Following the uncontained failure of one of the four engines powering an Air France A380 superjumbo over the Atlantic Ocean last month, the FAA has ordered an inspection of a number of engines powering Airbus 380s. The Air France jet’s engines were made by Engine Alliance, a joint venture between General Electric Co. and United

Beginning in January 1, 2018, the FAA will require newly designed aircraft to be quieter which will help toward lowering noise around airports and surrounding communities. Called “Stage 5 Airplane Noise Standards,” this FAA rule ensures that the latest available noise reduction technology is incorporated into new aircraft designs. As a result, new airplane type

Air Lease Corporation has signed a long term lease agreement with Aer Lingus for one additional new Airbus A321neo LR aircraft. The aircraft, delivering in June 2019, will be the eighth A321neo LR leased to the airline and is from ALC’s order book with Airbus.

The third H160 prototype (PT3) performed its maiden flight at the company’s headquarters on October 13th. PT3, with its cabin interior configuration similar to that of a serial aircraft, will contribute to certification activities and flight testing to ensure the aircraft’s level of maturity ahead of entry into service in 2019. The third H160 prototype