commercial aviation
Commercial Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Issues: The High Cost of Seeking Help
Dec 04, 2025 02:45 am CST
Commercial airline pilots frequently conceal mental health conditions fearing license suspension and career loss. This investigative report reveals how aviation's strict medical certification requirements, financial barriers, and industry stigma prevent pilots from seeking needed mental health treatment, potentially compromising flight safety while efforts for regulatory reform continue.
China's C919 Passenger Jet Struggles Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Western Supply Dependencies
Oct 27, 2025 02:10 pm CST
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet faces significant challenges in meeting delivery targets due to US-China trade tensions and dependency on Western components. Despite Beijing's ambitions to challenge Boeing and Airbus, export restrictions on critical parts and lack of international certification are hampering COMAC's production goals and global expansion plans for this state-backed aerospace project.
Airbus A320 Surpasses Boeing 737 in All-Time Deliveries for First Time in Aviation History
Oct 15, 2025 02:02 am CST
In a historic shift in commercial aviation, Airbus has officially delivered more A320 aircraft than Boeing has delivered 737s, marking a significant milestone in the decades-long rivalry between the world's two largest aircraft manufacturers. With 12,257 deliveries since 1988, the Airbus A320 has overtaken Boeing's 737 fleet of 12,254 deliveries since 1968, reflecting ongoing challenges at Boeing and Airbus's growing market dominance.
Boeing Developing Next-Generation Aircraft to Replace 737 Max Amid Safety Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Boeing has begun development of a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could replace the troubled 737 Max, with CEO Kelly Ortberg already meeting with engine manufacturers. This strategic move comes as the company faces ongoing safety concerns following recent incidents, though Boeing officially maintains focus on its current recovery plan.