Video: Qatar Airways hits back Airbus on Social Media

DOHA, QATAR — Qatar Airways took their dispute with Airbus to social media with a video showing the damaged exteriors of grounded A350 jets. The Doha-based carrier claims its safety concern is serious and legitimate. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Mehr...

Security Scanners Across Europe Tied to China Government, Military

Nuctech, a main player in the global security screening systems market, is reportedly owned by military and security entities high in China's government via a web "so complex [it] can be difficult for outsiders to understand." Nuctech products are restricted or prohibited on security grounds by the US and Canada as a result. Its position in Europe has been different. Offering products below cost while backed by subsidies, competitors and analysts claim, Nuctech won a haul of… (apnews.com) Mehr...

Flying car wins airworthiness certification

A flying car capable of hitting speeds over 100mph (160kmh) and altitudes above 8,000ft (2,500m) has been issued with a certificate of airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority. The hybrid car-aircraft, AirCar, is equipped with a BMW engine and runs on regular petrol-pump fuel. It takes two minutes and 15 seconds to transform from car into aircraft. The certification followed 70 hours of flight testing and more than 200 take-offs and landings, the company said. "AirCar certification… (www.yahoo.com) Mehr...

Hybrid electric aircraft builder Electra secures series A funding from Lockheed Martin

The venture capital arm of the Lockheed Martin Corporation invested in Electra, Inc.’s Series A funding round last week, giving the company’s electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft concept a double injection of cash, and credibility. (electrek.co) Mehr...

European Aviation Safety Agency refuses to lift suspension of flights by Pakistani airlines

Pakistan International Airlines’ hopes of restarting flights to key European destinations suffered a setback on Saturday after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said that it would conduct its own evaluation before allowing resumption of flights from Pakistan. In a letter to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer Arshad Malik, EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky said that although Pakistan was able to remove the safety concerns raised by the International… (www.aviation24.be) Mehr...

Stowaway Found Alive in the Nose Wheel-Well of a Cargolux Italia 747-400F After a Flight to Amsterdam from Johannesburg Via Nairobi

Remarkably, the unidentified stowaway is in stable condition now at a Dutch hospital. It's not yet known where the boarding took place. Flight time to Amsterdam from Johannesburg including the scheduled stop in Nairobi is normally 14 hours. (www.bbc.com) Mehr...

United Airlines flight to Tel Aviv returns to Newark after uproar of two self-upgraded passengers

A United Airlines flight to Tel Aviv, Israel, returned to New York Newark on Friday after two passengers caused a “riot” on the plane. (www.aviation24.be) Mehr...

Taiwan reports incursion of 39 Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone

Taiwan is reporting new large-scale incursion by China's Air Force into its air defense zone, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. (www.arirang.com) Mehr...

📰 INFOGRAPHIC ☕ • Orders and Deliveries Boeing Airplanes — December 2021

The Boeing commercial aircraft order and delivery report for December 2021 has been published... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Mehr...

Azorra orders 20 Embraer E2 aircrafts

Azorra is an aircraft leasing company based in Florida, USA, specializing in business, regional and commercial aircraft... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Mehr...

The Stratolaunch Roc: World's largest airplane completes third test flight in Mojave

As the home of some of the most dramatic flights in the history of commercial aerospace, Mojave Air and Space Port in eastern Kern County has nearly seen it all. SpaceShipOne. SpaceShipTwo. Masten rockets landing vertically on a dime. And more. But there's something about 250 tons of airplane — the largest jet aircraft on planet Earth — lifting up off the desert tarmac that must surely get one's heart pumping. For only the third time, Stratolaunch LLC rolled out its massive Roc carrier… (www.yahoo.com) Mehr...

All landings and departures at Paine Field were canceled on Monday as 5G poses risk for regional jets

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — On Monday, Alaska Airlines' regional subsidiary Horizon Air suspended all flights in and out of the Paine Field to avoid 5G interference, as fog shrouded the airport. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Mehr...