The expansion marks an early test of Saudi Arabia's ambition to build Riyadh into a major international aviation hub.
Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues
Mumbai, India - Air India's inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of its existing Boeing 787 aircraft found no issues, an internal communication circulated within the airline said. The switches have come under scrutiny following last month's crash of an Air India jet, which killed 260 people,...
Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe
New Delhi, India - Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday. The report, issued by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation...
Boeing to check undelivered 787s due to fastener issue
New York, United States - Boeing said Thursday it is examining fasteners on some undelivered 787 jets after discovering problems with their installation in the latest manufacturing shortcoming to face the company. The aviation giant, which faces intensified scrutiny from regulators following recent incidents and manufacturing difficulties, said planes already in...Airbus tops Boeing in 2022 plane orders
Airbus sold 661 planes as against Boeing's 480.
