Cathay Pacific fires three pilots who caught Covid-19 in Germany

Cathay Pacific has fired three pilots after they were infected with coronavirus in the German city of Frankfurt. Cathay Pacific… Read More »
Boeing agreement to settle Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash claims is approved by U.S. judge

A U.S. judge approved on Nov. 15 Boeing’s agreement to acknowledge liability for compensatory damages in lawsuits filed by families… Read More »
FAA review finds Boeing safety employees lack expertise

The Federal Aviation Administration has leveled new criticisms at The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) over its choice of engineers to… Read More »
Boeing and airlines say ‘significant time’ needed to resolve 5G spectrum issue

The aviation industry told the White House on Tuesday it will take “significant time” to ensure it is safe for… Read More »
Senator Feinstein to FAA: Passenger Safety Oversight Remains Ineffective

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today called on the Federal Aviation Administration to improve its safety oversight, noting a recent inspector… Read More »
PIA gets European air safety ratings

Pakistan’International Airlines on Friday said it had achieved safety ratings from European air safety watchdog SAFA. “With zero index, it… Read More »
Air Canada is now offering portable COVID self-test kits for travelers

Mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements to enter many countries are causing international travelers a great deal of expense and hassle. In… Read More »
NTSB report on accident offers lesson in combating pilot complacency

When pilots gain more experience, some let their guard down—to chilling effect. Earlier this year, the NTSB determined that the… Read More »
FAA worries new 5G wireless service could interfere with aviation safety

The Federal Aviation Administration has expressed concern that 5G cellular technology could interfere with aviation. According to The Wall Street… Read More »
FAA to take regulatory action over 5G altimeter interference

The FAA plans to issue a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive in coming days concerning the rollout… Read More »
FAA flags potential safety problem in layout of controls on Boeing 767 and 757 jets

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert to all operators of Boeing 767 and 757 airplanes flagging a… Read More »
Trial date moved to December for former Boeing chief technical pilot accused of fraud

The trial for Mark Forkner, a former Boeing chief technical pilot accused of fraud, has been moved to Dec. 15… Read More »
FAA is still working to implement safety reforms in wake of Boeing 737 Max crashes

The FAA has also overseen the ongoing development of a safety management system at Boeing in line with international safety… Read More »
Watchdog finds flaws in FAA oversight of American Airlines’ maintenance shortcomings

A government watchdog said Friday Oct. 22 that federal safety regulators routinely fail to ensure that American Airlines gets to… Read More »
Lessons learned from COVID-19 could improve the U.S. aviation industry’s handling of future pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the U.S. aviation industry. Passenger traffic in April 2020 was 96% lower… Read More »
What U.S. bound international travelers need to know about vaccines and testing

The United States is about to make it much easier for vaccinated international travelers to visit. The White House announced… Read More »
Out-of-practice “rusty” airline pilots flying in the post-Covid world are error-prone

Back in the cockpit after time off recovering from Covid-19, an airline pilot forgot to start his plane’s second engine… Read More »
U.S. lawmaker blames Boeing leaders for culture that led to crashes

A senior U.S. House Democrat who oversaw a massive investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX said on Friday the indictment… Read More »
U.S. lawmaker blames Boeing leaders for culture that led to crashes

A senior U.S. House Democrat who oversaw a massive investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX said on Friday the indictment… Read More »
Former Boeing chief technical pilot pleads not guilty to fraud charges

A former Boeing Co (BA.N) chief technical pilot, accused of deceiving federal regulators evaluating the company’s 737 MAX jet, was… Read More »
Boeing pilot involved in 737 Max testing is indicted in Texas

A former Boeing pilot was indicted Oct. 14 by a federal grand jury on charges of deceiving safety regulators about… Read More »
FAA releases Alaska aviation safety initiatives

The recommendations, covering five areas, range from improvements in hardware to data-gathering. Federal Aviation Administration officials, Alaska’s congressional delegation and… Read More »