The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a scathing report citing multiple systemic failuresthat led to the midair blowout involving a Boeing 737 MAX in 2024. The report faults both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for inadequate oversight, flawed procedures, and lapses in safety compliance.
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group), has achieved a significant milestone by securing Maintenance Organization Approval from EASA(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and a Repair Station Certificate from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). These dual recognitions mark a major step in ADE’s strategic push to become a…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an independent director to its board. The appointment brings a seasoned aviation leader with global regulatory experience into the airline’s governance framework.
Bryan Bedford, CEO of US-based Republic Airways, has been officially nominated to become the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), succeeding current acting administrator Chris Rocheleau.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will maintain its current 38-aircraft-per-month production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, citing a “breach of trust” as the reason for delaying any increase. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the decision, stating that while Boeing is making progress, the agency will not authorize a production ramp-up at this time.
7 Air, a newly certified U.S. cargo carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 121 regularly scheduled operator status from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) today, granting it approval to conduct scheduled domestic cargo flights. Revenue operations are expected to commence in early March 2025.
Boeing has restarted testing of its highly anticipated B777X jet, conducting the aircraft’s first flight since its grounding in August 2024. The fleet was halted following a critical failure in the engine mounting structure, raising significant safety concerns and delaying the program’s progress.
Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace engine manufacturer based in the United States, has received FAA certificationfor its GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine to power the Airbus A321XLR. The updated engine type certificate, granted on 12 December 2024, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine and now includes its use for the A321XLR, Airbus’s latest long-range narrow-body aircraft.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of flights to the United States after a seven-year suspension. The decision follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address pending financial obligations. This milestone marks a significant step in PIA’s efforts to rebuild its international network and regain access to one of the world’s…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially certified the Airbus A321XLR, marking a significant milestone for the aircraft. Certification was granted in October 2024, enabling Airbus to proceed with deliveries to U.S.-based carriers.
