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Boeing 777-9 approved for Phase 4A of Type Inspection Authorization

The fourth phase of TIA testing is split into two parts, 4A and 4B, which together have the same number of tests as Phase 3.

FAA nod propels Boeing's 777-9 into fourth certification stage

The Federal Aviation Administration has ‌permitted Boeing to continue advancing its long-delayed 777-9 jet into the fourth ...

What Are The Benefits Of Flying Business Class On Emirates Boeing 777?

Emirates' massive retrofit program is turning the Boeing 777 into a luxury sanctuary, ensuring a universally consistent ...

12 Most Luxurious Airlines To Experience Dreamy In-Flight Amenities

The Residence is available for up to two guests. The space includes leather armchairs and a separate full-length bed, so you can both lounge, dine, or sleep without having to rearrange anything. A ...

Travel expert flies from Frankfurt to Mumbai on 'world's worst airline's' revamped aircraft to see whether it still deserves the title

Nicky Kelvin, The Points Guy's travel and points expert, alongside colleagues Medha Imam and Liam Spencer, flew on the ...
The New York Times

Seat 11A: The Windowless Inside Joke at 30,000 Feet

What looks like a prime spot on the seat maps is prompting disappointment and humor for passengers who find only a blank wall. By Mark Walker Somewhere over Middle America, Chris Young found himself ...
Newsweek

Plane Passenger Shocked By ‘Excuse’ From Flight Attendant: ‘This Is Crazy’

A passenger on a long-haul flight was left stunned after a flight attendant told travelers to keep their window shades closed to block out ultraviolet rays, prompting debate online about who really ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Flight Simulator Firm Blames Bankruptcy on Budget Airline Stress

A bankrupt operator of flight simulators used to help train commercial airline pilots attributed its struggles to the market downturn stressing budget airlines like Spirit Aviation. Florida-based ...
The Washington Post

Window shade up or down on a plane? You’ll make enemies either way.

Jeffrey Morgenthaler was flying home from Grand Cayman last month when he noticed something distressing: The view was “gorgeous,” but he was the only one enjoying it. “Every single other window is ...
Seeking Alpha

Boeing is said to target April milestone with first flight of production 777X

Boeing is preparing to fly a production version of its long-delayed 777X jet for the first time in April, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing an internal company document. The flight marks a key step ...
Aviation Week

CAE Installs Asia-Pacific’s First Boeing 777X Full-Flight Simulator

CAE has installed what the company says is the first Boeing 777X full-flight simulator (FFS) to be located in the Asia-Pacific region. The FFS, a 7000XR model, was installed at the Singapore-CAE ...
The Daily Dot

“The lack of self-awareness is insane”: Airplane passenger shows why it’s so important to keep window shades down while flying

A viral video is proving exactly why you should keep your plane window shut during air travel—especially for the sake of those around you. Featured Video Kelly Meng was on a flight from Chicago to ...