Problematic titanium was found in Boeing and Airbus jets. The FAA is investigating how it got there By Chris Isidore Titanium that was distributed with fake documentation has been found in commercial Boeing and Airbus jets. Now the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft manufacturers and supplier Spirit AeroSystems are investigating whether those components pose a safety hazard to the public....Read More

Faulty MRO Process Prompts Landing Gear Checks By Sean Broderick The FAA will mandate maintenance records checks on several Boeing aircraft types to flag and remove more than 300 improperly repaired main landing gear (MLG) assemblies after the issue was linked to a 767 gear collapse in 2020. In a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued June 20, the FAA said it...Read More

Boeing employee use of ‘Speak Up’ tool increases 500% in early 2024, according to OEM’s safety report Boeing has published its third annual Chief Aerospace Safety Officer (CASO) Report outlining the company’s progress in improving its product safety and safety culture. The plane maker has been under fire recently following several safety incidents involving its aircraft, such as the Alaska...Read More

Unusual rolling motion on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 Federal officials said Thursday they’re investigating an unusual rolling motion on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 that might have been caused by a damaged backup power-control unit. The Federal Aviation Administration said it’s working with Boeing and the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the incident on...Read More

Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law By Reuters The measure reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration. President Joe Biden on Thursday signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents and speed up refunds for cancelled flights. The $105 billion, five-year measure reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration. It prohibits...Read More

South Korea’s T’way plans further European expansion By Alfred Chua South Korean low-cost operator T’way Air is looking to further expand its European operations, as it prepares to launch flights to Rome and Barcelona. The airline on 7 June said it has gained approvals to operate to Frankfurt in October and is working to eventually launch flights to Paris, after...Read More

FAA Continues to Hold Boeing Accountable for Implementing Safety and Production Quality Fixes The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will continue to hold Boeing accountable after reviewing the company’s roadmap to fix its systemic safety and quality-control issues, Administrator Mike Whitaker said Thursday following a three-hour meeting with senior Boeing leaders at FAA headquarters. In February, Whitaker directed Boeing to develop...Read More

Today is Aviation Maintenance Day! May 24th is Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. It falls on the birthday of Charles E. Taylor, known as the Father of Aircraft Maintenance. In 1902, he constructed the first airplane engine, a 180 pounds and 12 horsepower machine that enabled the first heavier than air machine to achieve controlled flight with a pilot aboard. Since...Read More

FAA Proposes Safety Requirements for Airbus A321XLR Amid External Fuel Fire Concerns The FAA is addressing concerns that passengers and crew members would not be able to safely evacuate an Airbus A321XLR. By Rytis Beresnevicius The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice of proposed special conditions addressing the integral rear center tank (RCT) of the A321XLR. According to the...Read More

Test flights can begin for new electric aircraft By Danny Fullbrook A company has been given approval to develop a new type of electric and sustainable aircraft that does not require a runway. ARC Aero Systems, based at Cranfield in Bedfordshire, has secured Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification for a “gyroplane” to support rural areas and emergency rescue services. The...Read More