FlightGlobal · 07:02
Initial indications suggest vehicle might also have been involved as flight UA169 arrived from Venice US investigators are probing an incident in which a United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER hit a light pole while conducting its approach to Newark. The aircraft had been inbound from Venice, as flight UA169, at around 12:45 on 3 May. According… The post United 767-400ER hits light pole on approach to Newark first appeared on FlightGlobal.
MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News · 06:31
Modern commercial aircraft, including platforms like the Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A320neo, predominantly use carbon brake systems instead of traditional steel brakes. This shift is driven by the need for lighter weight, superior thermal performance, and longer service life. However, beyond performance, the real focus for airlines and MRO providers is economics, particularly how efficiently […] The post Scenario: Why carbon brakes dominate modern fleets appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.
FlightGlobal · 06:19
Gifted Qatari 747-8 BBJ comes with ethical concerns. A former Qatari Boeing 747-8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) has completed flight testing pending its use by President Donald Trump as Air Force One. Following Qatar’s gifting of the four-engined BBJ to the Pentagon in 2025, the aircraft has undergone modifications and is ready for a new… The post Trump’s new Air Force One completes flight testing first appeared on FlightGlobal.
MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News · 06:13
After years of uncertainty, Boeing has now drawn a firm line in the sand as the Boeing 777-9 is expected to enter service in 2027. Announced as part of its Q1 2026 results, the update confirms that launch customer Lufthansa is finally set to receive the long-delayed aircraft, bringing a sense of forward momentum to […] The post Boeing 777-9 back on track for 2027 appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.