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First RAF Poseidon arrives in Scotland

Published 04/02/2020 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

The first of nine Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft has arrived at RAF Kinloss in Scotland today. The Boeing P-8A is the UK’s new maritime patrol and …

Boeing finally gets first 777X off the ground

Published 25/01/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

It was 3rd time lucky for Boeing today as they finally carried out the first flight of the latest 777 variant, the Boeing 777-9, 3 days later than planned. The …

Boeing 777X first flight postponed

Published 23/01/2020 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

The first flight of Boeing’s latest wide-body, the 777X, was expected later today (23rd January) to begins its flight testing program ahead of certification but this has now been postponed …

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Boeing 737 Max Return to Flight Delayed Again

Published 22/01/2020 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

Boeing has said that the return to flight of the Boeing 737 Max will now not happen before July 2020 leaving airlines without the type for the second summer season. …

Boeing to suspend 737 Max production

Published 16/12/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

US Airframer Boeing has said it will suspend production of its 737 Max aircraft next month. Boeing had continued with the production of the model which has been grounded for …

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Dubai Air Show kicks off with just 2 orders, but they will be coming to Manchester

Published 18/11/2019 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

The Dubai Airshow has got underway and the first day saw just two aircraft orders. In an unusually slow start Boeing received orders for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from …

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Rare Honeywell Flying Testbed arrives at Cardiff Airport

Published 17/11/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

A rare visitor to the UK skies graced Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) with its presence today as the Honeywell flying testbed arrived at the Welsh Airport. Boeing 757-200 N757HW is used …

British Airways honours hero stewardess

Published 30/10/2019 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

British Airways is sponsoring a blue plaque to honour BOAC Stewardess Barbara Jane Harrison. Barabra was an air hostess on BOAC flight 712 which caught fire shortly after takeoff from …

Lion Air 610 Report: Boeing, Lion Air and Pilots at fault

Published 25/10/2019 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

The final report into the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018 has placed the blame on the manufacturer, Boeing as well as the Pilots and airline. 189 …

First RAF P-8A Poseidon takes flight

Published 16/07/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the Royal Air Force has taken its first flight from Renton, Washington. The maritime poatrol aircraft, designated ZP801, took off and underwent a 90-minute …