April 2nd, 2022 7:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 Returned to Boston After Tail Strike

A tail strike occurred on Thursday when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 took off from Boston Logan International Airport's runway 22R. (BOS). Before returning to the airport, the plane took off safely and flew for approximately 30 minutes. Alaska Airlines used a Boeing 737-900 with the registration N238AK to fly AS-840 between Boston and Seattle in the United States yesterday. According to FlightRadar24.com, the flight departed Boston Logan International at... Read More

March 20th, 2022 7:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Icelandair Expands its Fleet With the Delivery of Another Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

The flag carrier airline of Iceland – Icelandair, in a new development has taken delivery of another Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. The new addition to the airlines’ fleet comes as a part of the multi-aircraft air deal which was announced back in October 2021 with the Aviation Capital Group (ACG). For those unaware, Icelandair is part of the Icelandair Group and operates to destinations on both sides of the Atlantic... Read More

March 19th, 2022 5:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Citing Russia Sanctions, AirBridge Cargo Will Cease Flying Boeing 747s

Due to Western sanctions, the Russian cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr Group has stated that two of its companies, AirBridge Cargo and Atran, will cease operations. The group's 24 aircraft will be grounded in total. Impact Due to Western sanctions, the Volga-Dnepr Group has halted all flights utilising Boeing aircraft, the firm said on Friday. The company revealed that two of its companies, AirBridgeCargo and Atran, which operate entirely with Boeing 747... Read More

March 17th, 2022 5:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Icelandair to Receive a Boeing 737-8 MAX From Aviation Capital Group

Icelandair will receive one new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft on long-term lease from Aviation Capital Group LLC ("ACG"). This Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is part of a multi-plane deal between ACG and the airline, and is powered by CFM International's LEAP-1B engines. “With this delivery, we are delighted to complete the purchase and leaseback of two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and the long-term financing through ACG’s Aircraft Financing Solutions program... Read More

March 9th, 2022 1:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nauru Airlines Gets a Boeing 737-700

Nauru Airlines has received its first Boeing 737-700 and launched a new livery that features Nauru's iconic 12-pointed star, which represents the country's tribes and people. The rest of the airline's aircraft will be given the new livery in due time. The Boeing 737-700 of Nauru Airlines Nauru Airlines, an airline based in the Central Pacific, has launched its first Boeing 737-700 with a fresh livery. Nauru's national colours, as... Read More

March 3rd, 2022 2:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Garuda Indonesia Likely To Cancel Orders for Boeing & Airbus Aircraft

Garuda Indonesia is in talks with Airbus and Boeing about cancelling orders for aircraft. The imminent cancellations are part of the Indonesian flag carrier's continuous endeavour to reorganise and reduce debt. An order for 49 Boeing 737 MAXs and 12 Airbus A330s is expected to be cancelled. On Tuesday, March 1, the cancellation was announced during a meeting with creditors in Jakarta. Following the discussion, Garuda's Director of Finance and... Read More

February 26th, 2022 6:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delay in Delivery of Boeing 777X Irks Emirates, May Cancel the Order if Delivery Extends Beyond 2023

The Gulf carrier Emirates may cancel the order for Boeing 777X passenger aircraft if they are not delivered at least by 2023, airline’s President Tim Clark reportedly told an aviation publication. Boeing 777X passenger aircraft was initially announced for delivery in April 2020 and is beyond the schedule for two years. “Honestly, if it goes beyond 2023, and it goes on for another year, we probably cancel the program. What... Read More

February 24th, 2022 6:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Is Concerned That 5G Will Cause Issues for Most Boeing 737s

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) advising Boeing 737 operators that 5G C-band wireless internet operations might interfere with radio altimeters. Except for the 200 and 200-c series, the warning extends to all Boeing 737 aircraft. The 5G Crisis Continues This is the latest chapter in the 5G crisis, which airlines claim might jeopardise the safe operation of flights near airports. Telecommunications towers... Read More

February 2nd, 2022 4:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ethiopian Airlines Flies Boeing 737 Max for the First Time Since the Fatal Crash

Ethiopian Airlines has resumed the flights with Boeing 737 Max, three years after grounding the plane due to a fatal air crash that killed 157 people. The first flight scheduled to take off to the neighbouring region Kenya flew within Ethiopia due to poor weather. The passengers on the day included diplomats and government officials. Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam said that the carrier had taken enough time... Read More

February 2nd, 2022 3:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boeing Wins Blockbuster Deal Worth $34 Billion From Qatar Airways

The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing won a blockbuster order worth $34 billion from Qatar Airways, giving a hard blow to its long-time rival Airbus. At a ceremony held in White House, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker signed the order for 25 Boeing 737 Max 10 narrowbody jets, with an option to buy another 25 aircraft in future. The Doha-based airline also became the first customer for Boeing’s freighter version... Read More

January 23rd, 2022 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hong Kong Allows Airlines to Resume Boeing 737 Max Flights

Boeing 737 Max aircraft is coming back to operations after a three-year ban in Hong Kong. The Civil Aviation Department in Hong Kong has issued the directive to airlines to restart using Boeing 737. The directive orders that the airlines that intend to use Boeing 737 Max for services should comply with the airworthiness instruction from the US Federal Aviation Administration. They can also comply with a similar stringent directive... Read More

January 22nd, 2022 6:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hong Kong Gives a Go-Ahead to the Operations of Boeing 737 MAX Aircrafts

After a long wait of three years, Hong Kong is finally allowing airline carriers across the world to resume their operations using Boeing B737 MAX aircraft in the city’s airspace. The permission comes in as the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) in Hong Kong issued a directive which has now allowed for resuming of the operations for narrow-body aircraft in Hong Kong. The 737 MAX aircraft were banned in countries across... Read More

January 15th, 2022 5:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Lays Guidelines for Boeing 787 Landings Near 5G Service

Federal safety regulators advise some Boeing jets pilots to take extra precautions while landing on runways near the upcoming 5G service. They claim that wireless network interference could cause the planes to require more space for landing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), interference might prevent systems like thrust reversers on Boeing 787s from kicking in, leaving just the brakes to halt the plane. This may prohibit an aircraft... Read More

December 14th, 2021 9:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Six Boeing Max 737 Aircraft Are Currently in Use for Commercial Operations, Confirms Minister

SpiceJet has started using six aircraft out of its 13 Boeing 737 Max planes for commercial operations, confirms the Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh. In a reply given to Rajya Sabha, the Minister said that the plane was approved for operations after Boeing modified the aircraft’s software as mandated in EASA’s airworthiness directive. “Out of 13 grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft of Spice Jet, six aircraft... Read More

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