The pilots of Instagram: beautiful views from the cockpit, violating rules of the air – Quartz

http://qz.com/233165/the-pilots-of-instagram-beautiful-views-from-the-cockpit-violating-rules-of-the-air/

Boeing plans to cut 747-8 production from September 2015 from 1.5 to 1.3 planes/month

http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsboeing-plans-to-cut-747-8-production-from-september-2015-4466061

Boeing is planning to reduce production of its 747-8 jumbo jetliner starting September next year due to weaker demand for freighters.

The company plans to cut production of the airliner to 1.3 aeroplanes per month from the current 1.5 per month, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Airbus predicts Chinese air travel boom will continue

http://atwonline.com/airframes/airbus-predicts-chinese-air-travel-boom-will-continue

A380, re-engining or stopping production

http://atwonline.com/manufacturers/airbus-cfo-mulls-future-a380-program

Airbus CFO Harald Wilhelm surprised the aviation world the day before the Airbus Global Investor Forum by raising the possibility of either re-engining the A380 with more efficient engines or discontinuing A380 production in 2018.

However, the Toulouse-based manufacturer made it clear it will get additional A380 customers. Production slots are almost fully booked for the next three years and Airbus said it continues to improve the aircraft.