Boeing to Maintain Steady 737 Production Rate Amid Quality Focus
On Tuesday, Brian West, the CFO of Boeing, announced that the company plans to maintain a steady production rate of 38 737 aircraft per month in the latter half of…
Historic vote: Alaska Air cabin crew threatens first strike in three decades over contract dispute
For the first time in 30 years, Alaska Air flight attendants have given the green light for a strike mandate. This comes as thousands of cabin crew members from three…
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…
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…
FAA highlights potential risks of raising mandatory retirement age for pilots
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) chief, in a letter to Congress, advised against increasing the compulsory retirement age for airline pilots from 65 to 67 until further research could…