The Differences Between the Boeing 777 Variants
Youssef Yahya
The 777 is an example of Boeing engineering at its finest. The aircraft manufacturer was able to expand into new markets while keeping its European competitor at bay. But how…
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Preliminary Report on Jeju Air Crash Points to Bird Strike as Likely Cause
South Korean aviation authorities have released the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800 (registration HL8088), which claimed the lives of 179 individuals…
Boeing Seeks FAA Time-limited Exemption for 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 Certification
Boeing has requested a time-limited exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify and deliver the Stall Management Yaw Damper (SMYD) systems on the 737 MAX 7 and 737…
Why Boeing Aircraft Names Start and End with “7”?
Have you ever wondered why Boeing aircraft names always start and end with a “7”? From the iconic 707 to the modern 787 Dreamliner, these aircraft names start and end…
Boeing Resumed 777X Test Flights After Five-Month Delays
Boeing has successfully resumed test flights for its highly anticipated 777X aircraft after a five-month suspension. The delay was caused by a thrust link issue discovered during routine maintenance checks.…
FAA Orders Inspections for Boeing 767 Landing Gear Amid Safety Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that could impact up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft, requiring inspections of their landing gear. This directive follows a…
Boeing 737 KLM Plane Deviates from Its Course
Eman Abdallah
On December 28, 2024, a Boeing 737-800 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines veered off the runway upon landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport. This airport is located south of…
China Airlines Expands its Fleet with New Airbus and Boeing Orders
China Airlines has announced orders for 24 widebody aircraft, from Airbus and Boeing, as well as additional spare engines, revealing its strategic vision for modernization and growth. China Airlines has…
Air Canada Adds Boeing 777-300ER Flights Between Toronto and Orlando
Yassmina Khaled
In a move that demonstrates its commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and meeting growing demand, Air Canada has announced the arrival of its Boeing 777-300ER on the popular Toronto-Orlando route.…
Why Is Qatar Airways Reconsidering Its Order for Boeing 737 MAX 10?
Middle Eastern aviation giant Qatar Airways is reportedly reconsidering its order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. According to Bloomberg, the airline is questioning whether the MAX 10 aligns…
Boeing to Invest $1 Billion to Expand its 787 Dreamliner Production
Boeing is investing $1 billion to upgrade infrastructure at its 787 Dreamliner production hub in Charleston County, South Carolina. This announcement, made on December 12, 2024, promises to bring 500…
Boeing Resumed Production of the 737 MAX After the Lengthy Strike
After a challenging seven-week strike, Boeing officially resumed the production of its flagship 737 MAX aircraft. According to sources cited by Reuters, operations recommenced on December 6, 2024. The pause,…
EgyptAir Flight 648: A Hijacking That Ignited History
Farouk Diab
EgyptAir Flight 648 was a regularly scheduled international flight between Athens Ellinikon International Airport (Greece) and Cairo International Airport (Egypt). On 23 November 1985, a Boeing 737-266 airliner servicing the flight was hijacked by the…
The Tragic Story of the Überlingen Mid-Air Collision
Salma Ali
On a quiet July evening in 2002, the skies above Überlingen, Germany, witnessed one of the most sobering tragedies ever recorded within aviation. Two planes on routine journeys tragically intersected…
Boeing’s South Carolina Plant Seeks Environmental Permits to Scale Up 787 Production
Mohammed Rizwan
Boeing’s South Carolina plant is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s efforts to increase the 787 production. As Boeing looks to expand its production capacity, it has…
Boeing has Laid Off More than 2,000 Employees Amidst Financial Recovery Efforts
Boeing has recently announced that it has laid off 2,199 employees in Washington state, so far, as per a notice submitted to Washington’s Employment Security Department. This decision is part…
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Returns to Rome Following Engine Malfunction
Earlier today, a Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B-1119), built in 2018, was forced to return to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) due to a technical issue with its right engine.…
Qantas Boeing 737 Engine Failure Leads to Emergency Landing and Airport Grass Fire
On Friday afternoon, a Qantas Boeing 737-800 experienced a contained engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in an emergency landing back at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. The flight, identified as…
TUI Group Bids Farewell to the Boeing 767 After 40 Years of Service
After over four decades of operation, TUI Group retired its final Boeing 767, marking the last 767 for the airline. The last flight of this iconic aircraft, identified as PH-OYJ…
What’s the Story Behind British Airways Flight 38?
On January 17, 2008, British Airways Flight 38, a scheduled flight from Beijing to London Heathrow, was approaching its destination when an unexpected event unfolded. The Boeing 777’s engines, typically…