Boeing’s Production Shortcuts Exposed by Employee
A Boeing employee has recently come forward to reveal that the aircraft manufacturer has been taking shortcuts in its production process. The whistleblower, who chose to remain anonymous due to…
Spirit Airlines’ Future Uncertain as Pilots Seek New Opportunities Amid Blocked Merger
Following the blockage of a proposed merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways by a U.S. judge, there’s a growing concern among Spirit Airlines’ pilots about the company’s future. This…
Retiring the A-10 ‘Warthog’: An Era Ends at Davis-Monthan AFB
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the “Warthog,” is being decommissioned at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base after almost half a century of service. The first plane, with the tail…
The domino effect: How production pressure caused yet another crisis for Boeing
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has been questioned about the speed at which the company can increase the output of its 737 MAX after a series of quality issues. He initially…
Senate Panel Prioritizes Staffing Over Age in Boosting FAA Aviation Safety
In a move aimed at addressing chronic understaffing within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Senate committee voted on Thursday to increase the number of safety inspectors and air traffic…
Supply chain woes hit again: Airbus deliveries suffer new delays
Sources in the aviation industry have revealed that airlines have been notified by Airbus of further delays in aircraft deliveries, affecting certain deliveries that had been planned for the latter…
FAA Chief Heads to Seattle for Boeing Discussions Next Week
The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Michael Whitaker, is set to visit Seattle early next week to conduct an audit of Boeing‘s aircraft production process. This comes…
Boeing Executive Suggests FAA Review May Lead to Alterations in 737 Production Timeline
A senior executive from Boeing has requested its suppliers to continue with their current production schedule for their 737 aircraft. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been conducting an…
Airbus Reports 30 Deliveries in January and Receives 31 New Orders
Airbus kicked off 2024 with a strong performance, reporting a significant increase in both deliveries and orders in January. The European aviation giant delivered 30 commercial jets, marking a 50%…
Japanese Air Traffic Controllers’ Union Calls for Increased Staffing Following Haneda Crash
The Japanese air traffic controllers’ union has demanded a substantial staff augmentation to enhance airport safety, following a fatal accident at Tokyo’s Haneda airport last month. The union’s executive committee…