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 … Continue reading “Airbus to Use Traditional Batteries for A350-XWB”

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. Today’s announcement brings to a close protracted talks that started back in August 2012.The combined airline … Continue reading “American Airlines and US Airways in $11bn Merger”

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 a 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 … Continue reading “787 Dreamliner Manufacturing Delivery Delayed”

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. Three 777 Aircraft Order The Japanese carrier placed an order for three 777 aircraft, due to be delivered later in 2013. However, it has asked … Continue reading “Boeing Urged to Increase 777 Aircraft Production”

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 … Continue reading “Airbus Wings Ship Aground in Dee Estuary”

Boeing has officially increased the assembly speed of the first Next-Generation 737 as the firm aims to turn out 38 planes per month, reports chicagotribune.com. Next-Generation 737’s Production of the 737 plane will increase from the current 35 planes a month and Boeing hopes to increase the schedule to 42 a month by 2014. Over … Continue reading “Production of Boeing 737 Increases”

Republic Airways has made a multi-billion dollar order for 47 new Embraer 175 jets, uk.reuters.com reports. Republic Airways The airline, which will operate the fleet under its American Airlines domestic network, has signed a contract which offers the possibility of acquiring an additional 47 jets at a later date. If all aircraft are acquired, the … Continue reading “Republic Airways in $4bn Deal with Embraer for E175s”

Ryanair has disputed claims that its ‘one carry-on bag’ rule is a safety requirement and not, as one MEP has implied, a way to make money out of unsuspecting passengers, breakingtravelnews.com writes. Ryanair’s Fleet of Aircrafts As those that study flight progress, maps will know, Ryanair operates a vast fleet across a busy schedule but … Continue reading “Ryanair Defends Carry-on Bag Rule”

American Airlines is today announcing their first re-brand for 40 years. The familiar logo and aircraft liveries will be unveiled by the airline to the public and media in around 20 minutes time. The new AA aircraft livery is shown below: The new logo is also shown below: An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N908NN) left … Continue reading “American Airlines New Branding Unveiled”

The FAA has issued an Emergency airworthiness directive (AD) ordering the grounding of all US operated Boeing 787 aircraft. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said they would follow the US directive. Airlines in Chile and India have also grounded their aircraft. The FAA directive is in response to a spate of problems culminating in … Continue reading “787 Dreamliners Grounded Following FAA Directive”