U.S. FAA to require strengthening key part on Boeing 777 (Pratt & Whitney) engine

From the recent United event; cowling modifications. May 12 (Reuters) - The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday the agency is going to mandate strengthening a key engine part on Boeing 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines like the one involved in an emergency landing in February. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson told a U.S. House committee that the agency is "requiring the manufacturers to address strengthen(ing) the cowling." (finance.yahoo.com) Ещё...

Mid-Air Collision Between 2 Small Planes Above Colorado

FAA Investigates Mid-Air Collision Between 2 Small Planes Above Cherry Creek Reservoir South Of Denver. (denver.cbslocal.com) Ещё...

Alaska Airlines best on recovery with 737 MAX buy

Alaska Airlines is going all in with the Boeing 737 MAX. (www.freightwaves.com) Ещё...

What Role Will Regional Jets Play In The Future Of US Aviation?

The world of commercial aviation in the US is a complex and diverse business. Its size and population mean that widebody aircraft can often be seen on transcontinental routes between key hubs. At the other end of the scale, regional jets play a vital role by serving the extensive feeder networks that connect smaller cities with these hub airports. But what sort of role will these smaller aircraft play in the years and decades to come? (simpleflying.com) Ещё...

Boeing Is Sitting On 100 Undelivered 787 Dreamliners (YouTube)

Boeing is working hard to fix the issues with its 787 Dreamliner, and says that the process is getting more efficient every day. With this, the planemaker says that it intends to deliver the majority of the 100 aircraft in its inventory before the end of the year. But with COVID-induced border restrictions causing logistical problems, is this a realistic target? (www.youtube.com) Ещё...

INFOGRAPHIC • Orders and Deliveries Airbus Commercial Aircraft – April 2021

The Airbus commercial aircraft orders and deliveries report for April 2021 has been published... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Ещё...

United Unraveled: Inside The Airline’s Largest Hub

Denver is now United Airlines’ largest hub, with over 6,300 weekly flights and 170 routes in mid-June. 45 states are served non-stop, with 13 now exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, 27 are down, led by California, far outweighing the gains made by others. (simpleflying.com) Ещё...