Rolls-Royce Sours on Electric Planes, Needs Time for Hydrogen
Rolls-Royce Holdings backed away from electric aircraft and said conventional propulsion will remain the mainstay in coming years as hydrogen takes time to mature as an alternative.
Hundreds of Flying Taxis to Be Made in Ohio
The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be manufacturing cutting-edge electric planes that take off and land vertically.
Airlines Rally as They See Path to Profit Despite Fuel Jump
U.S. airline stocks climbed as the carriers said they will trim flying to remain on track toward profits even as fuel prices soar.
UPS Gives Old Jets New Life
Imagine ripping out the dashboard of your 20-year-old minivan and replacing it with the high-tech controls from a Tesla.
Indonesian Divers Find Parts of Wrecked Boeing Plane in Java Sea
Authorities said they determined the location of the crash site and black boxes of a Boeing 737-500 on Jan. 10, a day after the aircraft crashed into the Java Sea with 62 people on board shortly after taking off from Indonesia’s capital.
Amazon Makes First Aircraft Purchase to Expand Delivery Network
Amazon .com Inc. is buying 11 used Boeing 767-300 planes, the first time the online retail giant has purchased, rather than leased, aircraft for its fast-growing air cargo operation.
Boeing’s 737 Max Returns in US With American Airlines Flight
Boeing Co.’s 737 Max is poised to return to commercial service in the U.S. with the first flight since two deadly crashes prompted the longest aircraft grounding in the nation’s history.
US Airlines Carry 1 Million Passengers for Third Straight Day
Americans are putting aside health risks and flying in increasing numbers during the Christmas holiday season.
Some Experts See Plane-Crash Risk Rising on Expansion of 5G Spectrum
A plan to redeploy spectrum for super-fast 5G wireless networks is sparking concern among aviation safety experts that it could result in interference with the electronics on aircraft, potentially leading to crashes.
December 7, 2020Air Travel Rises to Post-Pandemic High Despite US Warning
U.S. air travelers rose to the most in more than eight months as flyers brushed aside the advice of public health officials to avoid trips around the Thanksgiving holiday.