1 minute read Boeing starts 777-9 certification flight trials with the FAA Boeing has started 777-9 certification flight trials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first of such tests… byMiquel Ros2024-07-14
2 minute read FAA rules over 2,600 Boeing 737s must be checked over oxygen mask concerns The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered that more than 2,600 Boeing 737 aircraft are checked, over concerns… byIan Molyneaux2024-07-09
1 minute read FAA investigates Southwest Airlines flight low-altitude alert The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a… byClement Charpentreau2024-06-21
2 minute read FAA to amend chartered flight operations to enhance safety, flexibility options The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it intends to make two specific changes to the way chartered… byJean Carmela Lim2024-06-18
2 minute read FAA investigates the use of ‘counterfeit’ titanium in Boeing and Airbus jets The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the use of counterfeit titanium parts in Boeing and Airbus jets… byIan Molyneaux2024-06-161 comment
2 minute read Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX struck by Dutch Roll, FAA and NTSB investigate The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8… byIan Molyneaux2024-06-14
2 minute read Boeing inspects undelivered 787s over incorrectly installed fasteners, FAA aware Undelivered 787 Dreamliners are currently being inspected by Boeing at its South Carolina facility after the discovery that… byIan Molyneaux2024-06-14
2 minute read FAA mandates Gulfstream G500, G600 inspections over engine mount concerns The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new airworthiness directive (AD) affecting certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation… byClement Charpentreau2024-06-09
2 minute read Archer becomes only second eVTOL developer to secure key FAA certification The electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer, Archer Aviation, has announced that its subsidiary, Archer Air, has… byIan Molyneaux2024-06-06
3 minute read FAA clears Amazon drones to operate more widely, European operations imminent Global e-commerce giant Amazon has announced that the US Federal Aviation Authority has granted its Prime Air division… byLuke Peters2024-06-03
3 minute read FAA to continue holding Boeing accountable for safety and quality fixes The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it will continue to hold Boeing accountable after reviewing the company’s… byJean Carmela Lim2024-05-311 comment
2 minute read Archer Aviation given FAA’s airworthiness criteria for Midnight eVTOL aircraft In a major milestone, Archer Aviation has received the final airworthiness criteria for its electric vehicle takeoff and… byIan Molyneaux2024-05-24
1 minute read FAA head says Boeing faces ‘long road’ ahead as key safety deadline approaches The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, has said that Boeing faces a “long road”… byIan Molyneaux2024-05-23
1 minute read Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi option receives FAA approval A new combi option for the Cessna SkyCourier has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in… byIan Molyneaux2024-05-21
2 minute read FAA says scrutiny of United still ongoing despite signs of improving situation The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that increased scrutiny of United Airlines, following a spate of safety… byIan Molyneaux2024-05-171 comment
2 minute read Federal office to assess FAA’s actions to address maintenance at United Airlines The United States (US) Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) has confirmed that it will conduct… byIan Molyneaux2024-05-10
2 minute read FAA investigates after Boeing reports workers falsified 787 inspection paperwork The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a fresh investigation into Boeing after the company informed the agency… byIan Molyneaux2024-05-07
1 minute read FAA to require charter airlines, plane manufacturers to implement safety systems The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a rule that requires charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators,… byJean Carmela Lim2024-04-24