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FAA Grounds All MD-11 Aircraft Pending Emergency Inspections

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive mandating immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft before any further flight operations can resume. The directive, released today, follows concerns raised by Boeing over potential safety issues affecting the structural or operational integrity of the model, prompting swift action by regulators and operators alike.

FAA Targets 787s Over Faulty Titanium in Emergency Turbine Mounts

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A new airworthiness directive may soon impact the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner models, following FAA concerns over substandard titanium used in the ram air turbine (RAT) mounting fittings. The RAT is a vital safety component, designed to deploy in-flight to provide emergency electrical and hydraulic power when both engines fail. Improper titanium in its fittings could lead to catastrophic detachment at the moment it is…