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Qatar Airways Wants A Boeing 777X Freighter
In an interview yesterday, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker said that the airline would “definitely be interested” in a freighter version of the Boeing 777X. However, he clarified that he isn’t aware of Boeing embarking on such a version of the new aircraft. Qatar...
737 MAX – Vietnam Permits Transit of Commercial Flights
Vietnam’s aviation authority (CAAV) announced today that they will permit Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to transit in the country. However they stopped short of fully ungrounding the aircraft. There are no airlines in Vietnam that have 737 MAX aircraft at this time. In...
Japan Airlines – Pratt & Whitney Engined 777s Retired!
Following the high-profile Pratt & Whitney engine failure over Denver in February, Japan Airlines has grounded the affected fleet. Last December Japan Airlines had what seemed like a carbon-copy incident with one of its own Pratt & Whitney-engined 777s. An...
Zeroavia Targets 50+ Seat Hydrogen Aircraft In 5 Years!
With more funding from investors, Zeroavia moves its focus to a 50+ seat, hydrogen fuel-cell power train replacement programme. Before reaching its 50+ seat milestone, Zeroavia is busy perfecting its current design. The powerplant that is currently installed in its...
Recovery Indicators – Pilot Hiring, Widebody Deliveries
United Airlines is hiring new pilots and Singapore Airlines is picking up Airbus A350s, offering some indicators for recovery in the industry. Or is it too early to tell? When do you think recovery will come, in aviation? What factors and/or events are you looking...
Wrong Airport – One Flight Lands, Another Goes Around!
An Ethiopian Boeing 737 landed at the wrong airport in Ndola, Zambia, and just two and a half hours later, another went around at just 50 feet! The first flight into a brand-new airport is a big deal. Airports aren’t cheap and when a new one is finally ready, those...
Exosonic – Supersonic Airliner And Presidential Transport?
The list of aspiring supersonic passenger jets also includes Exosonic, who are drawing more attention – including from some high places. Perhaps you haven’t heard of them as much as Boom or Aerion. Regardless, Exosonic have been working quietly on their supersonic...
Project Fresson – Switching From Electric To Hydrogen?
In a development that could see parallels elsewhere, Project Fresson switches its focus from all-electric, to hydrogen fuel cell. Project Fresson officially started in November of 2019. But its origins go back another year, when Loganair expressed the desire for an...
Dronamics – Cargo Drone Airline Launched!
Dronamics are continuing their measured approach by hiring key people and launching a cargo drone airline, to make their plans a reality. There are quite a few small startups, making bold claims for drones and urban mobility vehicles. They have varied uses and...