Boeing and Airbus have long dominated large commercial jet production. This was not always the case in the past though, and things may change again in the future. China poses a significant threat to these two manufacturers. A well-funded and…

The Boeing 737 is one of the most successful aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the longest in development – with the first aircraft entering service in 1968 and the latest MAX 10 still to do so…

It is not very often that we see a new widebody aircraft introduced (the last was the Airbus A350, entering service in 2015). The next new aircraft is well on its way now from Boeing. Technically a variant of the…

There is plenty of discussion about future changes to aviation. New forms of propulsion are often cited as one of the likely major shifts. After all, standard fossil fuel-based fuels have been in use since the earliest days of aviation…

Recent challenges at airports, with staff shortages and other bottlenecks, have made people think more about future changes that could avert problems. Changing and improving technology at airports is nothing new. Ticketing processes and checks, security, and baggage handling have…

Aircraft operators and pilots often refer to “commonality.” This refers to aircraft having the same type rating – where different aircraft from the same manufacturer share the same rating. Pilots are able to fly these aircraft with just minimal conversion…

Anyone who has been involved in the aviation industry for some time – or even just travelling widely – will have seen plenty of airlines shut down. This could be planned or sudden. Once an airline ceases operation, though, several…

There is a lot of discussion about shortages in the aviation industry at the moment. Many areas are struggling– hospitality is restricting operations, baggage handling is hugely overstretched, and some airports are even restricting passenger numbers. One area where we…

Climate change and global warming are major issues in the aviation sector. The industry is often cited as a significant contributor to the problem – a challenge it is responding to with new aircraft designs, SAF fuel usage, and net-zero…

The use of airspace is, of course, well-regulated and controlled. Most countries control their own airspace, offering permissions to operators to use it, and taking usage fees. Qatar has long been an exception to this norm. Most of the airspace…