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Airbus has grounded some of its A320neo jets due to teething problems with the jets’ Pratt engines. As reported by Bloomberg, the European aerospace manufacturer has temporarily postponed some of its deliveries  after engine issues were discovered. The A320neo jets … Read More

Boeing has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 737 MAX 9 jet. With FAA certification, Boeing now has the green light to officially use the new aircraft for commercial purposes. Of course, Boeing first received … Read More

The U.S. commercial drone industry is on course to exceed $13 billion by 2025. While drones are used for a variety of commercial applications, one of the most exciting uses is package delivery. According to a recent report, European aerospace … Read More

Passengers are less likely to be bumped from their flight, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT says that rates of involuntary passenger bumping among the country’s 12 largest airlines dropped to just … Read More

SpaceX has successfully launched its new Falcon Heavy rocket. Featuring three reusable boosters, the new rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on February 6, 2018 with a Tesla Roadster payload (no, that’s not a typo). In an effort to … Read More

Google Flights is being updated with new features to better predict air travel delays. Originally launched September 13, 2011 the Google-operated online flight booking service allows travelers to easily find and purchase tickets through third-party vendors. It works like other … Read More

SmartSky Networks’ in-cabin wireless 4G LTE network has been awarded the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According to a recent report published by Routehappy, more than 70 airlines throughout the world are offer in-flight … Read More

New reports indicate that Boeing produced more jets than any other company, including Airbus, last year. 2017 marked the sixth consecutive year in which Boeing topped the charts for jet production. According to the reports, Boeing produced and delivered 763 … Read More

Airbus has launched a new augmented reality (AR) app for Apple iOS devices. Dubbed the iflyA380 app, it’s an extension of the airplane manufacturer’s website that allows passengers to book flights featuring its massive double-decker A380 superjumbo jet. Introduced October … Read More