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The Boeing 777X is the latest-generation widebody to be brought to the market by US-based manufacturer Boeing (NYSE: BA). The aircraft is designed to replace the Boeing 777-300ER and capture very long-haul missions with lower fuel burn and higher seating density. The aircraft comes in two variants: the high-capacity Boeing 777-9, geared towards trunk routes, and the ultra-long-range Boeing 777-8, geared towards the ultra-long-range segment. The aircraft features new carbon-fiber composite wings and folding wingtips, which extend the aircraft’s range and cruise efficiency. These wingtips also allow the aircraft to comfortably fit into Code-E gates. The jet’s GE9X engines will…

From the flight decks of American super-carriers to the icy runways of the Canadian Arctic, Boeing aircraft are the foundation of many of the most active air forces in the world. More than 3,000 fighters, transports, and helicopters built by Boeing are used by the ten forces in this review. The top ten tactical Boeing fleets are spread across five continents around the world. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA Common themes and unique national priorities are revealed by following the fleets of Saudi Arabia’s Chinooks, Israel’s F-15s,…

The Cessna Citation Latitude is Textron Aviation’s best-selling business jet. And now it arguably comes equipped with the most capable Citation cockpit ever.   The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified new avionics features for the midsize Citation Latitude, an approval that covers several enhancements to the twinjet’s Garmin G5000 flight deck designed to expand pilot situational awareness and operational capability.  Textron announced the certification on September 24, 2025, following a campaign that included more than 240 flight test hours and numerous system evaluations.   The updated avionics package introduces the Garmin Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), which enables approach minima down to 150 feet when…

On Wednesday night, a United Express Embraer ERJ-145 went off the runway while landing at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Virginia. The flight, operated by CommuteAir on behalf of United Airlines, had departed Washington Dulles with 50 passengers and three crew members on board. The jet came to a stop in a safety system installed beyond the runway, which prevented the situation from escalating into a more serious accident. No injuries were reported, though operations at the airport were briefly halted as officials responded to the incident. Several scheduled flights were delayed until the following morning. United Express Flight UA4339 Overran…

The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, with multiple U.S. officials telling Military Times that the department will prioritize protecting the homeland and the Western Hemisphere.Countering China will remain a key national security interest of the new National Defense Strategy, which is expected to be released soon, officials said. The Pentagon document lays out the military’s plans to increase lethality, deter aggression, confront adversaries and defend America’s borders, a mission one official said was “why Trump was elected.”Republican voters in the 2024 presidential election ranked the economy and immigration as their…

Air Canada’s financial outlook has taken a hit this week, with the Canadian flag carrier estimating that its August flight attendant strike forced the cancellation of more than 3,000 flights and cost the airline approximately US $270 (CA $375) million. The airline is now forecasting earnings of up to US $2.23 (CA $3.1) billion for this financial year, as reported by the Financial Post. Based in Montreal, Air Canada operates from three key hubs: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with secondary hubs also scattered across major Canadian cities. The airline faced…

What continues to be a never-ending saga for American plane maker, Boeing, the light at the end of the tunnel continues to feel a while away, with the Boeing 777X certification still looming. Boeing has come out recently, acknowledging that it may not fully be on track for certification, putting the airplane’s expected delivery and entry date of 2026 in jeopardy. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA Boeing Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Ortberg, noted to Reuters on Thursday, that the American planemaker is currently ‘behind schedule on certifying…

Hong Kong-based flag carrier Cathay Pacific is preparing to mature its newly launched routes and use additional partnerships in order to reach emerging markets, two key elements of the carrier’s 2026-2035 fleet expansion efforts. The dual-brand strategy, which combines Cathay Pacific with the low-cost HK Express, targets demand from both mainland China and international markets. Management commentary has indicated that some newer routes currently remain unprofitable and could take up to 18 months to mature. A standout destination on the carrier’s list is Riyadh, to which flights will increase from four times a week to daily starting on October 26.…

For the first time, the J-XDS was photographed at close distance on the ground, revealing new details. Two new photos, captured off the camera’s screen, show for the first time the Chinese J-XDS stealth jet during taxi on the ground, in what might be our best look yet at the aircraft. Chinese military aviation researchers agree that the image appears to be real and not a computer-generated image (CGI). Furthermore, Chinese military aviation researcher Andreas Rupprecht mentioned rumors that the photographer was caught climbing the fences at Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s (SAC) airfield to take the photos. It is unclear, however,…

Boeing recently delivered a new Boeing 777 freighter to China’s Suparna Airlines, the first new-build freighter that was handed to a Chinese airline since the US-China tariff war began. Nearly 60 Boeing 777 family freighters are currently in service with six Chinese airlines, demonstrating the continued importance of the manufacturer’s relationship with the carrier. Beijing blocked Boeing deliveries in retaliation for US tariffs earlier this year, with restrictions easing following a temporary truce. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA During a rare visit to Beijing, US-based lawmakers said…