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Interjet Grounds Half Its Superjet 100 Aircraft

Move Follows Inspections Of The Fleet Called For In Russian AD

Mexican airline Interjet has grounded half of its 22 Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliners following inspections of the fleet recommended by a Russian Airworthiness Directive.

Defining The Differences Between Airbus’ Two Generations Of Beluga Aircraft

Several Key Physical Changes Mark The Shift From ST To XL

While Airbus’ new-generation Beluga XL oversized airlifter may resemble its Beluga ST predecessor, several key physical changes will bring additional capabilities to the movement of major aircraft sections and components within the company’s production network.

NTSB To Examine Flight Recorder From Eastern Airlines Flight 980

Airliner Went Down In Bolivian Mountains In 1985

The NTSB is working to take possession of a data recorder thought to be from Eastern Airlines Flight 980 that was discovered by a pair of climbers from Mount Illimani in Bolivia.

FAA Approves Cranes For LA Stadium Construction

Facility Being Built For The Los Angeles Rams Near The Airport

The FAA has approved the erection of two large cranes that will be used to construct a $2.6 billion stadium in Inglewood, CA for the Los Angeles Rams NFL franchise.