The US Air Force has ordered a “comprehensive” review of its security measures across its bases following a security breach that saw an unarmed intruder access the flight line at Joint Base Andrews. Notably, Joint Base Andrews, located in Maryland, 24km south-east of the White House, is the military facility that houses Air Force One,
British aircraft engine-maker Rolls-Royce said on Sunday it plans to temporarily shut down the operations of its civil aerospace unit in order to preserve cash, as it continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has said it is in consultation with unions regarding the potential two-week shutdown over the European summer. The civil aerospace
University professors Michael Plank and Shaun Hendy discuss the risk of low-COVID countries, such as New Zealand, easing their border restrictions, in this cross-posting with The Conversation. Relaxing border restrictions for travellers from low COVID-19 risk countries would increase the risk of community cases in New Zealand by around 25 per cent, says an article
Singapore Airlines on Thursday posted a US$107 million net loss in the 2020 third quarter, as passenger numbers remained down 97.6 per cent on its pre-pandemic levels. However, it appears the airline’s cargo business has come through as a beacon for the airline, having offset much of the group’s lost passenger revenue. Due to this,
US-based aircraft lessor Air Lease Corporation appears to have joined the list of companies and airlines distancing themselves from the controversial 737 ‘MAX’ branding. ALC announced this week the delivery of two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian low-cost carrier Sunwing Airlines. However, the name ‘MAX’ is noticeably absent from all public announcements
The newly-built Boeing fighter jet is one step closer to delivery, after completing its first test flight in Missouri, US. The Boeing F-15EX fighter jet has reportedly completed its first 90-minute test flight, taking off and landing from St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Boeing F-15 chief test pilot Matt Giese tested the multirole jet’s avionics,
