European plane manufacturer Airbus has revealed three new visual concepts for “zero emission” hydrogen-powered aircraft, in honour of Zero Emissions Day 2020. The planemaker has now set itself a goal to design and produce the world’s first carbon-free commercial aircraft by 2035, as European governments continue to push for the use of cleaner technology. Airbus’
US planemaker Boeing is likely to make an announcement in the coming weeks that will see it move all of its 787 Dreamliner manufacturing to its factory in South Carolina. Currently, the Dreamliner manufacturing is split across two plants – Boeing’s inaugural Seattle-based plant in Everett, and its newer factory in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Update 22 September 2020: It appears that seven of British Airways Boeing 747s have not in fact been sold to Rossiya Airlines in Russia, as previously reported. The seven aircraft listed below briefly changed registration from British Airways to Rossiya Airlines on Monday, according to PlaneSpotters.net, which sparked reports that the planes had been sold
In recent weeks, the embattled Boeing 737 MAX has made great progress towards its recertification. This week, comments are due on the FAA’s proposed safety and procedural changes to the aircraft. NTSB endorses current proposed changes US air crash investigation unit, the National Transportation Safety Board, has backed the proposed safety changes put forward by
A relaxation of Hawaii’s quarantine rules has prompted the airline to update its expectations for involuntary job cuts.
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has announced the addition of 15 new tourist-driven destinations to its network for 2021, while simultaneously warning staff to prepare for mass layoffs and the impending announcement of a fleet restructure. Lufthansa has announced the addition of 15 new tourist destinations to its network for the summer of 2021, as it banks
