Boeing has informed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that certain 737 Next-Generation aircraft and 737 MAX leading edge slat tracks may have been improperly manufactured. As a result, these may not meet regulatory requirements for strength and durability. In a…
Newly released figures have revealed a change at the top of the US flight operations league. Chicago/O’Hare was the busiest airport in the United States in 2018, pipping Atlanta/Hartsfield-Jackson to the coveted title for the first time in four years.…
An Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) has been issued to owners and operators of CFM56-7B engines after a passenger was killed following an engine failure during a flight over the USA. Southwest Airlines flight 1380 from New York/LaGuardia to Dallas/Love Field,…
Boeing has been awarded an amended type certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 737 MAX 9, paving the way for the aircraft to enter commercial service. Certification comes at the end of a successful flight…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an amended type certificate (ATC) to Boeing for the newest member of its Dreamliner family, the -10. This caps a successful ten-month flight test programme which started in March 2017 and involved three…
Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This paves the way for the manufacturer to begin delivering the aircraft to customers. Certification was achieved after a comprehensive test programme that took just over…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Airbus A350-900 for ‘beyond 180 minutes’ extended-range twin engine aircraft operations (ETOPS). This means that when the first FAA-affiliated carriers (including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines) start taking deliveries…
September 2019In the September 2019 issue of Airliner World, we’re with Singapore Airlines who are going further with two engines than ever before. We speak to the carrier’s deputy chief A350 pilot to learn more about Flight SQ22 from Singapore to Newark: the world’s longest scheduled commercial route. Elsewhere, don’t miss our special report investigating how airlines are coping with the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX, featuring exclusive analysis confirming the global scale of the situation. Our globetrotting doesn’t end there. We’ve fascinating features from both Costa Rica and Easter Island, including a selection of rare aircraft and lesser-known airports. We’re also turning back the clock to the 1970s to reflect on how Air New Zealand and BOAC used Los Angeles as the perfect pit-stop for their shared DC-10 fleet. Other highlights include a special insight into the importance of commercial test pilots, a royal visitor for L3Harris’ new training centre and we’re in Poland to learn more about charter experts Enter Air. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including a new airline for Antwerp, Air France-KLM opts for the A220, a fresh look for EgyptAir Express, and Qantas’ 747s prepare for retirement. We also have all our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.
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