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EASA Calls for New Checks on LEAP 1-A Engine Amid Safety Concerns

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:44-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

As aviation safety remains a top priority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a final airworthiness directive targeting non-synchronous vibrations (NSV) on CFM International LEAP 1-A engines, used on Airbus A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft. While EASA has taken decisive action, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is yet to follow suit, despite [...]

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Dallas Love Field Airport Set for Advanced Air Traffic Control Technology Upgrade

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:45-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

In a significant step toward enhancing aviation safety, Dallas Love Field Airport is poised to undergo a revolutionary transformation with the introduction of new air traffic control technology. As one of the pioneering airports in the nation to adopt modernized air traffic control systems, Love Field aims to establish a new benchmark for aviation safety. [...]

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British Airways Flight BA12 Circling Over Singapore for Four Hours After A380 Weather Radar Malfunction

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:45-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Safety|

Passengers aboard British Airways Flight BA12 experienced an unexpected journey when their already delayed flight from Singapore to London Heathrow was disrupted by a malfunctioning weather radar on the Airbus A380 superjumbo. Scheduled to depart Singapore at 11:20 pm on Monday, the flight faced additional delays due to technical issues, forcing passengers to endure a [...]

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FAA Mandates Safety Management Systems for Charter Airlines and Manufacturers

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:45-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday its plans to implement new regulations mandating the use of Safety Management Systems (SMS) by charter, commuter, air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers. This move aims to enhance safety measures and reduce accidents within the aviation industry. SMS comprises a comprehensive set of policies and procedures designed [...]

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Russia’s GPS Jamming Affects Over 46,000 Flights Across Europe Since Ukraine Invasion

By | 2024-05-02T10:08:02-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Safety|

Since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, widespread GPS interference has impacted aviation across European skies, affecting over 46,000 flights traveling over the Baltic region since last August. This disruption extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Black Sea in the south, creating significant navigational challenges for thousands of [...]

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Andrew Airways’ Part 135 Certificate Revoked by US DOT for Inactivity

By | 2024-05-02T10:08:06-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has revoked the Part 135 certificate of Andrew Airways, based in Kodiak, Alaska, due to the airline's failure to initiate its authorized scheduled interstate operations. The certificate, originally issued in July 2018, permitted the carrier to conduct scheduled flights transporting people, property, and mail across state lines. The decision [...]

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Swiss A333’s Rejected Takeoff at JFK Due to Runway Traffic

By | 2024-05-02T14:46:51-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Safety|

A recent incident at New York's JFK Airport highlighted the critical importance of runway safety protocols as a Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-300 (registration HB-JHD) aborted its takeoff due to three aircraft crossing the runway. Here's what happened: Key Points: Rejected Takeoff: Swiss flight LX-17 was cleared for takeoff from runway 04L when the crew [...]

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Investigation Launched After Unauthorized Person Reportedly Found in Cockpit During Colorado Rockies Flight

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:17-04:00 April 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting investigations following reports that an unauthorized person was seated in the cockpit during a flight carrying the Colorado Rockies baseball team. The incident, which allegedly occurred on an April 10 flight to Toronto, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and has since prompted [...]

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FAA Issues New Directive for Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 Amid Safety Concerns

By | 2024-05-02T15:12:29-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Airlines, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft, addressing an electrical issue that could potentially lead to a loss of critical flight instruments. The directive, effective May 22, mandates the installation of two bonding jumpers on the standby power control unit (SPCU) to secure a [...]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority Vigilantly Monitors Middle East Conflict Impact on Air Safety

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:18-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation, Safety|

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is intensively monitoring the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to mitigate risks to flight safety, according to CAA chairman Sir Stephen Hillier. The regional instability, marked by a recent missile and drone barrage from Iran targeting Israel, has prompted significant adjustments in international flight operations, including diversions and [...]

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FAA Investigates Close Call Between JetBlue and Southwest Jets at Reagan National Airport

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:19-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating a near miss involving two passenger jets at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, that occurred on Thursday morning. This incident involved a JetBlue flight bound for Boston and a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando, which nearly collided due to what appears to be an air [...]

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FAA Expert Criticizes Boeing’s Safety Practices After Mid-Air Incident

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:20-04:00 April 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

An FAA-appointed panelist, Javier de Luis, an aerospace engineer and lecturer at MIT, is set to criticize Boeing Co. for its safety culture deficiencies during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. This critique comes in the wake of a recent mid-air blowout involving a Boeing 737 Max 9, which highlighted ongoing safety concerns within the company. [...]

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