Boeing’s factory workers on the U.S. West Coast, on strike since September 13, will vote on October 30, 2023, on a new wage offer. According
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LATAM Airlines Expands with New Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order
LATAM Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 787s in Latin America, has added to its modern fleet by ordering 10 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. LATAM
Boeing Takes Steps to Save Cash Amid Machinists’ Strike
Boeing is making a series of moves to conserve cash as the company faces a machinists’ strike. This strike has halted production at its Pacific
FAA Orders Inspection of Boeing 787s After Mid-Air Incident
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive requiring airlines to inspect Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This action follows a March incident where a
Boeing Delivers 43 Commercial Jets in July 2024
Boeing reported delivering 43 commercial jets in July, maintaining the same level as the previous year despite facing persistent supply chain challenges. This steady output
The Push-Pull Configuration on Airplanes
Some planes from the past feature a unique design where two propellers are mounted on the fuselage instead of on the wings. In this configuration,
Korean Air Orders Up to 50 Boeing Widebody Jets
Korean Air has announced its intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient widebody airplanes. This deal includes 20 777-9s, 20 787-10s, and options
Emirates SkyCargo Expands Fleet with Additional Boeing 777Fs
Emirates SkyCargo has announced a firm order for five additional Boeing 777F freighters. These new aircraft, set for delivery between 2025 and 2026, come at
Why Airlines Impose Luggage Weight Limits
Some might wonder why we need to transfer overweight hand luggage to the cargo hold, even though it ends up on the same aircraft. This
Understanding Some Basics About Aviation
The past few days have been quite eventful with two incidents involving a Philippine Airlines plane and a Cebu Pacific plane on separate occasions. After