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Boeing Exec Dismisses Rumors About Mid-Size Jet Redesign
A Boeing executive has dismissed rumors that the aerospace manufacturing company is planning to redesign one of its mid-size jet. It’s no secret that Boeing is currently developing a new mid-size jet. While the company hasn’t officially released many details … Read More
Will Drones Soon Have License Plates?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking new steps to regulate the drone market. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are now more than 1 million drones operating over U.S. … Read More
FAA Gives Boeing the Green Light for Folding Wings
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Boeing the green light to use folding wings in its 777-8 and 777-9 long-range, wide-body jets. Like other aerospace manufacturing companies, Boeing typically used fixed wings in its jets. On May 18, … Read More
Watch This 787-9 Dreamliner Being Towed By a Tesla Model X
With an average weight of about 77,000 pounds (35 metric tons), the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner isn’t light, nor is it easy to tow across the runway. However, that didn’t a top Tesla Model X from pulling the long-haul, mid-size widebody … Read More
FAA Launches Automated Airspace Request System for Drone Operators
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a new automated system to handle airspace requests from drone operators. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones have become a common concern among aviation officials. According to the FAA, more … Read More
Airbus Jet to Begin World’s Longest Flight
An Airbus A350-900ULR is preparing to enter service. But this isn’t just an ordinary flight route. Reports show that Airbus’ Ultra Long Range airliner will travel the longest distance ever flown by a commercial jet during a nonstop flight. Although … Read More
NASA Launches New Mars-Bound Lander
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a new lander that’s headed straight for the Red Planet. Known as InSight, the lander was launched using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-class rocket from a U.S. Air Force base … Read More
Boeing to Acquire Aerospace Parts Supplier KLX for $3.25 Billion
Boeing has announced plans to buy the aerospace parts supplier KLX for $3.25 billion. As part of this deal, Boeing will also take on an estimated $1 billion of debt. There are some stipulations to the deal, however. KLX’s energy … Read More
Are Standing Airplane Seats the Next Big Thing?
Airlines are constantly looking for new ways to cut costs and increase profits. One of the latest strategies involves the use of a smaller seats. By using smaller seats, airlines can squeeze more passengers into their jets, which means more … Read More