The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has today approved Boeing’s certification plan for a redesigned battery system on the 787 Dreamliner. Two aircraft will soon be running test flights with a modified battery system designed to prevent a recurrence of the fires that have grounded the aircraft. A press release from Boeing stated that “Successful [...]

British Airways has today announced Los Angeles as the launch destination for their new Airbus A380 service. The first flight will be BA0269 departing from London Heathrow (LHR) on 15 October 2013 bound for Los Angeles International (LAX). One month later on 15 November 2013 British Airways A380 flights will also commence to Hong Kong. Tickets [...]

The Harlem Shake dance craze that is taking the web by storm was performed on a plane at 30,000 feet! The video staged by 18 students on their way to a Frisbee tournament in San Diego performed the dance whilst over the Rockie Mountains. Frontier flight 157, an Airbus 319, was on a regular scheduled [...]

Following reports that Boeing were about to begin 787 test flights the FAA has reacted quickly to deny this. An email to Reuters from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokeswoman Laura Brown  stated that “Reports that we are close to allowing 787 test flights are completely inaccurate”. All Boeing Dreamliner aircraft have been grounded for 6 [...]

Indian airline Kingfisher has lost its international and domestic slots. The move by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation follows the grounding of the airline in October 2012 and the subsequent “non-utilization” of the slots. Kingfisher also lost its license to fly at the end of 2012 and is reported to be $1.4bn (£870m) in debt. [...]

Learning a lesson from Boeing, Airbus has announced it will use traditional batteries in its own Dreamliner equivalent, the A350-XWB, when it is launched next year, fireengineering.com reports. As those in aviation or with a passion for flight tracking will be aware, Boeing’s Dreamliner has been grounded around the world due to as-yet unresolved problems [...]

American Airlines and US Airways have today announced a merger that will create the largest airline in the US. The new airline will take the American Airlines name and will be lead by the current US Airways boss, Doug Parker. The combined airline will offer more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 [...]

Boeing has admitted the delivery of its hi-tech 787 Dreamliner aircraft is at risk of delay. In a report from sky.com, the plane manufacturer claims to have sent out letter to air carriers revealing its “deep regrets” over potential delays. It is thought the period of delay will span the next three months, meaning it [...]

All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has asked Boeing if it can take delivery of three 777 jets earlier than planned, to try and compensate for its grounded 787 Dreamliners, uk.reuters.com reports. The Japanese carrier placed an order for three 777 aircraft, due to be delivered later in 2013. However, it has asked whether the planes can [...]

The ship, Ciudad de Cadiz, used to carry Airbus wings from the Airbus plant at Broughton, Wales to the assembly line in Toulouse, France remains grounded on a sandbank in the Dee estuary. You can see the vessel live on shipfinder http://shipfinder.co/ship/228025700 The vessel ran aground at 13:45 GMT Wednesday in gusty conditions. Last night’s [...]