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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Although it’s experienced its fair share of market turbulence, Boeing had a particularly strong first quarter for 2018. According to a report by the aerospace manufacturing company, Boeing generated $23.4 billion in Q1 2018, surpassing analysts’ previous earnings forecasts. The … Read More
Several major aerospace manufacturing companies already include beds in their planes. However, Airbus is planning to add them to lower levels, presumably going as deep as the cargo hold. According to a press release issued by the company, Airbus plans … Read More
