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Why A Microscopic Defect Can Ground A Boeing 787 That Has Flown Safely For 15 Years

Why A Microscopic Defect Can Ground A Boeing 787 That Has Flown Safely For 15 Years

A defect as wide (or narrow) as a human hair's can become a critical engineering challenge for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.

Josh Eyre 1 week ago
Airbus Unveils 10th A320 Final Assembly Line At The Former Home Of The A380

Airbus Unveils 10th A320 Final Assembly Line At The Former Home Of The A380

Airbus transforms the iconic Jean-Luc Lagardère complex, once dedicated to the A380, into a cutting-edge production hub ...

Josh Eyre 1 month ago
The World's Most Produced Military Jet Doesn't Have The Most Advanced Radar

The World's Most Produced Military Jet Doesn't Have The Most Advanced Radar

The F-35 is a powerful image of US military power and technology on the global stage. Could issues with its new radar da...

Christian P. Martin 3 months ago
5 Impressive Facts About Boeing In South Carolina

5 Impressive Facts About Boeing In South Carolina

A look at some impressive characteristics and achievements at Boeing South Carolina

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
How This JetBlue Airbus A321 Made A Huge Milestone

How This JetBlue Airbus A321 Made A Huge Milestone

It goes far beyond one aircraft, shaping an entire hub and solidifying US aircraft production for Airbus.

Michal Roberts 1 year ago
How Lockheed Martin Uses 3D Printing In The CMMT Multi-Role Delivery Package

How Lockheed Martin Uses 3D Printing In The CMMT Multi-Role Delivery Package

A look at Lockheed Martin's low-cost munitions & sensor truck.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Rolls-Royce Recycles and Reuses Tornado Parts in Tempest

Rolls-Royce Recycles and Reuses Tornado Parts in Tempest

Additive manufacturing is being used to build Rolls-Royce turbofans.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
What It Would Take For Airbus To Restart Airbus A380 Production

What It Would Take For Airbus To Restart Airbus A380 Production

Could Airbus resume production of its iconic A380?

Steven Walker 1 year ago
Did A Design Flaw Really Kill The Airbus A380?

Did A Design Flaw Really Kill The Airbus A380?

While the aircraft seems to have made somewhat of a comeback in recent years, the program was a failure for Airbus.

Chad Beach 1 year ago
Pratt & Whitney J58: The Engine That Gave The SR-71 Blackbird Its Impressive Speed

Pratt & Whitney J58: The Engine That Gave The SR-71 Blackbird Its Impressive Speed

The engine ran for the first time in 1958.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Boeing Brings Northrop Grumman Exec Onboard To Lead Phantom Works

Boeing Brings Northrop Grumman Exec Onboard To Lead Phantom Works

A look at Boeing's Phantom Works and its new leader Colin Miller

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Which Aircraft Has Viking Air Produced?

Which Aircraft Has Viking Air Produced?

Clever planning an aquisition moves or good luck?

Patricia Green 1 year ago
USDOT Inspector Says FAA Weaknesses Limit Its Ability To Resolve Boeing Issues

USDOT Inspector Says FAA Weaknesses Limit Its Ability To Resolve Boeing Issues

Lawmakers sought answers about several years of ongoing quality and safety concerns related to Boeing's manufacturing.

Vyte Klisauskaite 1 year ago
British Aerospace: The Turbulent History Of The Regional Jet Manufacturer

British Aerospace: The Turbulent History Of The Regional Jet Manufacturer

The manufacturer produced many notable aircraft over the years.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Boeing Stocks Plummet Following Analyst Downgrade To ‘Underweight’ Over Cash Flow And Delivery Issues

Boeing Stocks Plummet Following Analyst Downgrade To ‘Underweight’ Over Cash Flow And Delivery Issues

A junk credit status could be looming for the American airplane manufacturer.

Aaron Bailey 1 year ago
A Kit-Built Turboprop? A Look At The Epic LT

A Kit-Built Turboprop? A Look At The Epic LT

A DIY plane that boasts epic performance.

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
China Will Restrict Sale Of Aerospace Components & Tech In The Interest Of National Security

China Will Restrict Sale Of Aerospace Components & Tech In The Interest Of National Security

The People's Republic of China is adding new export bans on July 1.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Every Part Counts: Examining An Aircraft's Small Yet Important Components

Every Part Counts: Examining An Aircraft's Small Yet Important Components

Important parts of airliners that aren't visible unless viewed up-close.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
Where Does Airbus Build Its Commercial Jets?

Where Does Airbus Build Its Commercial Jets?

The process of building an Airbus aircraft is a truly global affair.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
What Can We Expect From Airbus In 2024?

What Can We Expect From Airbus In 2024?

Let's look at what is in store for the European manufacturer in the next 12 months.

Joshua Kupietzky 2 years ago