Boeing begins certification flight trials for 777-9 with FAA
Boeing has initiated the certification flight testing of its long-delayed 777-9 aircraft, marking a significant milestone with U.S. aviation regulators onboard. This follows the...
FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737 for oxygen masks issues amid ongoing legal problems
US aviation regulators have mandated inspections for over 2,600 Boeing 737 aeroplanes due to potential issues with passenger oxygen masks. Operators must check the...
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to misleading FAA in 737 MAX evaluation, faces maximum fine after two deadly crashes
Boeing has reached an agreement in principle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. by misleading...
Airbus and Boeing might have used “fake” titanium
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating allegations that Boeing and Airbus used titanium in their planes with falsified authenticity documents. Spirit Aerosystems, a...
FAA and EASA commit to enhanced collaboration for future aviation challenges
On June 13, 2024, at the International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency...
Advancing aviation: FAA reauthorization highlights
The recent passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill marks a significant milestone in bolstering aviation safety, passenger protections, and infrastructure investment....
FAA opens new investigation into Boeing, this time for employee misconduct
The American aviation authority FAA has announced a new safety investigation into aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The investigation aims to determine whether employees may have...
FAA grants special flight authorisation to Boom Technology, Inc. for supersonic testing of XB-1 demonstrator
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boom Technology, Inc. a special flight authorisation to exceed Mach 1 speeds during flight testing of its...
Another United Airlines incident: a flight from San Francisco to Paris diverts to Denver for engine issue
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver International Airport on Thursday evening due to an engine issue on...
The FAA warns that the total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays
There could be air travel delays next week due to a total solar eclipse visible across parts of North America on April 8th. This...
FAA gives Boeing 90 days to develop plan to improve safety and quality
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is giving Boeing 90 days to develop a plan to resolve quality issues and meet safety standards for...
Copa Airlines and U.S. carriers resume Boeing 737 MAX 9 operations after FAA authorisation
Copa Airlines has received authorisation for its 21 grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to undergo required inspections following the FAA's Airworthiness Directive. Copa...
FAA halts Boeing MAX 737 production expansion, implements rigorous inspection process for return to service
The January 5 Boeing 737-9 MAX incident must never happen again. Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing additional actions to ensure every...
Update on grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft: FAA is investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices
After taking decisive action to ground 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is now investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices and production lines, including those...
FAA warns Boeing after Alaska Airlines incident: “This should have never happened and it cannot happen again.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has formally notified Boeing of an investigation into the Boeing 737-9 MAX. The investigation aims to determine whether Boeing...
EASA adopts FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive on Boeing 737-9 – no EU operators seen affected
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has adopted an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a specific configuration...
Impact on Copa Airlines flights following Boeing and FAA recommendation
Copa Airlines informs that, following the Airworthiness Directive issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it has temporarily suspended the operations of...
Many reactions after loss of a window and fuselage panel on an Alaska Boeing 737 MAX 9: Boeing to cooperate, FAA orders grounding, intervention of lawyers,…
After the incident in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 lost an emergency exit door shortly after takeoff, there were several reactions...
FAA is closely monitoring inspections of Boeing 737 MAX model
In response to recent findings, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is intensively monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, specifically focusing on the...
FAA requires secondary flight deck barrier for new aeroplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial aeroplanes to ensure the safety of aircraft,...