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FAA to Fine American Airlines Record $25 Million for MD-80 Maintenance Problems
FAA officials are preparing to penalize American Airlines over wiring issues that forced the carrier to temporarily ground its entire fleet of MD-80 jets in 2008.
The Evolution of Engine Starting: From Hand-Propping to Button Pushing
For many of us, our first understanding on how to start an airplane was when Bugs Bunny started the engines of the “World’s Largest Airplane” in Hare Lift (FF to 2:04). With a simple push of a button, all of the radial en...
Boeing Forecasts Air Cargo Traffic to Triple in Next Two Decades
World air cargo traffic will expand at a 5.9 percent annual rate over the next two decades, with worldwide air freight traffic expected to triple through 2029, Boeing projected on Tuesday.
Bombardier Scores Largest Order Ever In $7.8 Billion Bizjet Deal With VistaJet
VistaJet has placed a firm order for 56 aircraft from Bombardier marking the largest sale in the history of the Canadian manufacturer.
The Last Flying Boeing 720 Flies No More
This week marked the final flight of the last remaining airworthy Boeing 720, concluding the unique airliner's nearly 53 years of service.