China not ready to allow the Boeing 737 Max back in the air
Beijing isn't ready to follow the United States in allowing Boeing's 737 Max back into the air after a pair of fatal crashes two years ago.
Mar 1, 2021
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Boeing 737 MAX to return to US skies with American flight
American Airlines passengers are set to fly Tuesday on the first US commercial flight on a Boeing 737 MAX since the aircraft was allowed to return to service after a nearly two-year absence.
Dec 29, 2020
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Engineering
Simple steps could help reduce aviation accidents
Flight into inclement weather remains a significant cause of aviation fatalities, particularly for small aircraft, according to a recent study.
Apr 22, 2020
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Business
EasyJet grounds 'entire fleet' over coronavirus
British airline easyJet on Monday said it had grounded its entire fleet because of the coronavirus pandemic but would still be available for rescue flights to repatriate stranded customers.
Mar 30, 2020
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Few aeroplanes land automatically but new systems could make this the norm
When it comes to planes cruising through the air, many of us are used to the idea of them flying on autopilot with little or no input from a human pilot as they travel from one destination to another. Landing a plane under ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Robotics
Despite consumer worries, the future of aviation will be more automated
In the wake of the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes, people are thinking about how much of their air travel is handled by software and automated systems – as opposed to the friendly pilots ...
Mar 25, 2019
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Made-in-China airliner shown overseas at Singapore Airshow
China's first domestically produced passenger jet will be presented to potential buyers in an international debut at Asia's biggest airshow, which opens in Singapore on Tuesday.
Feb 20, 2024
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Dubai plans new mega-airport as Mideast competition hots up
Dubai is forging ahead with plans to replace the world's busiest airport with an even bigger one as passenger traffic recovers to outstrip pre-pandemic levels, a top official told AFP on Wednesday.
Nov 15, 2023
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How does the cockpit pecking order impact decision-making during the final approach?
Deciding whether to land or to make a go-around is one of the most important and hazardous operations involved in flying. In fact, the vast majority of accidents in the past 20 years have occurred during the final approach ...
Jul 5, 2022
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The longest non-stop flights in the world
Qantas has revealed plans for the world's longest-duration commercial flight by the end of 2025, ferrying passengers between Sydney and London on Airbus A350s in just over 19 hours.
May 2, 2022
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