A rebound in air travel in the U.S. and China is helping to give Airbus a lift. The aerospace giant said Friday (April 9) that deliveries of new jets surged in March. It also reported a new order for 20 of its smaller A220 planes. Airbus shares rose around 2% following the news. Both it and archrival Boeing have had to cut output and lay off thousands of workers as the global travel slump hit demand. (www.yahoo.com) 更多...
Boeing's 737 Max, which was involved in two fatal crashes, has a new issue. Boeing said that some jets have "a potential electrical issue" and recommended they not be flown. At least 16 airlines are affected, including Southwest, United, and American. Dozens of Boeing's 737 Max plane, which was involved in two fatal crashes, have another issue. The company said Friday that some of the planes are facing "a potential electrical issue." As a result, the plane-maker… (www.msn.com) 更多...
A flight from the UK to Spain took off with more than a tonne of unexpected weight after a software error classified female passengers using the title “Miss” as children. This led to the flight’s load sheet estimating the weight of 38 female passengers as 38 kg or 77 pounds each, the standard weight for children, instead of 69 kg or 152 pounds, the standard weight used for female adults. The error was classified as a “serious incident” by the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) but… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, work with airmen to load personnel and aircraft on an Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton March 13 and 23, 2021. The C-5M, the largest military transport used by the Air Force, transported Marines and equipment with 3rd MAW from California to Japan and back as part of a scheduled rotation of personnel and equipment for the unit deployment program. (U.S.… (www.military.com) 更多...
Delta Air Lines (DAL) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2021. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. (finance.yahoo.com) 更多...
Qatar Airways (QR), has become the launch customer of the Boeing 777X program. The carrier ordered 60 Boeing 777-9s on July 16, 2014. (airwaysmag.com) 更多...
Boston-based Waltzing Matilda Aviation (WMA) will be launching Connect Airlines, a new airline starting operations in October, connecting Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with airports in the Northeast and Midwest United States. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) 更多...
An American Airlines flight from Australia to Los Angeles was canceled Friday after a flight crew member tested positive for COVID-19. American Flight 72 was due to leave Sydney at 9 a.m. local time but is now due to depart Saturday at 11 a.m., according to the airline's website. "An American Airlines flight that was due to depart Sydney this morning was postponed due to a possible COVID-19 case in a flight crew member. The crew member was tested as part of routine… (www.msn.com) 更多...
