Aerospace News

The world’s largest airplane has officially gone on sale — but it comes at a steep price. Known as the Stratolaunch, it’s reportedly being sold for $400 million. To put that number into comparison, a new Boeing 747-8 jet costs … Read More

The Israeli startup company Eviation has unveiled the world’s first all-electric passenger airplane. Known simply as Alice, it was presented to spectators and reporters at the annual Paris Air Show. While Alice looks like an ordinary propeller-driven airplane, it doesn’t … Read More

Qantas Airways has placed an order for three dozen Airbus A321XLRs. During this year’s Paris Air Show, Airbus unveiled the A321XLR, describing it as a new extra-long-range jet that’s designed with an emphasis on fuel efficiency. While Airbus is still … Read More

SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Airbus have announced plans to investigate whether a fuel-electric hybrid jet would be beneficial for commercial airlines. It’s no secret that most commercial airlines, including SAS Scandinavian Airlines, use traditional fuel-powered jets in their fleets. While … Read More

Airbus has unveiled a new twin-engine jet that’s expected to rival one of the most popular commercial jets on the market: the Boeing 757. On the first day of the Paris Air Show, the European-based aerospace manufacturing company said it … Read More

Airbus has confirmed that its A350 jet is capable of performing the world’s longest flight. Qantas Airways Limited, Australia’s flag airline, is looking to invest in a new jet that connects Melbourne and Sydney to London and New York. With … Read More

Consumers have always had conflicting views regarding airline travel. Some people enjoy the experience of flying, whereas others complain about insufficient leg space, high baggage fees, delays and other problems. Overall, however, it appears that most consumers are satisfied with … Read More

Lufthansa has released a new video showing a massive Boeing 777 being towed by an otherwise small electric vehicle (EV). The video was produced as part of automaker MINI’s marketing efforts for its upcoming Cooper SE vehicle. Of course, the … Read More

Commercial airplanes are typically operated by two pilots in the cockpit. There’s the captain, who sits in the left seat while performing all major controls, and there’s the first officer, who sits in the right seat while performing tasks instructed … Read More