Boeing needs to be led by engineers, Emirates Airline president says

A Boeing 737 Max aircraft during a display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022. Peter Cziborra | Reuters Boeing needs to be led by engineers if it wants to pull itself out of its current crisis, Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline, said Wednesday. Boeing said Monday that CEO … Read more

Boeing CEO to step down as 737 Max crisis weighs on aerospace giant

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun speaks to reporters as he departs from a meeting at the office of Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) on Capitol Hill January 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024 in part of a broad management shake-up for … Read more

Airbus says it’s ‘not happy’ about issues at rival Boeing

French plane maker Airbus is “not happy” about the multitude of problems facing its U.S. rival Boeing, according to its chief financial officer. “We’re not happy with the issues that our competitor’s having. I think it’s not helpful for the industry, and if it’s not helpful for the industry, it’s not helpful for Airbus,” Thomas … Read more

Don’t Let the Headlines Fool You. Air Travel Is Really Very Safe

What the hell is going on up there in the sky? The incidents feel like they started in January, when a door plug blew out of a midair Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines. No one was hurt in the incident, but ensuing investigations have led to a series of revelations about … Read more

Qatar Airways to launch First Class, as airline courts Airbus and Boeing for new planes

Qatar Airways is developing a First Class concept and pursuing aircraft orders from aviation giants Boeing and Airbus, as part of a broader strategic overhaul under new group CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer. “This is a new era,” Al Meer told CNBC on Thursday, unveiling changes at the airline that follow a multi-month “war room” … Read more

Student pilot allegedly tries to storm Alaska Airlines cockpit multiple times midflight

A student pilot tried getting into the cockpit of a cross-country flight to Dulles, Va., telling crew members he was merely “testing them” with this dangerous stunt, authorities said. Nathan Jones, 19, was aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 322 from San Diego to Dulles International Airport on March 3 when he “made three separate attempts to … Read more

Boeing Max problems shift growth plans at Southwest, United

An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, on March 21, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing’s latest Max crisis is forcing some of its biggest customers to rethink their growth plans this year — and possibly beyond, several airline CEOs said Tuesday. Their … Read more

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes on viral topless post

Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer of Capital A Bhd., during the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The summit runs through Sept. 15. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images AirAsia founder and CEO Tony Fernandes says he does not regret the viral LinkedIn post that showed him receiving a massage … Read more

What happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370? The 10-year saga.

Family members of those who went missing with the flight demand answers and are pushing for the search to continue. Speaking at a remembrance with the families this week, Malaysia’s transportation minister, Loke, said that the government was ready to invite Ocean Infinity to discuss another “no-find, no-fee” search using new technology if credible evidence … Read more

Etihad Airways signals possible IPO after 2023 revenue rebound

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is gearing up for a potential initial public offering after increasing revenue in 2023 on the back of a 40% boost in passenger numbers. Asked about a possible listing, Etihad Airways Group CEO Antonoaldo Neves told CNBC on Tuesday, “I’m working to be ready, whenever it’s the time.” Talk of an … Read more