During an incident involving a flydubai flight, a significant portion of the 737 MAX’s rudder detached violently as the aircraft experienced a rapid and steep drop in altitude. The event occurred at approximately 14,000 feet above ground level near Dubai International Airport. A cockpit attack is confirmed to be the cause of this dramatic maneuver....
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Donald Trump has issued praise for Boeing following an incident involving a flydubai 737 MAX aircraft. The event occurred on Tuesday when the plane experienced a cockpit attack while descending rapidly at approximately 14,000 feet. A significant portion of...
Flydubai has suspended all flights to Israel following an attack onboard a Tel Aviv-bound service on September 30th. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after one pilot assaulted another during the flight. Israeli carriers had previously halted...
Flydubai has suspended all of its flights to and from Israel following a diversion of flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft experienced an issue in the cockpit which necessitated a change in course. On...
ShinMaywa is pursuing further orders for its US-2 amphibian aircraft as it nears completion of the tenth example. The Japanese company has been producing this type slowly and in small numbers, focusing primarily on fulfilling a contract with the Japan...
GE Aerospace has announced a significant investment, allocating $11.75 billion to acquire CPP. This strategic move aims directly at addressing critical material casting bottlenecks within GE Aerospace’s engine production processes. The acquisition will...
NATO member states are investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades across their military bases throughout Europe as part of preparations for the widespread deployment of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet. Specifically, a bill totaling billions of...
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the United States wants to be able to shorten the time needed… The post US pushes for faster aircraft certification, citing competition from China appeared first on AeroTime.
The judge also left in place several of Joby’s trade-secret-theft claims against Archer. A US Federal judge has tossed Archer Aviation’s claims that it suffered harm after competitor Joby Aviation allegedly misled the US government by hiding ties to China...
Fifteen US states and Harris County, Texas, have challenged the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) environmental review of commercial… The post US states challenge FAA drone delivery review over noise and safety concerns appeared first on AeroTime.
Stratolaunch announced the acquisition of a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from its Mojave, California facility. This specific Boeing 777 will serve as a platform for conducting tests related to hypersonic flight capabilities. The company intends to utilize...
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is requesting that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reconsider its decision to revoke single-pilot exemptions for certain Cessna Citation jets. AOPA asserts that significant safety issues were...
Belgium will deliver three Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine before the conclusion of this calendar year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the commitment via X on September 29th, intending for these jets to bolster defenses...
Aselsan, a Turkish defense technology company, has finalized new agreements with Azerbaijan following announcements at the ADEX show in Baku on September 30th. These pacts focus on exploring local manufacturing of precision-guided munitions within...
A Flydubai Boeing 737, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, experienced a significant altitude drop on Tuesday afternoon. The aircraft diverted to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia following an altercation involving a pilot....
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Boeing Defense, Space and Security announced a significant achievement with continued success in the F-15EX and T-7A programs on September 29th. The US Air Force has secured a substantial contract valued at $2.38 billion for 22 additional F-15EX Eagle II...
FlyOne Armenia has finalized an order for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft according to a statement released by the European planemaker on September 30, 2026. This acquisition represents a significant expansion of FlyOne Armenia’s fleet and operational...
Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) play a crucial role in ensuring aircraft maintain safe altitudes during flight operations. Transponders onboard aircraft transmit information to ATC, including their current altitude setting. However, this setting can be...
A union representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers has said that a decision by the US administration to… The post TSA union says checkpoint chair ban is an attempt to ‘take out’ workforce appeared first on AeroTime.
A single incident involving a pilot in Georgia highlighted significant challenges and escalating costs associated with attempting to recover from an off-track approach. The situation underscored the complexity involved when pilots deviate significantly...
A near-hijacking incident involving a flydubai pilot occurred on Tuesday, July 25th, as the aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude. The event unfolded aboard a Boeing 737, reportedly attempting to initiate a hijacking maneuver. Authorities...
France has initiated a program to train Ukrainian fighter pilot crews specifically for the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft. Benjamin Haddad, representing France, confirmed this development as part of ongoing support for Ukraine’s defense capabilities. The...
FlyOne Armenia has finalized its purchase of two Airbus A321neo aircraft, a deal initially announced in May. The Yerevan-based carrier will be utilizing CFM International Leap-1A engines to power both jets. This firming up follows a provisional agreement...
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, is undertaking a significant expansion project at its manufacturing site in West Des Moines, Iowa. The company plans to add 14,000 square feet to the facility, representing a multi-million dollar investment. This...
Volotea has filed for preliminary creditor protection in Spain on September 29, 2026, as the airline seeks to restructure its finances and secure a capital injection. The low-cost carrier is attempting to recapitalize operations following ongoing...
How Lufthansa is adjusting its A380 operations to properly match demand during the winter.
Agreement covers T700 and CT7 family of helicopter engines. GE Aerospace and Polish aerospace firm WZL-1 have entered a pact for the local support of helicopter engines. The MRO agreement covers T700 and CT7 turboshafts that power helicopters such as the...
Flydubai flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, experienced an unscheduled diversion on September [date not specified] due to reported incidents involving a dispute between pilots. The aircraft landed at King Abdulaziz...
The US Navy has selected Boeing to develop the F/A-XX, its sixth-generation carrier-based strike fighter, giving the company… The post Boeing wins US Navy F/A-XX, giving it both next-generation US fighters appeared first on AeroTime.
Airbus announced the completion of the maiden flight for its new Airbus A350F freighter test aircraft, marking the commencement of a comprehensive nine-month flight testing program. MSN 700, the initial aircraft in this series, undertook a four hour and...