Air Force again halts KC-46 deliveries after more debris found

After resuming deliveries, the Air Force has once again stopped accepting them due to contamination (www.airforcetimes.com) More...

Feds to indict ex-Boeing test pilot over 737 Max crashes

Why is the CEO not joining him? As usual, they've made the pilot a scapegoat. (www.cbsnews.com) More...

TRANSCOM: Refueling Capacity a Major Shortfall, Made Worse by KC-46 Delays

Aerial refueling tanker availability remains a major roadblock to readiness for US Transportation Command, prompting the military to look at retaining even more aging tankers as well as the possibility of relying on private contractors to fill the gaps, the head of TRANSCOM said. (www.airforcemag.com) More...

Boeing's Fatal Flaw (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

An interesting new documentary from PBS. No matter which side of the Boeing/Airbus spectrum you are, the documentary is very comprehensive and worth watching. (www.youtube.com) More...

Normalcy Bias And The Rushed Approval Of Boeing's "New" 737 MAX 10 Jet

Although the exemption (which everyone knew would happen as Congress has to protect Boeing {added by post author}) happened..it suggests neither Boeing nor Congress learned the lesson of Boeing’s earlier 737Max fiasco: when 346 people lost their lives; Boeing lost $5 billion in direct revenue and over $25 billion when counting damage to the brand and losing customers; and Boeing fired its CEO Dennis Muilenburg. (hnn.us) More...

First flight delayed for KC-46A test aircraft

Who didn't see this happening. Boeing's KC-46A is now looking like it's first flight will be delayed due to "production issues". (www.airforcetimes.com) More...

Top Airlines of 2022

Not a single US carrier is featured on the list. It just goes to show how bad our airlines have become chasing the $. (www.cnn.com) More...

Even Boeing Has A Side-Stick Transporter

I had to post this picture of the interior of a Boeing C17 transport plane. I get tired of hearing how Airbus is wrong in using these and Boeing is right by sticking to the tried and true Yolk. However, their C17, which is used by the US Air Force, the RAF, and numerous others use the side stick. I know I will generate numerous down votes - but think of this. When these military guys flying C17's retire or separate - what will they be hired to fly? Given their multi-engine experience with a… (www.pope.af.mil) More...

F35 Engine Fire Report

$0 million up in smoke (literally) because of engine problems. The F35 is fast becoming a white elephant, and the engine seems to have more than its fair share of problems. I really think Congress should have allowed GE/Rolls to develop the F136 engine. (flightlines.airforcetimes.com) More...

Boeing Tanker Delayed...Again

The USAF new tanker replacement is under ever increasing pressure due to ongoing delays and problems. (www.airforcetimes.com) More...