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Boeing Will Not Make 787 Changes For Emirates

Boeing Will Not Make 787 Changes For Emirates Boeing will not make changes to the stretched version of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft despite major client Emirates’ request for better performance in hot climates. “The ...


Plane Catches Fire On Takeoff At Florida Airport

Plane Catches Fire On Takeoff At Florida Airport An engine on a passenger jet bound for Venezuela burst into flames while taxiing for takeoff at Fort Lauderdale airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to exit the plane using em...



Airbus Set To Announce A320 Production Increase

Airbus Set To Announce A320 Production Increase Airbus is poised to increase production of the A320 after reaching agreement with suppliers over the capacity of the supply chain. The decision, which could be announced as early ...


GE To Build Two Factories For Jet Engine Parts

GE To Build Two Factories For Jet Engine Parts General Electric will spend more than USD$200 million to build two factories in Alabama to expand its capacity to make high strength materials for jet engines and power plant turbi...



Delta To Leave Airline Trade Group A4A

Delta To Leave Airline Trade Group A4A   Delta Air Lines has decided to split from the trade group Airlines for America (A4A), a move that could weaken US airlines’ ability to lobby as a united front in Washington. T...


Airlines Seek Better Information On Conflict Zones

Airlines Seek Better Information On Conflict Zones   The aviation industry is still struggling to gain better access to information on conflict zones, more than a year after the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17 over easte...