Boeing Finalizes Guilty Plea Deal Over 737 MAX
Boeing has officially reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX aircraft. The aerospace giant will plead guilty to a…
Aviation Watchdogs Join Forces: FAA and EASA Pledge Stronger Collaboration on Aircraft Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced a strengthened commitment to working together on certifying new airplanes. This pledge…
FAA Puts Brakes on United Airlines Expansion Plans
In a move that could impact the airline’s growth strategy, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday that it has not approved any recent requests from United Airlines to…
Foul Play in the Cockpit, FAA Probes Rockies Coach Visit During Flight
A seemingly innocuous social media post has ignited a firestorm in the aviation industry, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launching an investigation into an unauthorized cockpit visit by a…
Alarms Over Omission: Senator Raises Concerns About Undisclosed 737-9 Feature
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois and the Chair of the Senate’s Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee, has ignited a firestorm over Boeing‘s apparent failure to inform pilots…
More Boeing 737 Production Slowdown As Quality Checks and FAA Scrutiny
Production of Boeing‘s 737 MAX jetliner has hit a significant snag in recent weeks. According to industry sources who spoke to Reuters, the slowdown stems from a two-pronged approach: intensified…
Boeing Faces “Pivotal Moment” According to New Commercial Airplanes Chief
Boeing‘s commercial airplane unit is at a critical juncture, according to its newly appointed leader, Stephanie Pope. In an internal email obtained by Reuters, Pope acknowledged the significant challenges facing…
United Airlines Shares Drop on Increased FAA Scrutiny
Investors punished United Airlines on Monday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced heightened oversight of the carrier in response to a string of recent safety incidents. United’s stock price…
FAA Demands Action: Boeing Faces 90-Day Deadline to Address Safety Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has demanded a comprehensive plan from Boeing within 90 days to address “systemic quality-control issues” plaguing the aircraft manufacturer. This follows a year-long investigation revealing…
Leadership Shakeup at Boeing As 737 MAX Program Chief Departs
Boeing has replaced Ed Clark as the head of its troubled 737 MAX program, effective immediately, following the mid-air panel blowout of a new Alaska Airlines MAX 9. Clark had…