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…
July 2019We’ve packed the July edition of Airliner World full of exclusive interviews and insights from some of the biggest names in the industry. This month we chart the transatlantic expansion of Canada’s WestJet as the carrier begins 787 services to Europe, we’re in Mauritius to speak with Air Peace’s CEO about its game changing E2 deal, and we sit down with Virgin Atlantic for an exclusive chat about its plans for its new A350-1000 flagship. Other highlights include a rare glimpse behind the scenes with the emergency planning team at Air Partner, we take to the skies above the Philippines in former Swiss Avro RJ100s, we detail the remarkable work of Air Saint-Pierre, and we are on the ground in Glasgow for the Scottish city’s first scheduled A380 service. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including the first A330neo in the Americas, Air Astana’s new budget carrier takes flight, High Court backing for Heathrow expansion and all the details on a possible mega-merger in Canada. We also have 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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