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 The long-grounded plane, after two fatal crashes in a few months, can finally take to the air again. Since aviation safety authorities certified the 737 MAX's modifications, the plane seems to be regaining the hope airlines had in it before 2020. The 737 MAX-8 seems to be back on track after a 2 year grounding.

On December 20, 1957, the Boeing 707 made its first flight. Discover the story of a legendary aircraft that marked civil aviation and the beginnings of Boeing commercial aircraft. The first Boeing 707 flight (Source:space.com)

While air traffic is at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ryanair has just placed an order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, bringing the number of aircraft awaiting delivery to 210. Ryanair and Boeing signing for new 737 MAX (credits:Ryanair)

2019 seems to be a busy year for aeronautics and air transport. New aircraft, increased production rates, and even an electric aircraft should mark the year. Gigantic airports are also expected to be built, notably in Istanbul, Turkey and Beijing, China. The first Boeing 777X on the assembly line (source:air cosmos)

The first Boeing 777X should enter service at the end of 2023. Lufthansa had been named launch customer. The future American long-haul aircraft could perhaps enter service later than planned, in 2024. The first 777X could be delivered in 2023. 

Air transport and aeronautics are two sectors that have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. To fight against the spread of the virus, flight suspensions and travel restrictions (including lockdowns) have been taken, leading to a sharp drop in demand. Wuhan airport desinfection during the COVID-19 pandemic

The year 2018 was a year rich in aeronautical events. Mergers, certifications of new aircraft, new orders and deliveries, which have increased in pace, have marked this year. Here is a retrospective of the year 2018. The first flight of the A330-800 neo (source:Airbus)

Here are the cockpit  images of the future Boeing 777X, the next generation of the long-haul aircraft.  The Boeing 777X cockpit (source:Boeing )

As the 53rd edition of the International Air and Space Show came to an end, relive the moments that marked the largest aviation show in the world. The giants Airbus and Boeing have tried to win the most orders, including new aircraft such as the A321XLR The Paris Air show 2019 ©Airbus

In ten years, aeronautics has made great technical progress. At the same time, world aviation has never experienced such growth, with the number of passengers carried doubling. Air transport is therefore changing and becoming more and more environmentally responsible. Here is a selection of ten moments, events that have had a long-term impact on aviation. Air transport has expanded rapidly, reaching emerging and developing countries in Asia and Africa. The number of passengers carried has been increasing by about 4% each year. 2010: the eruption of the Eyjafjöll volcano The eruption and the large plume of ash seen from an aircraft  It all starts with the eruption of an Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjöll , which has been dormant since 1823. On March 20, 2010, the volcano erupted, causing a lava flow accompanied by a large plume of ash. In April, air traffic is then interrupted for safety reasons. The particles in the cloud can suffocate and seriously damage aircraft engines. In total, nea...

At the beginning of the 21st century, Norwegian Air was only Norwegian regional airline It was only after this time that Norwegian began to accelerate its development. A Norwegian Boeing 787( source: nytimes)

In 2018, various events marked air transport, with many new changements, developing airlines and new airports. However, incidents and air crashes have marked this year. A drone incident happened in London-Gatwick airport in 2018 (source:homebt)

On February 28, the British airline announced its intention to order Boeing 777X, the American manufacturer's new wide-body aircraft. British Airways ordered Boeing 777X (source:British Airways)

The Australian company celebrates the first anniversary of the Dreamliner in its fleet. For the occasion, Qantas has published several pages dedicated to the 787 . A Qantas Boeing 787-9 (source:airliner.com)

Boeing introduces its new long-haul aircraft, the 777X . It is expected to make its first flight in 2019, with commercialization planned for 2020. The Boeing 777X , the next generation aircraft  (source lerevenu)

The oldest jumbo jet still in service has retired. Chain seal on October 17, 1969, the Boeing registered N747GE has been used to test new General Electric reactors but has also flown for PanAm. The Boeing N747GE (source :flickr/wilco737)

In a new phase of the U.S.-China trade war, the Trump administration is reportedly considering restricting the sale of jet engines and other aircraft components, according to sources in Reuters. Comac and its C919 is expected to compete with Boeing within a few years. A C919 aircraft, with Leap engines (credits:Wikimedia)

As the world continues to go through the coronavirus crisis in early 2020, aircraft manufacturer COMAC continues its development and testing for the certification of its C919. The Chinese aircraft manufacturer's ambitions seem to be intact and deliveries are continuing after the opening of a new production line. A Comac C919 prototype. (Credits:Wikimedia)

At first glance, an aircraft with its huge engines consumes more than a car. To fight pollution, one of the demands of yellow vests is the application of a tax on kerosene, aircraft fuel. However, in reality, airplanes consume as much or even less fuel than small city cars! Here is why.... A Shell truck next to an aircraft (source:Shell Ouest)

In an interview with the Reuters news website in 2013, the CEO of Norwegian Airlines unveiled his plans for the company's fleet. A Norwegian Boeing 787 (source:Airline reporter)