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Colorado aerospace company Boom Supersonic flew its XB-1 demonstrator for the first time on Friday. Nicknamed the "baby boom," the jet tests technologies for Boom's future Mach 1.7 Overture airliner. AdvertisementColorado aerospace company Boom Supersonic wants to bring back the era of the Concorde — a beloved faster-than-sound passenger jet that flew for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2003. Nicknamed the "baby boom," the XB-1 demonstrator is the "foundation" for the futuristic Overture. Here's a closer look at the small but mighty baby boom.
Persons: , Here's Organizations: Boom Supersonic, Service, Concorde Locations: Colorado
The "SoFab" business-class concept made by a boutique Italian seatmaker is getting industry attention. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Known as "SoFab," the airline business-class seat uses a convertible sofa bed in lieu of a fully lie-flat reclining seat. It's up for an award for sustainability from RedCabin, and it was a finalist for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024. AdvertisementTake a look at the Optimares "SoFab" business class.
Persons: , SoFab Organizations: Service, Optimares, International Yacht, Aviation Locations: Italian
737 Max 9 blowoutA gaping hole where the paneled-over door had been on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. NTSB/APIn January, a Max 9 door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight that took off from Portland, Oregon. Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, hosted an all-hands meeting with employees shortly after the incident. "We're going to approach this, number one, acknowledging our mistake," Calhoun said at a 737 Max factory in Washington, according to multiple media outlets. Less than two weeks before that episode, Boeing had asked airlines to inspect all its 737 Max planes for loose bolts.
Persons: Max, Dave Calhoun, Calhoun, he's, Organizations: Max, Alaska Airlines, AP, Regulators, United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing's, Boeing Locations: Portland , Oregon, Alaska, United, Washington
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is stepping down. Calhoun was appointed CEO of Boeing after the planemaker's former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, stepped down in December 2019 following two crashes of another Max variant, the Max 8. Calhoun also said that Boeing Chair Larry Kellner wouldn't be standing for reelection, with Steve Mollenkopf elected by the board as his replacement. Calhoun added that Stan Deal, the CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, was retiring and would be replaced by Stephanie Pope, effective immediately. I also want to thank Stephanie for taking on this critical role.
Persons: Dave Calhoun, Calhoun, Dennis Muilenburg, Max, Calhoun didn't, Larry Kellner wouldn't, Steve Mollenkopf, Stan Deal, Stephanie Pope, He'd, Read, Larry Kellner, Larry, Steve, Stan, Stephanie, Dave Organizations: Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Max, Federal Aviation Administration, Qualcomm, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, BCA
Boeing announced that Dave Calhoun is stepping down as CEO at the end of this year. AdvertisementDave Calhoun plans to resign as Boeing's CEO at the end of this year, the company announced Monday. In December 2019, former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg was fired after two crashes involving a different Max variant, the Max 8, killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019. Advertisement"As you all know, the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident was a watershed moment for Boeing," Calhoun said in a memo to employees announcing the change. The CEO told CNBC that he would weigh in on who becomes the next CEO, but he said the board will ultimately make the decision.
Persons: Dave Calhoun, Calhoun, , I've, Dennis Muilenburg, Max, Stephanie Pope, Stan Deal, Larry Kellner Organizations: Boeing, Service, CNBC, Alaska Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Justice, National Transportation Safety, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
British Airways ranked third to last of 17 airlines in a recent customer satisfaction survey. I flew the airline for the first time since 2018 to see how it compares to other long-haul options. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The investment comes as British Airways struggles with poor reliability, dated cabins, and faltering customer service. The latter landed it third-to-last in a ranking of 17 airlines' customer satisfaction on long-haul flights from a British consumer advocacy group published in February.
Persons: Organizations: British Airways, Service, Airbus, Business
Singapore Airlines is offering a luxurious new in-flight experience for its premium economy class. It's the first revamp since the premium economy cabin was introduced in 2015. If you book a seat in its premium economy class, you can cheers with a glass of Charles de Cazanove Brut Tradition NV Champagne after take-off — and finish off a three-course meal with a chocolate Feuilletine cake. Singapore Airlines announced its new premium economy class in-flight experience last week. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: , Charles de Cazanove Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, Business
Read previewFrom a missing panel to a tire falling off midair, United Airlines has experienced multiple high-profile safety incidents over the past few weeks. Instead, some aviation experts have pointed to a possible trend in United's maintenance safety systems. Regarding the missing panel, he said, "that smacks of a maintenance problem of United Airlines." Former Delta Air Lines chief pilot, Alan Price, noted safety redundancies in some events played out as they were designed to. Kirby said safety enhancements like an extra day of pilot training and a "centralized training curriculum" for new-hire mechanics, which were planned before the recent safety events, are actively being deployed.
Persons: , Max, That's, Arthur Rosenberg, Richard Aboulafia, Steve Ganyard, Alan Price, Kit Darby, Mark Millam, Scott Kirby, Kirby Organizations: Service, United Airlines, Airbus, Boeing, Business, Fox News, Tires, Aviation, ABC, Denver International Airport ,, Aviation Safety Network, Former Delta Air Lines, Associated Press, CBS, Flight Safety Foundation, Alaska Airlines Locations: Houston, San Francisco, United, Denver, Denver International Airport , Colorado, USA
Cabinet Alberto Pinto is the design firm behind the interior of one of the world's largest private jets. Designing and implementing the interior of the ultra-luxurious Boeing jet took the firm four years to finish. AdvertisementThe 747-8i Boeing Business Jet, which is a VIP-configured variant of the civilian jumbo plane, is the world's largest private aircraft in active operation. The dual-level jumbo takes private flying to the next level as a flying palace capable of traversing time zones in the absolute pinnacle of luxury air travel. The list price of the -8i model went for about $400 million, according to the Business Jet Traveler, but the sale cost was undisclosed.
Persons: Alberto Pinto, Organizations: Boeing, Service, Boeing Business Jet, Air Force, Business Jet Locations: Eastern
A Latam Airlines Boeing 787 dropped midair Monday, injuring at least 50 people. If true, that would be reminiscent of when a military Airbus A330 suddenly nose-dived in 2014. A pilot-seat mishap sent a military Airbus A330 plummetingTen years ago, on February 9, 2014, a Royal Air Force Airbus A330 plummeted 4,400 feet in about 30 seconds. The Boeing 787 system involved has a fly-by-wire system, but instead of a side-stick, the planemaker has installed the traditional yoke. A Singapore Airlines Boeing 787 flight simulator shows the fly-by-wire system uses a yoke instead of the Airbus' side-stick.
Persons: , Paul Crouch, RAF Brize, armrest, Taylor Rains Organizations: Latam Airlines Boeing, Airbus, Service, CNN, Street, Royal Air Force Airbus, British military's Voyager, RAF, RAF Brize Norton, UK's Military Aviation Authority, Military Aviation, Boeing, Singapore Airlines Boeing Locations: Sydney, Auckland , New Zealand, Kabul, Bastion, Afghanistan
Boeing's newest widebody aircraft, the 777X, is the world's largest twin-engine plane in production. I recently toured an experimental 777X plane to learn about the different flight tests. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Boeing's new aircraft will be the biggest twin-engine widebody airliner in the world once it hits the market in 2025, sporting innovations, it says, like 10% better fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor and unique folding wingtips. AdvertisementDespite ambitious planes, the planmaker has faced a number of hurdles during the 777X's certification, pushing the original certification timeline back several years.
Persons: Organizations: Service, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Wings, Airbus Locations: Europe, Asia, Singapore, India
Executives from several US carriers have expressed doubt about the Boeing 737 Max delivery schedule. Southwest expects 42% fewer jets this year, while United told Boeing to stop making the Max 10. AdvertisementCustomers may soon feel the impact of the Boeing 737 Max blowout as airlines face uncertainty about their future fleets. The airline also said it doesn't expect to receive any of the yet-to-be-certified Max 7s this year and removed them from its 2024 plan. Airlines may look to Airbus to grow their fleetsThe Airbus A320neo competes with the Boeing 737 Max.
Persons: , Max, Scott Kirby, Ed Bastian, Bastian, Richard Aboulafia, Michael O'Leary, Henry Harteveldt, Harteveldt, Kirby Organizations: Boeing, Max, Southwest, United, Service, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Delta Air, Ryanair, Airbus —, Airbus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Reuters Locations: Alaska, Delta
A Latam Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a sudden midair drop on Monday, injuring at least 50 people. Dozens of turbulence-related injuries have been seen on other carriers like Lufthansa and Delta. AdvertisementA passenger on the Boeing 787 that suddenly dropped midair over the Pacific on Monday described a scary scene. In an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Latam Airlines Flight 800 passenger Brian Jokat said the plane "dropped something to the effect of 500 feet instantly," jolting him awake. The "fasten seatbelt" sign was on at the time, airline Chief Operating Officer Jon Snook said, HawaiiNewsNow reported.
Persons: , Brian Jokat, I'm, Rolanda Schmidt, Melissa Matteso, Jon Snook, HawaiiNewsNow, Bill Duncan, Taylor Organizations: Latam Airlines Boeing, Lufthansa, Delta, Service, Boeing, Pacific, CNN, Latam, RNZ, New Zealand Herald, US National Transportation Safety Board, Airlines, Lufthansa Airbus, Washington Post, Lufthansa Flight, Hawaiian Airlines Airbus, Sydney Morning Herald, Delta Air Lines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Alaska Airlines Boeing, NTSB, The Weather Company, Business, Allegiant Locations: Sydney, Auckland , New Zealand, Austin, Washington, Frankfurt, Honolulu
British Airways introduced the Club Suite in 2019 as a major upgrade to its dated business class. The cabin has so far been deployed on Airbus A350, Boeing 787-10, and some Boeing 777 aircraft. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementBritish Airways announced its newest business-class seat — dubbed the Club Suite — in March 2019 as part of a multi-billion investment, and now it's being deployed across more of the airline's fleet. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Organizations: British Airways, Airbus, Boeing, Service, Business
I recently took a day flight from New York to London to see if it helps jet lag. However, until last week, I had exclusively taken overnight flights — known as red-eye flights — when flying eastbound across the Atlantic. They depart in the morning in the US and land in the evening on the same day in Europe. Curious about how the daytime flight compared to a red-eye, I specifically booked a morning departure for my recent trip from New York to London. Because I was up at 4 a.m. in New York to catch the morning flight, I figured I'd be tired enough to sleep.
Persons: , I've, ., Taylor Rains, John F Organizations: Service, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, British Airways Boeing, New, Kennedy International Airport, London Heathrow, Google, JFK, Heathrow Locations: New York, London, New York City, Europe
British Airways first unveiled its Club Suite business class cabin in March 2019. AdvertisementBritish Airways unveiled its "Club Suite" business-class cabin in March 2019 as part of a nearly $9 billion investment in the customer experience. The product first deployed on British Airways' Airbus A350-1000 planes starting in mid-2019 and quickly earned props for its improvement in space and privacy compared to the old business-class layout. And all Heathrow-based long-haul aircraft will be retrofitted with the Club Suite by the end of 2026, the carrier said during the IAG Capital Markets Day late last year. IAG is the parent company of British Airways.
Persons: , IAG Organizations: British Airways, Service, Airbus, Boeing Locations: London, New York
Read previewBritish Airways unveiled a host of new initiatives at a media event in London on Monday, as part of a $9 billion "transformation." The UK flag carrier was named the world's best airline by Skytrax in 2006, but its reputation has since faltered. With a new seat design, new routes, and upgrades to the Airbus A380, here's how BA is changing. British Airways is rolling out the new seat design to its Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets, used on its short-haul flights. The business-class configuration on BA's new short-haul seats.
Persons: , Sean Doyle, Pete Syme, it's, There's, that's, Neil Chernoff, Francisco —, Chernoff Organizations: Service, British Airways, Skytrax, Business, Airbus, Delta Air Lines, Boeing, Washington Dulles, Dubai Airport, Beta Locations: London, Dallas , Los Angeles, Miami, Dubai, Johannesburg, South Africa, Boston, Washington, Singapore, London Heathrow, Malaysian, Kuala Lumpur, London Gatwick, Bangkok
I recently flew between New York and Helsinki on Finnair's Airbus A350-900 in economy. Finnair is now my go-to for long-haul flying despite an inconsistent weight policy for carry-ons. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI recently traveled all the way from New York City to Finland's northernmost municipality of Utsjoki for a chance to see the aurora lights. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Organizations: Airbus, Service, Scandinavian Airlines, Business Locations: New York, Helsinki, New York City, Finland's, Utsjoki, Lapland
In July, American offloaded a passenger after he got into an argument with a flight attendant. AdvertisementHere are three of Laurie's pet peeves as a flight attendant and how to avoid them. Laurie said passengers should pay for their seats in advance rather than trying to move to other passengers' seats once on board — especially without telling the cabin crew. "Don't 'steal' the seat and think the flight attendant won't notice. "As a crewmember, I always tried to have fun and relate to my passengers," Laurie said.
Persons: Bobby Laurie, Laurie, , Tungateja, stow, Taylor Rains Organizations: Service, US Airways, Virgin America, Jackets, Airlines, AirAsia, Marielle
The Cessna CitationJet was the most popular private plane in the US in 2023, according to JetSpy. The ultra-rich prefer private aviation for its convenience and the variety of aircraft available. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. However, Textron Aviation's family of Cessna CitationJet aircraft proved to be the most popular in the US last year, performing a collective 273,522 flights in 2023, according to data from the aircraft-tracking website JetSpy. AdvertisementHere's a closer look at the CitationJet series, which all offer varying ranges, speeds, and cabins to suit the needs of rich flyers.
Persons: Organizations: Cessna, Service, Bombardier Global, Textron Locations: Sun
The new plane launched on domestic routes, like Bengaluru and Mumbai, in January and will eventually launch overseas, Air India says. It's very likely to fly to the US, though Air India has yet to release specific cities. Air India's business class is also way behind industry standards. Flight attendants and pilots are getting a makeoverIn December, Air India released photos of its new crew uniforms. Ground staff, engineers, and security personnel are also set to get new uniforms, which Air India said it will reveal in "due course."
Persons: , Campbell Wilson, Taylor Rains, It's, Wilson, Christophe Archambault, Manish Malhotra Organizations: Service, Air India, Tata Group, Air, Business, Tata, Airbus, Boeing, Wings, Paris Airshow, Airbus A320neos, Russian, Aeroflot, India's Boeing, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Q, Getty Images Air, Air India's Boeing Locations: India, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Air India, AFP, Getty Images Air India, Qatar, Emirates
Read previewTaylor Swift is getting roasted for her private jet trips — and some of them might not even be hers. Jack Sweeney, the college student known for tracking Swift and other celebrities' aircraft on social media, posted on X via the account dedicated to tracking Swift's jet: "These short flights are likely maintenance or demo flights." AdvertisementA private jet linked to Taylor Swift took two short flights on January 30. Courtesy of JetSpySwift still owns another private jet, a Dassault 7X. AdvertisementSwift has tried to mask her private jet travelsIt's far from the first time Swift has faced criticism for her jet travel.
Persons: , Taylor Swift, Stogna, Swift, Jack Sweeney, JetSpy Swift, Louis, Van, Bob Hope, Travis Kelce, Charles B, Swift's, She's, Sweeney Organizations: Service, Business, Dassault Falcon, Federal Aviation Administration, Google, Dassault, Nashville, Bob Hope Airport, BI, Chiefs, Wheeler, Airport, PIA Locations: Stogna Bologna, @1000waystoRy, Illinois, Missouri, St, Las Vegas, Burbank , California, Nashville, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Kansas City, Kansas
I flew on Air India's legacy long-haul economy product from Delhi to Newark, New Jersey. The television and the USB port on my seat were broken, making for a rough 15 hours. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAir India may be on the rise with its swanky new Airbus A350, but it can't escape the basket case that is its old long-haul economy product. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Organizations: Air, Service, Airbus, Boeing, Business Locations: Delhi, Newark , New Jersey
A photo of my birth mother holding me as a newborn, taken on July 4, 1995, in central Florida. On the one hand, getting tested would help me better plan my future, but I'd have to live with the reality if the diagnosis was positive. AdvertisementOn the other hand, not getting tested would always leave an ounce of uncertainty in the back of my head. It wasn't until 2018, when I met my now-husband, Ryan, that I gave getting tested another thought. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderAfter 10 years of uncertainty, a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders.
Persons: , Olivia Wilde's, Remy, Thirteen, Hadley, I've, Taylor Rains, Mary, Desiree, Taylor, goody, Ryan Organizations: Service, Florida Institute of Technology, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Locations: Florida, Puerto Rican, Spain, China, Alaska, Bulgaria, , Connecticut
Air India is rebuilding its reputation after falling into disarray under state ownership. I found the cabin a major upgrade after flying Air India's old legacy business class for 13 hours. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The Tata Group — which first founded Air India in 1932 before it was nationalized in 1953 — bought back the carrier in 2021. Under renewed management, Air India has vowed to improve its reputation, which has been plagued by broken seats and filthy planes.
Persons: , it's Organizations: Airbus, Air, Service, The Tata Group, Air India, Business Locations: India, Air India
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