CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) is placing multiple Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 aircraft into long-term storage as engine reliability issues and parts shortages disrupt operations. The affected aircraft operate critical high-density and long-haul routes, including Hawaii, Asia, and Europe. Additional engine incidents could trigger regulatory action that restricts extended overwater flights, placing some of United’s most important routes at risk. (aviationa2z.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded roughly 800 aircraft worldwide after determining that their U.S. registrations are invalid, citing violations of citizenship requirements by a registry trustee. The affected aircraft include 52 turboprops, business jets, and turbine helicopters, many of which are operated in business aviation and specialized commercial roles. (airguide.info) More...
Boeing has agreed to settle another lawsuit stemming from the deadly 737 Max crash in Ethiopia, further closing a chapter in one of the most consequential aviation safety crises in modern history. The settlement was reached on Tuesday, Jan. 13, just days before the case was set to go before a jury in U.S. federal court. (airguide.info) More...
