10+ hour, 56+ min ago   (213+ words) AeroXplorer Aviation stories you'll actually read ✈️ Concorde's Droop-Nose Mechanism: Why It Existed and How It Worked The Problem Created by a Supersonic Shape Concorde's nose was long and needle-thin for one reason, cutting wave drag at Mach 2. Its wing paid…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (681+ words) American Airlines is closing in on a major widebody aircraft order that could span up to 65 jets, and while Boeing enters the competition with structural advantages, the airline's own leadership says the outcome is genuinely open. According to American's Chief…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (659+ words) For the first time since 2019, Boeing delivered more commercial aircraft in a single month than its European rival Airbus. The August tally marks a notable inflection point for the American manufacturer, which has spent years contending with production ceilings, regulatory…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (392+ words) Lufthansa has become the second major airline to reject Boeing's oldest 777-9 aircraft, dealing another blow to the American manufacturer as its flagship widebody program continues to struggle with delays and mounting complications. The German flag carrier confirmed it will not…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (485+ words) Airbus and Boeing are accelerating investment in composite manufacturing methods that bypass the traditional autoclave, a shift that could reshape how the next generation of single-aisle airliners is built. Both manufacturers face a common problem. The current process for producing…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (523+ words) Southwest Airlines is pushing ahead with plans to open its first premium airport lounges, and the carrier has picked a familiar financial partner to help make it happen. The airline confirmed it will co-brand the lounges with Chase, the bank…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (749+ words) The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed airworthiness directive warning that passenger seats on certain Boeing 737 MAX aircraft could fail during flight, potentially putting travelers at risk during turbulence, hard landings, or emergency situations. The agency flagged concerns about…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (243+ words) BAE Systems, Thales UK, Leonardo UK and other defense giants are backing a UK-built AI model. Here's why they're moving away from foreign AI providers. An American Airlines flight diverted to Philadelphia roughly 30 minutes before landing after declaring a low…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (914+ words) AeroXplorer Aviation stories you'll actually read ✈️ The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even Farther Thirteen years ago, at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, Boeing launched the 777X with a target entry-into-service date of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (656+ words) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will bring Boeing 737 aircraft to interisland routes across Hawaii starting this fall, marking a shift in how the combined carriers serve travelers hopping between the islands. The move follows Alaska Air Group's acquisition of Hawaiian…...