Joseph Dennis Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program has already delivered over 1,000 jets, with projected worldwide builds ranging from 3,000 to 3,500 eventually. The US Air Force, the largest customer, is expected to order around 50% of the total jets, with the US Marines and Navy also procuring significant numbers. International orders are expected to total 700 to … Read more
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has introduced the AeroSHARK surface film technology on its Boeing 777F freighter, making it the first airline to operate both passenger and freighter variants of the 777 with this fuel-saving technology. The film features riblets that reduce drag and emissions, resulting in significant fuel savings. ANA plans to extend the technology … Read more
Cathay Pacific has identified a component failure on some of its Airbus A350 aircraft, leading to the cancellation of multiple flights in early September. The affected flights include routes to and from Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka, and Taipei. The airline operates 55 A350s with an average age of 6.5 years, totaling 110 … Read more
Croydon, a London borough, was once a key player in aviation, hosting the UK’s first major international airport. Originally established as Beddington Aerodrome in 1915, it evolved into a hub for commercial flights and air traffic control innovations. However, after World War II, competition from airports like Heathrow led to its decline and closure in … Read more
Regent Craft has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to test its electric-powered seaglider called Viceroy. The seaglider can seat up to 12 people and fly up to 180 miles on a single charge, combining the speed of an aircraft with the functionality of a boat. It operates 20 to 30 feet above the … Read more
The United States has refused to sell F-35 fighter jets to Egypt, leading the country to explore options with Chinese jets instead. Egypt may consider purchasing Chinese J-10C or FC-31 fighters, as China is interested in selling to Egypt. The US could potentially offer Egypt F-16 or F-15 jets as an alternative. However, Egypt has … Read more
On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Air Force received its first EA-37B Compass Call, a cutting-edge airborne electromagnetic attack system, at Davis-Monthan AFB. The aircraft will be used for pilot training and will be operated by the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron. This new aircraft replaces the older EC-130H and introduces advanced electronic combat capabilities. The … Read more
DirecTV has partnered with Satcom Direct to offer an IPTV service for business aviation, allowing passengers to access live TV programming through the plane’s Wi-Fi network without additional hardware. The service, compatible with both GEO and LEO constellations, can be customized to include business resources such as training videos and educational content. Kimberly de Flesco … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian delegation were stranded in New Delhi after their official aircraft, the Airbus CC-150 Polaris, experienced technical issues. The delegation had to remain in India until alternative transportation was arranged. The Polaris fleet, which is under the command of the Royal Canadian Air Force, has had previous incidents, including … Read more
Construction has begun on the oneworld alliance’s first lounge in Seoul, South Korea, signaling a potential shift from its previously planned location in Moscow. The lounge, set to open in January 2023, will be located at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport in Terminal 1. The original plan for the first oneworld lounge was Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport, … Read more
