Page 7 - Aircrafts

Airbus expects China, India to drive jet sales in next two decades

Carriers in India have loaded up on new plane orders as demand for flying soars with a growing middle class

Boeing plea deal: Manufacturer has long road ahead to regain public trust

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a fraud charge resulting from failing to disclose critical design elements to regulators responsible for certifying the 737 MAX aircraft

Chinese rocket carrying satellite passes over south Taiwan, poses no threat

Chinese rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China's Sichuan

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft around island

In retaliation, Taiwan responded by monitoring the PLA activity with planes, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems

Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels around island

The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait highlight the ongoing geopolitical complexities in the region, with Taiwan reaffirming its commitment to defending its sovereignty

SIA passengers endured 62 sec of extreme turbulence on May 21 flight

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Flight SQ321 that was rocked by severe turbulence on Tuesday climbed and descended rapidly twice in 62 seconds, stunning the passengers with one dying of heart attack, as the aircraft flew over the Irrawaddy Delta region of Myanmar, it emerged on Saturday. One passenger -- 73-year-old Briton Geoffrey Kitchen -- died, and dozens were injured in the incident. It is the first SIA aviation accident involving a fatality since the SQ006 crash in Taiwan in October 2000. As the flight, which was heading to Singapore from London, experienced sudden severe turbulence over the Irrawaddy Basin during the breakfast service, the pilot declared a medical emergency and diverted the plane carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the plane made an emergency landing at 3.45 pm (4.45 pm Singapore time). Granular flight data from flight tracking website Flightradar24 shows that the Boeing 777-300ER climbed and descended rapidly twi

Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt sign rules after fatal turbulence

Singapore Air "will continue to review our processes" to prioritise the safety of crew and passengers, the airline said

Boeing, Singapore mishaps spur surge in web searches on flight safety

A spate of high-profile airline accidents this year have left a lasting impression on the public

Taiwan detects Chinese military incursion with aircraft and vessels

This development marks a concerning escalation in the tensions between Taiwan and China, which has long claimed sovereignty over the island, as per Taiwan News

US Prez Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law

Biden has repeatedly clashed with air carriers, calling for new stricter consumer rules and harshly criticizing them for imposing fees

China's balloon flights over Taiwan psychological warfare, says experts

Experts say the balloons could be psychological warfare, carry surveillance tools or simply gather meteorological data

Taiwan detects 45 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around nation, tensions rise

The recent surge in PLA activity underscores the ongoing military manoeuvres conducted by China near Taiwan's borders, raising concerns about potential escalation and the risk of confrontation

As India orders more planes, aerospace firms ask govt for a helping hand

Indian aerospace manufacturers are eyeing a boost in orders from local airlines, aiming to strengthen ties with international giants like Airbus and Boeing

Air India, Lufthansa deepen ties, expand codeshare on India-Australia route

Passengers flying with Lufthansa from Frankfurt and Munich can now seamlessly connect to Sydney and Melbourne via Delhi and Mumbai airports using Air India flights

Airbus delivers 61 aircraft in April up 13%, reaffirms A350F timeline

So far this year, the world's largest planemaker has sold 227 planes - or 222 after allowing for the conversions within the IAG airline group's order book

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft breaching island nation's airspace

3 PLA aircraft and six vessels belonging to China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) were detected as of 6 am local time (UTC+8). Of particular concern was the entry of two aircraft into Taiwan

AI pilot operates experimental F-16 fighter jet: What this means for war

With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of US airpower. But the aerial combat that followed was unlike any other: This F-16 was controlled by artificial intelligence, not a human pilot. And riding in the front seat was Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the introduction of stealth in the early 1990s, and the Air Force has aggressively leaned in. Even though the technology is not fully developed, the service is planning for an AI-enabled fleet of more than 1,000 unmanned warplanes to be operating by 2028. It was fitting that the dogfight took place at Edwards Air Force Base, a vast desert facility where Chuck Yeager broke the speed of sound and the military has incubated its most secret aerospace advances. Inside classified simulators and buildings with layers of shielding against surveillance, a new test-pilot generation is training A

DGCA deregisters all 54 aircraft leased to Go First after Delhi HC order

The Delhi High Court, on April 26, directed the DGCA to deregister planes leased to Go First within five working days, providing much-needed relief to the lessors

Lufthansa, Air France-KLM plan to cut costs after tough first quarter

Air France-KLM said it would tighten spending for the rest of the year, including a freeze on hiring support staff and a vow to stabilise operations, particularly at carrier KLM

Deregister Go First aircraft in five days, Delhi High Court tells DGCA

This means that the airline has to give back all 54 aircraft to the lessors if its Resolution Professional does not challenge the order or ask for the stay of the order