The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has launched an investigation into Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems due to "reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts" supplied to the aircraft manufacturer. This scrutiny comes at a time when both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are under examination for safety and quality concerns related to the manufacturing of Boeing 737 [...]
Boeing's leadership reshuffle, particularly the replacement of engineer Stan Deal with Stephanie Pope, who has a finance background, as the head of Boeing's commercial airplanes unit, has raised concerns within the aerospace industry. The shift comes at a crucial time for Boeing, as it struggles to overcome a series of manufacturing and safety issues, most [...]
Over the weekend, a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Amsterdam made an unexpected return to Salt Lake City following the detachment of a panel from behind one of its engines shortly after takeoff. The incident involved an Airbus A330neo, a modern jetliner that experienced the unsettling event as it was leaving for its international [...]
In a pioneering collaboration that marries aviation and medical innovation, a donor heart was transported across the Atlantic Ocean on an Air France flight, setting a new precedent in organ transplants. This groundbreaking journey, made possible by XVIVO’s Heart Assist Transport technology, involved carrying the heart of a 48-year-old man from the French West Indies [...]
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has delayed the implementation of its previously set June 1 deadline for airlines to adopt revised rest and duty time rules for pilots. Although the official notice posted on the DGCA's website did not specify a reason for the deferment or propose a new deadline, the move comes [...]
United Airlines is under heightened scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a series of recent safety incidents, including an alarming engine fire and a tire detaching during takeoff. The airline's vice president of corporate safety, Sasha Johnson, announced that the FAA would be conducting an in-depth examination of various aspects of United's operations [...]
Following the recent 737-9 Max incident, among others, mass media reports have frequently contained inaccuracies and displayed a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of aviation incidents, which are, in fact, quite common. It is essential to acknowledge that modern aircraft are developed and operated with the highest safety standards in mind. Built-in fail-safe mechanisms are [...]
Jennifer Homendy, the Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has recently criticized the media for what she perceives as an exaggeration of incidents in commercial aviation. In a series of public comments, Homendy highlighted the contrast between the attention given to minor aviation incidents and the ongoing safety challenges facing the U.S. roadway [...]
In a strategic move that underscores the competitive dynamics of the aerospace industry, Boeing is reportedly evaluating measures to reduce or completely sever Spirit AeroSystems' ties with Airbus. This development, according to a Reuters report citing informed sources, comes as Boeing considers acquiring the supplier, which plays a significant role in Airbus' supply chain. Spirit [...]
A Jetstar flight bound for Bali was dramatically diverted back to Melbourne after a woman's erratic behavior caused chaos mid-air, leading to what has been dubbed a "passenger from hell" scenario. The incident, which unfolded on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, saw the aircraft making an unexpected return to its origin, not long after departure, due [...]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is pressing for immediate inspections across Boeing 737 Max aircraft due to a wiring flaw that could potentially lead to pilots losing control of the planes. Despite Boeing's assurance that this issue does not pose an "immediate safety-of-flight concern," the urgency of the situation is underscored by differing opinions among [...]
Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, expressed concern over the technical challenges faced by its competitor Boeing, emphasizing that such problems negatively impact the reputation of the aerospace industry as a whole. Speaking at the "Europe 2024" conference in Berlin, Faury stressed the paramount importance of quality and safety within the sector, indicating that difficulties encountered [...]
