FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Beyond Aero's BYA-1 passes PDR and switches from ducted fans to pusher propfans

Beyond Aero's BYA-1 hydrogen fuel‑cell business aircraft has passed its preliminary design review and confirmed a propulsion reconfiguration: the startup has replaced prior electric ducted fans with pusher‑mounted propfans. The PDR enables the program to move into detailed design and systems integration.

2026-03-17T11:35:08.460659-07:00
thebulkheadseat.comAnthony Losanno

American Airlines Updates App and Website to Better Explain Flight Delays and Cancellations

By thebulkheadseat.com: American Airlines is rolling out a new digital feature designed to give travelers clearer explanations when flights are delayed or canceled. The update, which is launching through the airline’s mobile app and website throughout the month, aims to provide customers with more transparency and easier ways to manage disruptions.

2026-03-16T13:02:19.617294-07:00
ReutersDan Catchpole, Nathan Gomes

Boeing CFO: Commercial-Airplanes Division Expects Flat Margins, Possibly Returning to Profit This Year

By Reuters: Boeing expects its commercial airplane division to turn a profit in 2027, not this year as previously expected due to higher-than-expected costs of buying parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems, its chief financial officer said on Tuesday, in a new setback for the U.S.

2026-03-17T07:29:17.180069-07:00