NEWSAug 03, 2026BALPA Warns of Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns from Fire Switch ReleaseBritish pilots' union BALPA raises alarm over fire switch fault that can cause uncommanded engine shutdowns on Airbus A350 and A320neo jets.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 03, 2026Maxon: The Engineering Secret Behind Fly-by-Wire ControlDiscover how force-feedback motors give pilots tactile control in fly-by-wire aircraft and how integrated drive systems improve performance, testing, and reliability.Read More →
STORIESJul 20, 2026ANELLO Photonics Brings Silicon Photonics to the Skies with Next-Generation GPS-Denied NavigationWhether caused by jamming, spoofing, interference, or complete signal loss, degraded GNSS environments have become a reality for both commercial and defense operators. California-based ANELLO Photonics is addressing this challenge with a fundamentally different approach to inertial navigation.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2026American Airlines Boeing 737 Returns to Gate at Fresno After Suspected Engine Backfire Cancels Early Morning Dallas FlightAn American Airlines flight returned to the gate shortly after pushback after crew reported a suspected engine backfire, forcing cancellation.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2026Embraer Hands Over First C-390 Millennium to Czech Air ForceEmbraer delivered the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to the Czech Air Force just 20 months after the contract signing.Read More →
NEWSJul 15, 2026Airbus and Pratt & Whitney Signal End to A220 Engine Crisis by Year-EndAirbus and Pratt & Whitney say the A220's persistent GTF engine reliability issues will be resolved by the end of 2025, easing pressure on operators.Read More →
NEWSJul 07, 2026Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Form Joint Venture to Advance Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Propulsion for Commercial AviationAirbus and MTU Aero Engines plan a joint venture to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain for future aircraft.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 06, 2026Why the Boeing 787's Window Dimmer Switches Keep Generating Revenue Long After DeliveryThe electrochromic dimmer switches on 787 Dreamliner windows wear out from constant passenger use, creating a steady aftermarket revenue stream for Boeing.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 16, 2026Hop-A-Jet Pushes FAA to Strengthen Engine Corrosion Directive on Pratt & Whitney TurbofansA Florida charter operator is urging the FAA to expand its corrosion airworthiness directive covering Pratt & Whitney JT15D engines after a costly inspection finding.Read More →
NEWSJun 04, 2026Cirrus Vision Jet Lands Safely After Engine Failure Over VirginiaA Cirrus Vision Jet pilot landed safely after an engine failure, with no injuries reported. Here's what happened and what investigators know so far.Read More →
