Articles by Matt Griffin

Indonesian flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia has formally written to Boeing to cancel its outstanding order for 49 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline has one airframe of this type, that has been … [read more]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly joining the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) in investigating how the Boeing 737 MAX was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The … [read more]

As part of its centenary celebrations, UK flag carrier British Airways is painting four aircraft into heritage liveries. The fourth and final has been announced as the ‘Negus’ livery, which the airline … [read more]

There has been much reaction throughout the industry and with the flying public after the fatal crash of Ethiopian flight ET302 on Sunday 10th March. The incident was the second fatal crash … [read more]

Counter-terror Police is currently investigating explosives that were found at London’s Heathrow Airport, City Airport and Waterloo train station. London’s Metropolitan Police have said that small improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found … [read more]

The world’s only successful supersonic airliner, Concorde, first flew 50 years ago today. Technological marvel On 2nd March 1969, Concorde 001 took to the skies for the very first time in Toulouse, … [read more]

British Airways has announced the third of its four heritage liveries, which are marking the airline’s centenary. The ‘retro’ livery was announced to be the Landor Associates livery, which the British flag … [read more]

Boeing has announced that British Airways parent company, IAG (International Airlines Group), has placed an order for 18 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, with options for a further 24. Fleet upgrade programme The 18 … [read more]