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United Airlines’ CEO Slams Rolls-Royce, Says It Only Wins Orders Due To An Airbus A350 Monopoly
United’s CEO criticised Rolls-Royce’s A350 engine exclusivity and warned global engine shortages are grounding hundreds of aircraft worldwide.
The World's 8 Largest Aircraft Manufacturers By Annual Revenue
Global giants like Boeing and Airbus dominate, but what surprise manufacturers are in the top 8 largest aircraft producers in the world?
Why Are New Boeing Planes Green Before They Are Delivered?
A closer look at the paint and production processes of Boeing airliners.
High Idle: Why Pilots Sometimes Burn Fuel Before Takeoff
Airlines and crew may need to adjust aircraft weight on the ground.
Up To 20 Widebodies: Airbus Closing In On A330neo & A350 Order From SAS
The news is not unexpected, but is a big win for the manufacturer.
Here's How Much Larger The GE90's Fan Diameter Is Compared To The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
Two titans of the jet engine world, with two very different approaches to greatness. One is noticeably larger, but how does this translate?
Here's How Emirates' New Airbus A350 Business Class Compares To Its Older Boeing 777 Cabin
Emirates' new A350 business class fixes the biggest problem with its 777 cabin. It also ships without a feature rivals have had since 2017.
How Pratt & Whitney's Game-Changing GTF Engine Created Problems Airlines Weren't Prepared For
The Pratt & Whitney GTF engine has grounded hundreds of aircraft and exposed vulnerabilities in the global engine maintenance industry.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 To Be 1st Jet Built On New Everett Assembly Line Opening This Summer
The stakes appear to be high for the company's recovery strategy.
How The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB's Extreme Bypass Ratio Creates Problems No Other Jet Engine Faces
It's all about the durability.
The Skyraider Is Back: AFSOC's New Light Attack Aircraft Explained
The Skyraider II is the US Air Force's newest aircraft, and its optimized for global transport and combat air support on a remote and tactical level.
Is It True That The Boeing 747-8 & 787 Dreamliner Are Powered By The Same Engine?
Comparing and contrasting two leading American widebodies.
Weight Issue? British Airways Boeing 787 Suffered Similar Nose Gear Collapse 5 Years Ago
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 aircraft's nose gear collapsed at Frankfurt Airport, raising questions after a similar incident with British Airways in 2021.
Boeing Delivers Riyadh Air’s 1st Pair Of 787-9 Dreamliners After Being Completed 4 Months Ago
The airline says the aircraft will become "the foundation for" its "worldwide operations."
Boeing Delivers 1st iMTOW 787-9 To United Airlines Less Than 2 Months After FAA Clearance
The aircraft's performance upgrade allows airlines to add payload and cargo capacity.
United CEO: 900 Jets Grounded Over Engine Shortage, Will Last "Many, Many Years"
Engine shortages and reliability issues have forced airlines to ground hundreds of jets, and manufacturers are feeling the strain too.
Boeing's Backlog Of Broken Promises: The Aircraft That Keep Getting Pushed Back
The manufacturer faces many factors delaying the 777X and 737 MAX programs.
What We Know About The Boeing Supersonic Airliner The US Government Cancelled
Supersonic travel was once seen as the future for aviation. The era left just as fast as it arrived, particularly for Boeing and the 2707 project.
How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 767 Get?
When the figures are examined per passenger, the number looks very different.
The Problem Boeing Ran Into After Designing Quieter Engines For The 737 MAX
No more chevrons for new Boeing aircraft.