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The US National Transportation Safety Board has said that the damage located within the failed engine of a United Airlines flight on Saturday appears “consistent” with metal fatigue, following a preliminary examination. The United Boeing 777-200, registration N772UA, was performing flight UA328 to Honolulu on Saturday when it suffered an engine failure shortly after take-off

United Airlines has announced plans to expand its global route network with a new, non-stop service between Boston Logan International Airport and London Heathrow. This new service builds upon United’s growing presence in London and provides customers on the east coast with another convenient option to get to London. United plans to operate its premium

The future is now! Flying cars to hit the road (and skies) by 2022. Tune in to this episode of the World of Aviation Podcast, where host Adam Thorn, joined in studio by reporter Hannah Dowling, shares the details of the FAA’s mammoth decision to certify a hybrid flying car for personal use. The team

A Nigerian Air Force passenger plane crashed on Sunday after suffering an engine failure, killing all seven passengers on board. The Beechcraft King Air 350i was travelling from Abuja airport to Minna when the pilot reported a single engine failure, and turned back for Abuja, according to the air force. The plane ultimately crashed into

The US Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed it is actively tracking all Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in the skies using satellite data, under an agreement made with air traffic surveillance firm Aireon. “Aireon is providing the agency with ADS-B flight data for all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft,” the FAA said. “Aireon’s system will flag deviations

The US Federal Aviation Administration and planemaker Boeing have both issued warnings over Boeing 777 aircraft powered by PW4000-112 engines following United Airlines flight 328, which suffered an engine failure shortly after take-off on Saturday. UA328 rained debris over homes and yards in Broomfield, Colorado, after its right engine blew out, as passengers and witnesses