FAA extends rest periods for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer… Read More »
Pilot union opposes alerting system exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the labor union representing around 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, has said it opposes… Read More »
FAA Mandates Longer Rest Period for Flight Attendants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized new rest time requirements for flight attendants, mandating a rest period of at… Read More »
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have made a… Read More »
Boeing doesn’t anticipate FAA approval for MAX 10 before summer 2023
Boeing does not expect to win Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) approval for the 737 MAX 10 aircraft, the largest variant… Read More »
FAA says Boeing has not completed work needed for MAX 7 approval
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Boeing it has not completed safety tasks needed in order to certify the 737… Read More »
Boeing has not completed work needed for 737 MAX 7 approval says FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Boeing it has not completed key work needed in order to certify the 737-7… Read More »
Two Passenger Planes Collided on the Runway at London Heathrow
On Wednesday evening, a pair of passenger jets were involved in a “minor collision” on the runway at London Heathrow… Read More »
China certifies home-grown COMAC C919 narrowbody jet
China has certified the COMAC C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family… Read More »
Two airliners collide while taxiing at London-Heathrow airport
A Korean Air Boeing 777 and an Icelandair Boeing 757 were involved in a ground collision at London-Heathrow Airport. The… Read More »
LATAM Cargo first airline to be CEIV Lithium Battery certified
LATAM Cargo is the world’s first airline to receive IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Battery certification…. Read More »
Boeing 737 freighter overshoots runway, dips in water at Montpellier Airport
A West Atlantic Boeing 737 freighter overshot the runway at Montpellier Airport and partially submerged into a lake nearby in… Read More »
Boeing to pay $200m over charges it misled investors about two fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing is to pay out $200m (£177.5m) over charges that it misled investors about two fatal 737 Max crashes. The… Read More »
United Forced to Cancel Some Flights After Not Performing Inspections
United Airlines this week was forced to cancel 25 flights utilizing Boeing 777-200 equipment after the carrier failed to perform… Read More »
FAA turns down airline request to hire less-experienced pilots during shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rejected a request from a regional air carrier to hire less-experienced flight crew to… Read More »
Chinese regulator meets Boeing to review 737 MAX operation
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) organized a meeting with Boeing in Zhoushan, Zhejiang on September 14, 2022, to… Read More »
FAA Nominee says allegations are false as Senators investigate
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration defended himself after being named in a search warrant in… Read More »
India’s aviation regulator to tighten alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reintroducing mandatory alcohol tests for both flight and cabin crew as part… Read More »
Worker at LAX pulled unconscious from FedEx aircraft fuel tank
A man had to be rescued early Wednesday Sept. 14 after falling unconscious while working on a FedEx fuel tank… Read More »
Retired Nurse on Spirit Flight Saves Baby’s Life
Retired nurse Tamara Panzino was relaxing and reading a book during a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando when… Read More »
Volotea flight goes around after approaching French airbase for landing
A Volotea Airbus A319 began to approach the Landivisiau naval airbase in Brittany before going around and landing at the… Read More »
Boeing reports safety oversight improved, but some engineers remain wary
In January 2022, a Boeing 777X with new giant folded wingtips sat in the fog at Paine Field in Everett…. Read More »