FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for LEAP 1-A Engine on A320neo Due to Manufacturing Defect
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive (AD) relating to all CFM International LEAP 1-A engines,… Read More »
Blue Origin Secures NASA Contract to Land Astronauts on Moon Amid Controversial Bid Process
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has won a contract with NASA to develop a lunar landing system for the… Read More »
Korean Air-Asiana Airlines Merger Faces Setback as US Department of Justice Raises Concerns
The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) is deliberating whether or not to sue over the proposed merger between… Read More »
EU Commission Sends Korean Air Statement of Objections Regarding Asiana Takeover
The European Commission has informed Korean Air of its preliminary view that its proposed takeover of Asiana may restrict competition…. Read More »
FAA Aims to Ease Mental Health Barriers for Grounded Pilots
The Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan Northrup, has outlined the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intention to alleviate aeromedical regulations related… Read More »
FAA Issues New Directive to Address Fire Hazard in Boeing 787 Cargo Holds
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) to address an unsafe condition… Read More »
Government Delegations Opting for Private Flights is Not Just About Luxury
Although private charter flights are often associated with luxury and comfort, there are several reasons why government delegations and representatives… Read More »
IATA Says Proposed U.S. Passenger Compensation Rule Will Raise Costs for Travelers
In a not entirely surprising move, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is criticizing the decision from the Department of… Read More »
FAA Investigating Southwest Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Southwest Airlines. The agency wants to know why the flight, which was scheduled… Read More »
FAA Takes Action on Boeing 737 MAX Engine Issues: LEAP-1B Compressor Stalls Addressed
The decision to issue the AD was prompted by incidents of high-pressure compressor (HPC) stall resulting in multiple aborted takeoffs… Read More »
Some FAA engineers recommended grounding Boeing 737 MAX soon after second crash in 2019
According to a report released on Friday, in March 2019, some engineers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suggested that… Read More »
US Government Awards Multiple Grants to Improve Route 66
For travelers planning on hitting the road this summer, several states with the historic Route 66 running through them have… Read More »
FAA Activates New Direct Plane Routes Ahead of Summer
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has activated 169 new routes along the East Coast ahead of what is expected… Read More »
JetBlue Calls on FAA to Fix Staffing Problems Amid Strong Travel Demand
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes brought up an important issue currently facing aviation in the United States right now during a… Read More »
U.S. FAA plans to hire 1,500 air traffic controllers in 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is addressing staffing shortages across the US as it plans to hire approximately 1,500 air… Read More »
AeroSpace and Defence association launches £50,000 aviation sustainability challenge
The AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ADS) Group has launched its inaugural Sustainability Challenge, with up to £50,000… Read More »
UK Government outlines plan to decarbonise aviation
Ministers and aviation chiefs have revealed an action plan for the next two years in the race to decarbonise the… Read More »
IATA WCS launches with insight into dynamic air cargo market
Digitalisation, sustainability and safety and security will once again be the central themes of the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS)…. Read More »
FAA taking a closer look at rocket launches causing problem for airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to take a closer look at rocket launches and the problems they may be… Read More »
FAA looks to Merlin for autonomous cargo flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Merlin, a developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, a $1m… Read More »
FAA warns of Boeing 787 safety hazard from leaky faucets and calls for inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 jets amid recurring problems with leaky bathroom… Read More »
KLM Wins Court Case Against Flight Cap at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has won its bid to prevent Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from reducing flights from 500,000 to 440,000… Read More »