The FAA advises airlines to inspect fuel control switches while aircraft are on the ground to confirm proper engagement of ...

The preliminary report on the crash has turned the focus of the entire investigation on the fuel control switch. It stated ...

The AI-171 initial crash report stated that after fuel supply to the engines was cut off using the fuel control switches, the ...

Boeing has begun work on the wings for its new generation 777-8 freighter ahead of its revised entry to market date of 2028 ...

The family owns the world’s largest private jet, a Boeing 747-400 with arguably one of the most luxurious features on ...

If you love the rumble of jet engines and the thrill of seeing aircraft up close, plan your next trip around one of these ...

U.S. aeronautics company Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 60 airplanes in June, a 27% increase compared to a year ...

One of the scariest things that can happen to you is being in an emergency situation while flying. While the absolute majority of pilots can get everything under control and get their passengers to ...

In simple terms, the Airbus A380 typically achieves better fuel efficiency per seat mile than most variants of the Boeing 747 ...

Aircraft automation In 1914, an American, Lawrence Sperry, demonstrated gyroscope-stabilised, straight-and-level flight in ...

To put the 747's noise emissions into perspective, the Airbus A320-200 and Boeing 737-800 typically emit between 93-94 dB, so ...