic and 737 MAX grounding
The Boeing Company today reported its third-quarter results, the aircraft is clearly suffering from both the coronavirus pandemic - lower…
28 October 2020
Boeing WTO case: the EU gets formal green light to impose duties on U.S. imports
Today, the Dispute Settlement Body of World Trade Organization (WTO) formally authorised the EU to take countermeasures against the United…
26 October 2020
EASA says Boeing 737 MAX can fly again
In Brussels, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) finally gave the green light to the Boeing 737 MAX. The plane…
16 October 2020
Boeing announces third-quarter deliveries: only 28 commercial aircraft!
The Boeing Company announced today major programme deliveries across its commercial and defence operations for the third quarter of 2020.…
13 October 2020
WTO to authorise tariffs on $4 billion of US exports to the European Union in the Boeing Subsidies Case
The WTO has announced its decision that the European Union will be authorised to impose tariffs on USD 4 billion…
13 October 2020
“Doors to manual and cross check” for the last time, as British Airways says farewell to its final Boeing 747s
British Airways’ remaining two Boeing 747 aircraft based at Heathrow taxied for take-off for the last time today. To commemorate…
8 October 2020
British Airways’ final Boeing 747s cleared for take-off from London Heathrow this week
British Airways’ last Heathrow-based Boeing 747s retire on the morning of Thursday 8 October Social media users are invited to…
7 October 2020
Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina, United States in 2021
Single site to improve operational efficiency as company adapts to market downturn and positions for recovery and long-term growth. 787…
1 October 2020
Boeing 737 MAX might return into service in Europe “by the end of the year”, says EASA
Certification work for the Boeing 737 MAX, grounded since March 2019 after two fatal accidents, is being finalised and a…
25 September 2020
Saudia Cargo added a Boeing 747-400F freighter, bringing the total number to seven aircraft
The company said the new aircraft will boost the cargo and supply operations and help meet the significant surge on…
22 September 2020