Simulator makers report uptick in demand
Aviation training and simulator manufacturing companies are reporting a welcome uptick in demand following the COVID-19 downturn, citing a renewed shift towards cargo operations and the upcoming recertification of Boeing’s 737 MAX as reasons for the change. Simulator makers had expected a rush on orders when Boeing announced its recommendation for specific pilot training on
Aer Lingus ponders moving trans-Atlantic flights out of Ireland
Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, has said it is considering moving its trans-Atlantic services from Shannon Airport in the country’s midwest over to the UK, amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Irish Government. The airline has invested in two new Airbus A321neo aircraft, currently based at Shannon Airport in County Clare, which traditionally had
Over three years since the mysterious bullet-shaped aircraft was first spotted by eager onlookers near Victorville, California, US company Otto Aviation has finally unveiled the Celera 500L – its futuristic, low-emission, long range, fuel efficient aircraft. After being developed in secret for more than a decade, the unique plane is set to seriously shake-up the
Boeing grounds 787 Dreamliners over fuselage issues
Boeing has grounded eight of its 787 Dreamliners after it reportedly found “two distinct manufacturing issues” affecting the fuselage of the aircraft, the latest in a long list of troubles for the Chicago-based planemaker. According to Boeing, the issues were located in the joint of sections towards the rear end of the wide-body aircraft, and
Japanese airline develops ‘hand-free’ cabin toilet
ANA, Japan’s largest airline, is reportedly in early stages of trialling a new onboard bathroom system that is designed to be opened with one’s elbow, minimising the spread of germs from hand contact. The prototype has been set up within the airline’s lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, in the hopes of gathering feedback to determine
Chinese domestic market hits pre-COVID levels
Domestic air travel in China has almost returned to 100 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels, according to data released on Wednesday, a positive sign for the future of global aviation markets. According to aviation industry analysts ForwardKeys, airline bookings within China hit 98 per cent of 2019 levels in the second week of August, while
