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The question of how many miles per gallon a Boeing 737 MAX achieves strikes at the heart of airline economics, environmental responsibility, and aircraft performance. Fuel costs account for roughly 30 percent of an airline’s operating budget, while carbon emissions have become a focal point for regulators and passengers alike. Understanding the Boeing 737 MAX’s fuel efficiency helps airlines optimize routes, reduce costs, and meet sustainability targets. Before analyzing the numbers, this article will explain the metrics used to measure aircraft fuel efficiency, compare the 737 MAX to its predecessors and competitors, explore the factors that influence mpg, gather insights…
Air Canada Flight Attendants Urge Government To Not Intervene | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Lori Ranson August 15, 2025 Credit: Air Canada Air Canada’s flight attendants have urged the government not to intervene in negotiations with management as the Aug. 16 deadline for a strike approaches. After reaching an impasse in contract talks, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) provided Air Canada with an official strike notice… Lori Ranson Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA – Centre for Aviation. Subscription Required Air Canada Flight…
STARLUX Airlines and American Airlines have entered into an interline agreement, offering better connectivity between North America and Taiwan. The news comes ahead of the route launch between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). An interline agreement is a partnership between two or more airlines that allows passengers to book a single ticket for travel on multiple airlines, even if those airlines don’t have a formal codeshare agreement. Increased Convenience And Transpacific Connectivity Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying The new interline partnership with American Airlines makes travel to Asia more convenient, offering single-ticket…
NASA Alters Commercial Space Station Development Strategy | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Mark Carreau August 15, 2025 Credit: NASA HOUSTON—NASA is altering plans to issue contracts for the development of commercial low-Earth-orbit successors to the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS is scheduled to be safely deorbited in 2030 after three decades of continuous human presence in space. In an industry update published Aug… Mark Carreau Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for…
Anchorage Daily News is reporting that in a stunning development, Ravn Alaska has officially ceased all operations as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, effectively shuttering service throughout the state. Once a vital lifeline for many of Alaska’s rural communities, the carrier is now gone as it has been folded into parent company New Pacific Airlines. The unexpected stoppage has left many communities scrambling to deal with a sudden lack of transportation options. In many areas of the state, Ravn’s air service is not a luxury, but rather, a necessity. Currently, the company’s website only displays this message: “We appreciate the…
Drone Maker Red Cat Expects To Benefit From Possible DJI Ban | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Matthew Fulco August 15, 2025 Red Cat Holdings expects to benefit from a possible ban on the use of DJI drones in the U.S. Credit: StockCake Drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings expects it would significantly benefit from a possible U.S. ban on the use of UAVs made by China’s DJI, the company’s management said during an Aug. 14 earnings call. Given that DJI has more than a 90% share of the U.S.’s nonmilitary drone market, Red Cat… Matthew Fulco Matthew…
The largest aircraft flying today is the Airbus A380, while the largest cargo aircraft is the Boeing 787-8. When it comes to military aircraft, the largest United States aircraft is the Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy, and the largest cargo military aircraft in the world is the Ukrainian/Soviet Antonov An-124 Ruslan. One of the largest aircraft ever produced was the Antonov An-225 Myria, but the only example ever completed was destroyed in 2022. The US C-5 Galaxy is the older aircraft that was first developed in the 1960s and was the first aircraft to incorporate turbofan engines. The An-124 is a…
Appeals Court Reinstates Damages Against Boeing in Zunum Case | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Graham Warwick August 15, 2025 Zunum was developing a hybrid-electric regional aircraft, but shut down after failing to raise funding. Credit: Zunum Aero The long-running dispute between failed electric aircraft startup Zunum Aero and Boeing, which resulted in a judge overturning a jury award of $81 million in damages against Boeing for stealing trade secrets, has taken a new twist. A U.S. appeals court has reinstated the damages award, reversing the… Graham Warwick Graham leads Aviation Week’s coverage of technology, focusing on…
"As soon as we were made aware, the pilot was immediately stood down from duty, in line with our procedures, pending an investigation. The safety of our passengers and crew is EasyJet’s highest priority." Source: A spokesperson for easyJet, making comments after the airline suspended one of its captains after being reported by guests who witnessed him drunk and naked at a luxury resort hotel in Cape Verde on August 5. He was due to fly a return leg to London Gatwick more than 36 hours later but the airline grounded him after the complaints and locating a replacement pilot.
Flameout Pattern An approach normally conducted by a single-engine military aircraft experiencing loss or anticipating loss of engine power or control. The standard overhead approach starts at a relatively high altitude over a runway (“high key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn to a high, wide position (“low key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn final. The standard straight-in pattern starts at a point that results in a straight-in approach with a high rate of descent to the runway. Flameout approaches terminate in the type approach requested by the pilot (normally fullstop).