Airbus deliveries surge, sending shares higher

A rebound in air travel in the U.S. and China is helping to give Airbus a lift. The aerospace giant said Friday (April 9) that deliveries of new jets surged in March. It also reported a new order for 20 of its smaller A220 planes. Airbus shares rose around 2% following the news. Both it and archrival Boeing have had to cut output and lay off thousands of workers as the global travel slump hit demand. (www.yahoo.com) Plus d'info...

Boeing's infamous 737 Max plane has a new issue, and 16 airlines are being told to ground planes

Boeing's 737 Max, which was involved in two fatal crashes, has a new issue. Boeing said that some jets have "a potential electrical issue" and recommended they not be flown. At least 16 airlines are affected, including Southwest, United, and American. Dozens of Boeing's 737 Max plane, which was involved in two fatal crashes, have another issue. The company said Friday that some of the planes are facing "a potential electrical issue." As a result, the plane-maker… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Airplane takes off a tonne heavier than expected after computer error weighs adults as children

A flight from the UK to Spain took off with more than a tonne of unexpected weight after a software error classified female passengers using the title “Miss” as children. This led to the flight’s load sheet estimating the weight of 38 female passengers as 38 kg or 77 pounds each, the standard weight for children, instead of 69 kg or 152 pounds, the standard weight used for female adults. The error was classified as a “serious incident” by the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) but… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Emirates President: Low Fuel Prices Make The A380 Even More Viable

It’s no secret that Emirates’ President, Sir Tim Clark, is fond of the Airbus A380. (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

American Airlines flight from Australia to Los Angeles canceled after crew member tests positive for COVID-19

An American Airlines flight from Australia to Los Angeles was canceled Friday after a flight crew member tested positive for COVID-19. American Flight 72 was due to leave Sydney at 9 a.m. local time but is now due to depart Saturday at 11 a.m., according to the airline's website. "An American Airlines flight that was due to depart Sydney this morning was postponed due to a possible COVID-19 case in a flight crew member. The crew member was tested as part of routine… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Bad Weather Plane Spotting at LONDON GATWICK | Go-Arounds, Crosswind, Rain, Fog

Some typical stormy weather at London's Gatwick Airport including rain, wind, crosswind and more... (www.youtube.com) Plus d'info...

United 777-200ER takeoff video at Newark

Newark to San Juan Puerto Rico with a nice sound from GE90 engines (www.youtube.com) Plus d'info...