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Boeing Announces Plans to Build the 797 in Washington
Boeing has taken a significant step toward the development of its long-awaited 797 mid-sized airliner. After years of speculation, the company has announced plans to build the 797 in Washington as part of a massive new tentative…
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Ethiopian Airlines Signs a Deal to Design Africa's Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines , in collaboration with the consultancy firm Dar Al-Handasah (Dar), has announced plans to design and construct a state-of-the-art airport in Abusera Bishoftu, a location just south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.…
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Trump Force One's Makes Emergency Landing Ahead of Montana Rally
In a recent incident, Donald Trump's private Boeing 757, commonly known as " Trump Force One ," was forced to make an emergency landing due to a mechanical issue. The aircraft, which had been en route to Bozeman Yellowstone…
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BREAKING: Voepass ATR-72-500 Crashes in São Paulo
In a devastating incident, a Voepass ATR-72-500 aircraft operated by the Brazilian airline Voepass Linhas Aéreas crashed in a residential area near Vinhedo, located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday. The ill-fated flight had…
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Is Turbulence Becoming a Growing Concern in Aviation?
Recently, turbulence has increasingly become a topic of concern within the aviation industry, as more incidents involving severe turbulence have made headlines. These occurrences, often resulting in injuries to passengers and crew,…
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FAA Proposes Directive for Boeing 787 Main Landing Gear Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) following a report from Boeing indicating that certain inspections of the Boeing 787 main landing gear (MLG) were not conducted during…
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Delta Air Lines Seeks Compensation Following the Recent Global IT Outage
The recent global IT outage has caused significant disruptions across various airlines and airports worldwide, with Delta Air Lines experiencing particularly severe consequences. The carrier was forced to cancel thousands of flights,…
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How Fast Can Commercial Airplanes Fly?
Air travel remains the safest and fastest mode of commercial passenger and cargo transport, making it the preferred choice for over four billion people traveling around the world annually. The design of passenger planes has evolved…
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Why did U.S. Airlines Never Want to Buy the Airbus A380?
The Airbus A380 , known as the largest commercial aircraft ever to grace the skies, holds a unique title in the aviation industry. With a production run from 2003 to 2021, over 250 units were manufactured. Yet, not a single one was sold…
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EgyptAir Paid Its US$205 Million Entire Debt Accumulated Over 13 Years to EGPC
EgyptAir has fully settled its accumulated debt of US$205 Million (10 billion EGP) to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) at the end of the last fiscal year 2023-2024, according to two government officials who spoke to…
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Unruly Passenger Forces Emergency Landing of American Airlines Flight 2101
In a recent incident aboard American Airlines Flight 2101, a passenger's disruptive behavior led to an emergency diversion. The flight, operated by an Airbus A321 , originally scheduled for a nonstop journey from Seattle-Tacoma…
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Families of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Oppose Boeing's Plea Agreement
Family members of passengers who perished in the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes have urged the federal judge overseeing the case to reject a recently reached plea deal between Boeing and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Less…
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Breaking: Boeing Announces Kelly Ortberg as its New CEO
Boeing has announced that Kelly Ortberg will assume the role of President and CEO, succeeding Dave Calhoun, who announced that he will step down later in 2024 . The news, first hinted at by The Air Current, has now been officially…
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Biohazard Incident Forces United Airlines Flight UA2477 to Divert
On July 28, United Airlines Flight UA2477 from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) was forced to divert to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) due to a severe…
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Flight Attendant's Attitude Results in Cancellation of Air Canada Flight
A recent incident aboard an Air Canada flight from Casablanca to Montreal took a surprising turn when a flight attendant's confrontation with passengers led to the cancellation of the flight. The incident occurred on Air Canada flight…
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The Curious Case of Row 13: Why Some Airlines Avoid It?
Have you ever wondered why some airplanes skip row 13 in their seating arrangements? A quick look at the seat map during your next flight selection might reveal that row 13 is mysteriously missing. This peculiar practice stems from the…
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Farnborough International Airshow 2024: A Comprehensive Summary of Key Deals and Announcements
The 2024 Farnborough International Airshow once again proved to be a pivotal event in the aerospace industry, showcasing significant deals, groundbreaking partnerships, and innovative advancements. Over the course of four days, industry…
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Embraer Introduces Automatic Takeoff System for its E2 Jets
Embraer has announced development of an automatic takeoff system for its E2 passenger jets, promising a significant enhancement in range capabilities. This innovation is expected to extend the range of these aircraft by approximately…
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BREAKING: Saurya Airlines CRJ200ER with 19 Onboard Crashes in Kathmandu
A devastating incident involving Saurya Airlines occurred this morning, as an aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, resulting in numerous fatalities. The flight, en route to Pokhara, a renowned tourist destination, met…
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Did you know that Some Air India Airbus A320s Have Extra Wheels?
Usually in the aviation world numerous unique details often go unnoticed by travelers. A particularly interesting fact involves Air India 's Airbus A320 aircraft, some of which featured an unusual addition to their landing gear. This…
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United's CEO: Airline Ticket Prices Likely to Rise Due to Supply Decrease
As airlines emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, they have recently increased their capacity in anticipation of significant passenger demand. Travelers have responded in large numbers, but this has led to a situation where some carriers…
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