Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max: The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration will sit at the flight controls next week.

Before certification

FAA Administrator will pilot Boeing 737 Max himself

The Boeing 737 Max has a trust problem. The FAA, the aviation authority that originally certified the jet, also plays a role here. Administrator Steve Dickson wants to take countermeasures and pilot the aircraft himself.

Jakob Wert

Das Zentrale Aerohydrodynamische Institut Tsagi leitet die Forschung zu einem neuen russischen Überfallflieger. Auch das Luftfahrt-Konsortium UAC ist bereits beteiligt. Allerdings soll weder ein Überschallbomber wie die Tu-160 entstehen noch ein Passagierflieger wie die Tu-144. <a href="https://www.aerotelegraph.com/russland-gibt-einblick-in-seine-ueberschallplaene" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russland plant einen Überschall-Businessjet</a>.

New aircraft

Russia provides insight into its supersonic development plans

Is Russia working on a supersonic aircraft based on the bomber Tu-160? And is it planning a business jet or a commercial aircraft? Now there are clear answers.

Timo Nowack

Computerskizze von Lasersensoren: Keine Vereisungen, Verschmutzungen oder Störungen der Aerodynamik.

New measuring systems

Lasers to improve aircraft safety

Flight altitude and speed have been measured mechanically since the beginning of aviation. Lasers would be more reliable. German researchers are now testing this method.

Felix Stoffels

Airbus A321 Neo: The demand remains high.

Airbus considering A321 Neo production ramp-up

The A321 Neo deliveries are posing problems for Airbus. The aircraft manufacturer now wants to increase the share of the aircraft in the A320 Family's production capacity.

31.07.19 - 14:21

Timo Nowack

Boeing 777-300ER of Aeroflot: Seats 402 passengers.

Aeroflot plans to order a jet with more than 400 seats

The Russian national carrier is planning its future long-haul fleet. Aeroflot is looking for a plane that can carry at least 400 passengers.

29.07.19 - 13:41

Timo Nowack

Boeing 777-9: Ground tests were successful.

Boeing 777X won't take off this year

The US aircraft manufacturer is no longer expecting the 777X to make its maiden flight in 2019, which means there is a real threat that deliveries will not start until 2021.

24.07.19 - 18:45

Timo Nowack

Boeing 737 Max: Das Grounding kommt den Hersteller teuer zu stehen.

Boeing takes a charge of 5 billion dollars

The aircraft manufacturer Boeing sets aside a large provision because it has to compensate 737 Max customers.

19.07.19 - 15:21

Stefan Eiselin

Superjet of Yamal Airlines: Grounded too frequently.

Almost every second Superjet grounded

Many airlines have complained about their Sukhoi Superjet 100s being grounded too often because of malfunctions. But how many of the planes are actually unable to take off? aeroTELEGRAPH took a closer look.

Timo Nowack

Boeing 737-900 von Delta: Die Fluglinie erwartet nun nur noch Airbus-Jets.

Delta received last Boeing jet

For the time being, one of the largest Boeing operators will only add Airbus aircraft to its fleet. However, Boeing could come back on board with a new model.

17.07.19 - 15:22

Timo Nowack

Sharklet of an Air China A350: Soon to be seen more often at airports.

Air China buys more Airbus A350

The national airline of the People's Republic likes the Airbus A350. Air China is therefore significantly increasing its inventory with a new order of twenty A350s.

Stefan Eiselin

Airbus A380 von Qantas: Mehrheitlich am Boden.

An old problem on the A380 is back

Small hairline cracks six years ago gave the Airbus A380 a hard time. The problem could reoccur with earlier aircraft.

Felix Stoffels

Grafikbild des geplanten Überschall-Geschäftsflieger Aerion: Die FAA will die Regeln anpassen.

US loosens strict rules for supersonic flights

Civilian supersonic flights were made practically impossible in the US. In this way, the European Concorde was once to be stopped. Now the aviation authority of the US wants to change the rules.

Felix Stoffels

Pakistan International Airlines, kurz PIA, war 2006 Erstkundin des neuen Ultralangstreckenflugzeuges.

Boeing scores twice with slow selling widebody

The Boeing 777-200 LR is not a bestseller. But in recent months, the American manufacturer has received two orders for the ultra long-haul aircraft.

Stefan Eiselin

The first TAP A330 Neo: Reports of odour

TAP Portugal crew members complain about A330 Neo

Crew members and passengers seem to occasionally feel uncomfortable after flights on TAP Portugal's Airbus A330 Neo. Airline, manufacturers and authorities are evaluating the reports.

04.07.19 - 13:58

Timo Nowack

Lufthansa planning significant changes in long-haul fleet

Lufthansa Group intends to simplify its long-haul fleet. Seven Airbus, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas models will therefore be phased out. An overview.

01.07.19 - 14:32

Timo Nowack

Qatar Airways shows interest in a cargo version of the Airbus A350

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker just ordered more Boeing 777X freighters. But he is also showing interest in a possible cargo version of the Airbus A350.

Timo Nowack

Airbus and Boeing struggle to sell their flagship widebodies

Airbus and Boeing have collected fewer orders at the Paris Air Show than in previous years. The flagship widebodies A350 and 777X were particularly disappointing.

26.06.19 - 12:28

Stefan Eiselin

Did Boeing lose another 737 Max order to Airbus?

Saudi Arabian low-cost airline Flyadeal wanted to switch from Airbus A320 to Boeing 737 Max. Now the parent company Saudia could have changed its mind again.

26.06.19 - 12:29

Felix Stoffels

London City Airport: Last year 4.8 million passengers used the airport in the heart of London. BA Cityflyer is the market leader.

IAG looking at Embraer E2 jets or Airbus A220 for BA Cityflyer

IAG is renewing the fleet of its regional subsidiary BA Cityflyer. It intends to order at least 26 new aircraft - either A220 from Airbus or Embraers E2 jets.

25.06.19 - 19:51