Airbus Investigates Continued Uncommanded Altitude Deviations on A350 Despite Control Unit Update

Airbus is currently probing recurring instances of uncommanded altitude changes on its A350 twinjets, even after implementing modifications following a similar issue two years ago. (www.airguide.info) More...

Atlas Air to buy 2 new Boeing 777 freighters

Atlas Air will be pushing near 120 aircraft in its fleet next year when it receives two 777 freighters from Boeing. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Qantas' Airbus A220 Livery Features a Story Through Aboriginal Art

Qantas has revealed its inaugural Airbus A220 aircraft, featuring a captivating Aboriginal-inspired livery. Set to join QantasLink, its regional subsidiary, the aircraft was showcased at an Airbus facility ahead of its anticipated arrival in Australia. This aircraft showcases the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist Maringka Baker, narrating the 'dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together, covering vast distances to find their way home,' as… (aeroxplorer.com) More...

TSA Reports Busiest Day Ever

The TSA reported that Sunday, November 26 was the busiest day in agency history. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

US FAA tightens aircraft certification oversight after Boeing MAX crashes

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had adopted a new aircraft certification policy requiring key flight control design changes to be considered "major" like the system involved in two fatal Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. (www.reuters.com) More...

US military aircraft with eight aboard crashes off Japan island

A US military aircraft with eight personnel on board has crashed off the coast of Japan. Local media quoted officials who said the remains of the CV-22 Osprey have likely been found off Yakushima Island. (www.bbc.com) More...