Bryan Bedford, CEO of US-based Republic Airways, has been officially nominated to become the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), succeeding current acting administrator Chris Rocheleau.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will maintain its current 38-aircraft-per-month production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, citing a “breach of trust” as the reason for delaying any increase. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the decision, stating that while Boeing is making progress, the agency will not authorize a production ramp-up at this time.
7 Air, a newly certified U.S. cargo carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 121 regularly scheduled operator status from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) today, granting it approval to conduct scheduled domestic cargo flights. Revenue operations are expected to commence in early March 2025.
Boeing has restarted testing of its highly anticipated B777X jet, conducting the aircraft’s first flight since its grounding in August 2024. The fleet was halted following a critical failure in the engine mounting structure, raising significant safety concerns and delaying the program’s progress.
Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace engine manufacturer based in the United States, has received FAA certificationfor its GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine to power the Airbus A321XLR. The updated engine type certificate, granted on 12 December 2024, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine and now includes its use for the A321XLR, Airbus’s latest long-range narrow-body aircraft.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of flights to the United States after a seven-year suspension. The decision follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address pending financial obligations. This milestone marks a significant step in PIA’s efforts to rebuild its international network and regain access to one of the world’s…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially certified the Airbus A321XLR, marking a significant milestone for the aircraft. Certification was granted in October 2024, enabling Airbus to proceed with deliveries to U.S.-based carriers.
The FAA (US) and EASA (Europe) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the LEAP-1A engines, manufactured by CFM International. These engines power the popular Airbus A320neo family, and the updated kit is designed to enhance durability and reduce maintenance requirements, ensuring improved reliability and operational efficiency.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced that Boeing has yet to resume production of the B737 MAXfollowing a machinists strike that temporarily halted operations. However, the aerospace giant is planning to restart manufacturing by late December 2024, marking a critical step in addressing the backlog of orders and stabilizing its production schedule.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively addressing concerns related to the LEAP-1B engine, used on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, through its standard continued operational safety process. The initiative involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, including Boeing, engine manufacturer CFM International, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
