FAA Orders Urgent Inspections for Boeing 747 Lightning Protection System

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the lightning protection system on all U.S.-registered Boeing 747 aircraft. The move follows Boeing’s recommendation for inspections due to the degradation of key components in the system. These components play a critical role in preventing ignition sources during lightning strikes near fuel tanks. (www.airguide.info) More...

US FAA tightens aircraft certification oversight after Boeing MAX crashes

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had adopted a new aircraft certification policy requiring key flight control design changes to be considered "major" like the system involved in two fatal Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. (www.reuters.com) More...

Airbus Investigates Continued Uncommanded Altitude Deviations on A350 Despite Control Unit Update

Airbus is currently probing recurring instances of uncommanded altitude changes on its A350 twinjets, even after implementing modifications following a similar issue two years ago. (www.airguide.info) More...

Thai Airways Explores Major Aircraft Order, Focusing on Boeing 787 Widebodies

Thai Airways International is reportedly in discussions with manufacturers and lessors for a substantial aircraft order, aiming to acquire up to 90 aircraft, with a strong emphasis on widebody planes. According to sources, the order may include a mix of firm orders, options, and purchase rights. (www.airguide.info) More...

Etihad Airways to Use Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi-New York Route

Etihad Airways will use the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting April 22, 2024. The double-decker aircraft is essential to accommodate the growing demand for travel to Abu Dhabi. Etihad's A380s are famous for their luxurious onboard experience, including the world's only three-room suite in the sky through The Residence. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

US military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead

The cause of the crash and the status of the five others on the aircraft were not immediately known, coast guard spokesperson Kazuo Ogawa said. Initial reports said the aircraft was carrying eight people, but the U.S. military later revised the number to six, he said. (apnews.com) More...

STC for Turbo Beaver Retrofit Program Gives New Life to the Legendary Aircraft

Valdor Aircraft, a Canadian company based in Val-d’Or, Quebec, has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada to convert the legendary deHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver from radial piston engines to Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 turboprop engines. The conversion also includes the installation of BX wings, which are manufactured at Valdor Aircraft’s facility in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. (www.airguide.info) More...

Cathay Pacific Leaning Towards Airbus A350F for Freight Deal, Industry Sources Say

Cathay Pacific Airways is showing a preference for ordering approximately six Airbus A350 freighters as part of its fleet renewal efforts for its aging 747 cargo jets, according to industry insiders. (www.airguide.info) More...

Virginia joins multistate aviation group in support of air taxi industry

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Representatives from aviation and aerospace organizations in Virginia have joined seven other states in forming the Advanced Air Mobility Multistate (AAM) Collaborative in support of the advanced air mobility industry. The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation announced the formation of the multi-state collaborative on Tuesday, Nov. 21. “The AAM Multistate Collaborative recognizes that AAM represents all modes of aviation, from Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS)… (www.wric.com) More...

Birmingham Firm Appoints Spirit Airlines CEO To Board

Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) today announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of directors. This appointment will expand the Encompass Health board to 12 director seats as part of its ongoing succession planning. Christie joins the Encompass Health board with significant experience in finance, strategic and public company leadership, operations, and governmental regulation. Christie currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Airlines,… (finance.yahoo.com) More...

Los Angeles Will Become WestJet's Shortest Boeing 787 Route

WestJet will use the Boeing 787-9 between Calgary and Los Angeles from April 2024. This is the first time the market has had any twin-aisle service, at least in the past two decades. WestJet plans 16 787 routes sometime between April-October 2024. WestJet has added its shortest Boeing 787-9 route: from its primary hub of Calgary to Los Angeles. It will be the first time the 1,206-mile (1,941 km) route has seen a WestJet twin-aisle, whether the 787 or, before that, the 767-300ER. Given this, it… (www.msn.com) More...

New Greenland Airport To Open On November 28, 2024

Greenland plans to open its new international airport in Nuuk by the end of next year, with a partial opening in May 2024 before a full launch in November. The airport, built by Kalaallit Airports, will have a 2,200-meter runway capable of handling larger widebody aircraft. Greenland hopes that the new airport will be a game-changer for tourism in the country, with the potential for significant growth in international connections and destinations. Greenland plans to fully open its new… (www.msn.com) More...

Denied: National Mediation Board Will Not Release American Airlines Flight Attendants From Negotiation

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) request to be released from negotiations with American Airlines. The APFA had requested release from negotiations on November 20, but the NMB rejected the request, preventing the union from beginning the strike process. The APFA has accused American Airlines of corporate greed and exploitation, citing management's recent bonuses while flight attendants worked under wages negotiated in… (www.msn.com) More...

HNL international flights now have access to Biometric exit

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi loves its international visitors. And now, our international visitors have an even easier time getting home after their time in paradise. The new system that streamlines international arrivals is SITA’s biometric-enabled Smart Path to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and it is being implemented at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. “We are thrilled to announce our adoption of the U.S. Exit Solution in partnership with SITA,” said Edwin… (www.khon2.com) More...

Goodbye Boeing 767: LATAM Brasil Retires Passengers 767s

LATAM Brasil has retired its Boeing 767-300ERs from passenger service after 15 years, and the planes will be converted into freighters. LATAM Brasil's two Boeing 767-300ERs, PT-MOD and PT-MSO, have been retired and are now at the airline's MRO in Sao Carlos for conversion. Although the Boeing 767-300ER has been retired from passenger service in Brazil, LATAM still operates the model for passenger services in Peru and has a fleet of 19 Boeing 767-300BCFs for cargo operations. LATAM… (www.msn.com) More...

US military aircraft with eight aboard crashes off Japan island

A US military aircraft with eight personnel on board has crashed off the coast of Japan. Local media quoted officials who said the remains of the CV-22 Osprey have likely been found off Yakushima Island. (www.bbc.com) More...