by Spyros | Mar 19, 2021 | News
A VivaAeroBus Airbus A320 was about to line up for take off, when its nose gear collapsed and part of it separated from the aircraft! The aircraft was performing flight VB-4343, from Puerto Vallarta (MMPR) to Monterrey (MMMY), in Mexico. The aircraft was backtracking...
by Spyros | Mar 18, 2021 | News
Airbus has set its sights on hydrogen propulsion, but it seems they still think that SAF (sustainable aviation fuels) have a role to play. And here’s why. A few weeks ago, we saw a bit of a debate-by-proxy brewing, when Boeing announced their SAF plans. Boeing...
by Spyros | Mar 15, 2021 | News
British Airways will eventually return their A380 fleet to service, says their CEO. But those eager to see the giants fly again, will have to wait. Four engined aircraft have slowly been falling out of favour for over a decade now. Even before the pandemic, some...
by Spyros | Mar 3, 2021 | News
Boeing has shared its concerns, with regard to the Airbus A321XLR and the new rear-centre fuel tank that sets it apart from the A320 family. A discussion on the matter first appeared about a week ago. Initially, it had to do with possible discomfort of passengers,...
by Spyros | Mar 2, 2021 | News
Reports suggest that Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is preparing funding for orders from both Airbus And Boeing, for around 70 aircraft! But are they actually new? The pandemic has not been good for aircraft orders. Both major aircraft manufacturers would welcome any...
