FAA Maintains Production Cap on Boeing 737 MAX, Citing Ongoing Safety Reviews
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to maintain its production cap on Boeing’s 737 MAX series, emphasizing ongoing oversight even after a high-level meeting with Boeing executives. The discussion focused on a comprehensive safety roadmap, indicating no immediate lift on manufacturing limitations for the aircraft. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stressed the necessity of “systemic […]
Garmin Announces Advanced Avionics Upgrade for Cessna Citation CJ2
Garmin is set to enhance the Cessna Citation CJ2 with a new integrated avionics solution, pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC). This upgrade marks a significant shift from the original flight deck to a modernized system designed to lessen pilot workload and increase safety with advanced technological features. The overhaul introduces Garmin’s […]
Opul Jets Enhances Fleet with SpaceX Starlink Internet Connectivity
Opul Jets, a private charter flight operator, has announced the integration of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity system across its fleet, promising to elevate the onboard digital experience with impressive download speeds between 40 and 220 Mbps and upload speeds ranging from 8 to 25 Mbps. The system also boasts a latency under 99 milliseconds, setting […]
Nigeria Air Project Suspended Indefinitely, Confirms Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo
In a recent ministerial briefing held in Abuja, the Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, announced that the initiative for Nigeria Air will remain “suspended indefinitely.” The project, which was first unveiled in 2023, faced scrutiny over its ownership structure that involved a significant stake by Ethiopian Airlines. Minister Keyamo clarified the status […]
Textron eAviation to Test Prototype Ultra-Long-Range eVTOL Later This Year
Textron eAviation, a division of Kansas-based Textron, is advancing in the aerospace sector with the development of two innovative aircraft models aimed at transforming transportation and logistics. The company has been working on the Nexus eVTOL aircraft and the Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric cargo drone, signaling a shift towards more sustainable aviation technologies. In 2022, Textron […]
NetJets Labor Dispute Intensifies: Union Official Targeted for Past Picketing
Labor tensions at Columbus-based fractional air carrier NetJets appear to be worsening, according to statements from the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP), the union that represents over 3,400 pilots flying for NetJets Aviation, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway entity. This week, the union criticized the company for what it sees as punitive actions against […]
Tragic Incident at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: Employee’s Death Ruled as Suicide
In a tragic turn of events at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the Royal Marechaussee (Koninklijke Marechaussee, KMar) has determined that the death of a man who was sucked into an aircraft engine was a deliberate act of suicide. The deceased was an employee of a service company operating at the airport. The Royal Dutch Police have […]
Boeing Presents Safety and Quality Improvement Plan to FAA Following Recent Aircraft Incidents
Boeing has outlined its plan to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, addressing the series of safety and quality issues that have recently tarnished its manufacturing reputation. This move comes as a response to an FAA mandate, following a January incident where a fuselage panel blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, fortunately resulting […]
Airbus A321XLR Nears Completion of Certification: An Overview of the Final Testing Phase
Airbus is nearing the completion of its certification and flight-test campaign for the A321XLR, the latest iteration in its single-aisle airliner family, known for its extended range capabilities. This phase includes the meticulous route-proving flights recently conducted by partnering airlines and preparations to ensure the first operators receive the necessary support for airworthiness compliance and […]
Rolls-Royce Expands European Business Aviation Services with New ASC Partnership
Rolls-Royce has announced an expansion of its business aviation services in Europe by incorporating Airline Support Baltic into its network of Authorised Service Centers (ASC). This move is part of Rolls-Royce’s strategic initiative to increase its market share and aftermarket presence in the business aviation sector, as discussed during the previous year’s Capital Markets Day. […]