FAA Completes Inspections of First 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes, a key hurdle to ungrounding the planes after a Jan. 5…
Ground Collision at New Chitose Airport: Korean Air and Cathay Pacific Planes Make Contact
In an unfortunate incident at New Chitose Airport on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, two planes made contact on the ground. A Korean Air Lines plane, carrying 289 passengers and…
In Attempt to Restore Trust, Boeing Opens 737 MAX Factory to The Type Operators
In a bid to restore trust and confidence among customers and regulators, Boeing has opened its factory doors to all 737 MAX operators. This move comes in the wake of…
INCIDENT | Two Boeing Jets Collided On The Ground at O’Hare International
On the evening of January 14, 2024, two Boeing planes were involved in a ground collision at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The incident sparked an investigation by the Federal Aviation…
Lufthansa Grounds Two A321-200P2Fs Due to Fuselage Cracks
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, has grounded two of its A321-200P2Fs after reportedly finding a crack in their aft fuselage, raising concerns about the conversion design. This is the first…
INCIDENT | Japan ANA Boeing 737-800 Flight Returns Due to Cockpit Window Crack
In a recent incident, a domestic flight of All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, was forced to return to its departure airport due to a crack found on the…
Travelers Exercise Caution: Aircraft Model Checks Increase Post Boeing Incident
Several travel operators have reported that an increasing number of travelers are verifying the model of an aircraft before booking flights. This comes in the wake of an incident where…
Japan Tightens Air Traffic Control After Fatal Collision at Tokyo’s Main Airport
Following a deadly collision at Tokyo’s main airport, which resulted in five fatalities but allowed hundreds to escape unharmed, the Japanese government announced on Wednesday (Jan 10) that it has…
Boeing to Update Inspection Guidelines for 737 Max 9 Following Midflight Panel Dislodgement
Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, is set to update the inspection guidelines for its 737 Max 9 planes. This decision comes after a panel was dislodged during an Alaska Airlines flight…
Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Sales to Saudi Arabia Turning A Blind Eye to Human Rights Concerns
Germany‘s approval to sell Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia is largely driven by the kingdom’s “very positive approach towards Israel,” according to Steffen Hebestreit, a spokesperson for the…