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…
Boeing has reported a significant narrowing of its second quarter 2025 losses, driven by increased aircraft deliveries and progress on its recovery plan. The U.S. aerospace giant posted a net loss of $612 million, a marked improvement from the $1.1 billion loss recorded in the same quarter of 2024. The company’s revenues surged 35% to $22.7 billion, while operating losses were…
American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a serious emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon, when the left landing gear of the aircraft caught fire during takeoff preparations. The flight, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami and was taxiing at approximately 2:45 PM local time when smoke and flames were observed.
Boeing has officially postponed the certification of its 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft to 2026, marking another setback in the program’s turbulent development. The delay is primarily due to unresolved design issues in the aircraft’s engine anti-ice systems, which continue to raise regulatory concerns on both sides of the Atlantic.
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a scathing report citing multiple systemic failuresthat led to the midair blowout involving a Boeing 737 MAX in 2024. The report faults both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for inadequate oversight, flawed procedures, and lapses in safety compliance.
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group), has achieved a significant milestone by securing Maintenance Organization Approval from EASA(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and a Repair Station Certificate from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). These dual recognitions mark a major step in ADE’s strategic push to become a…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an independent director to its board. The appointment brings a seasoned aviation leader with global regulatory experience into the airline’s governance framework.
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.
