Cathay working with Airbus on long-haul flights with a single pilot in the cockpit
Cathay Pacific 0293.HK is working with Airbus AIR.PA to introduce “reduced crew” long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the… Read More »
FAA mandates Boeing 737 MAX inspections for it’s automated flight control system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a directive for Boeing Co requiring operators of 737 MAX airplanes to conduct additional inspections for… Read More »
California’s drought may have solved 1965 plane crash mystery
As a severe drought in California dries out lakes across the state, officials have found the remains of what they… Read More »
U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories,… Read More »
Bitter week for families as evidence to be read in MH17 airliner trial
Judges in the Netherlands will begin reading out the evidence this week in the murder trial against four fugitive suspects… Read More »
Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport
A dedicated terminal for passengers arriving in the UK from countries with a high risk of Covid has opened at… Read More »
Boeing stops 787 delivery, needs FAA quality approval
Boeing shares slipped Friday after the giant jet maker suspended deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner once more, while it seeks… Read More »
Boeing working with FAA in new snag to Dreamliner deliveries
Boeing said on Friday it was providing the US Federal Aviation Administration with more information on its undelivered 787 Dreamliners,… Read More »
Croatia is now opening to vaccinated Americans
The Croatian immigration agent isn’t impressed with my flimsy CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card. The paper, filled out in loopy strokes… Read More »
U.S. prepares to downgrade Mexico air safety rating
The U.S. government is preparing to downgrade Mexico’s aviation safety rating, a move that would bar Mexican carriers from adding… Read More »
Foreign airlines begin to resume Tel Aviv flights after Gaza truce
Foreign airlines on Friday made preparations to resume services to Tel Aviv hours after Israel and Hamas reached a truce… Read More »
Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for toilet break
The incident took place on the Tokaido Shinkansen railway line. A Japanese train driver faces possible punishment after he left… Read More »
Boeing resumes 737 MAX deliveries
Boeing resumed deliveries of its best-selling 737 MAX on Wednesday, following approval of a fix for an electrical grounding issue… Read More »
U.S. employers announce COVID-19 vaccine requirements as workplaces reopen
Delta’s mandate that all new employees be vaccinated went into effect Monday. Some US businesses requiring employee vaccines The list… Read More »
U.S. requires inspections for wire failure on Boeing 737 Classic planes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it was requiring U.S. operators of 143 Boeing Co (BA.N) 737 Classic series airplanes… Read More »
Greece opens to tourists and ends lockdown measures
Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most remaining restrictions on movement and declaring “we are putting the lockdown behind… Read More »
Portugal to allow UK tourists
British tourists will be allowed to enter Portugal from next Monday, the Portuguese authorities have announced. Portugal is on the… Read More »
British Airways tests 25-second Covid-19 test
British Airways is conducting a trial of a cloud-based digital Covid-19 antigen test that can display results within 25 seconds…. Read More »
Boeing gets FAA nod for fix to 737 MAX electrical issue
Boeing receives U.S. regulatory approval for a fix to an electrical grounding issue that had affected its 737 MAX airplanes,… Read More »
Trial ordered for Airbus and airline over Air France 2009 crash
Twelve years after an Air France Airbus plane crashed into the Atlantic killing 228 people, a court has ruled that… Read More »
Pilots Ask FAA for Training Changes on Boeing 737 MAX
A pilots’ union in the United States is asking federal aviation authorities to improve training proposals for flight crew members… Read More »
Aviation Officials in Europe Say Boeing 737 MAX Safe to Fly
A top aviation regulator in Europe said Boeing’s grounded fleet of 737 MAX planes would be allowed to fly again before the… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX Fleet Could Receive European Approval in November
Aviation authorities in Europe revealed Boeing’s fleet of 737 MAX planes could receive regulatory approval to resume flying in November. According to Reuters.com,… Read More »
FAA recommends airlines about Boeing 787 ILS issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for owners and operators of Boeing’s Dreamliner on Thursday…. Read More »
EASA completes Boeing 737 MAX testing
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has completed test flights of Boeing’s 737 MAX so taking a significant step… Read More »
FAA Fines Chicago O’Hare for Winter Weather Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a fine of over $1.5 million to Chicago for allegedly failing to ensure… Read More »