Regulatory ‘Shortcomings’
The NTSB is seeking to close loopholes that have allowed some U.S. passenger-carrying operations to be conducted as general aviation flights.
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Congressional Report Cites ‘Flaws and Missteps’ in 737 MAX’s Development and Certification
House Transportation Committee says actions by both Boeing and the FAA led to two fatal crashes.
Boeing Accused of Installing Unapproved Sensors
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accused Boeing of equipping nearly 800 Boeing 737 NG and MAX airplanes with equipment containing sensors not specifically approved for use in those…
Erosion of Safety
TSB sees ‘acceptance of unsafe practices’ by Canada’s air taxi sector.
Boeing Names New Safety Panel
Boeing said today that it has established a new Aerospace Safety Committee — to be chaired by retired Adm. Edmund Giambastiani Jr. — that will be responsible for safety oversight…
FAA Proposes Half-Million Dollar Penalty Against Calif. Charter Firm
A California aircraft charter operator faces a proposed $533,320 civil penalty for allegedly conducting unauthorized charter flights with pilots who had not been properly trained, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration…
FAA: Some 737s May Have Faulty Wing Slat Components
Boeing has told the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that a component on the wings of some 737s may not comply with strength and durability requirements. The FAA said earlier…
FAA Downgrades Costa Rica’s IASA Rating
Costa Rica’s civil aviation authority is not in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards, and its air carriers will not be permitted to establish new flights to…
Hylander, Haskins Named to DOT Special Committee
Panel will review FAA’s aircraft certification process.
Nine CAAs to Join FAA in 737 MAX Review
Representatives from nine civil aviation authorities from around the world will join the technical review panel established by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the certification of the…