Boeing announced on Monday, January 29, that it is retracting its request for a crucial safety exemption, potentially hindering US regulators’ efforts to expedite the certification process for the upcoming 737 MAX 7. This move comes as a repercussion of the ongoing crisis surrounding the aircraft manufacturer. In the wake of a distressing mid-air cabin […]
Newbow Aerospace, a prominent UK manufacturer specialising in aviation ground support equipment, has reached new heights in its extraordinary year of expansion by securing approved supplier status from Boeing. As demand surged for tailor-made ground support equipment, catering to over 300 airline, airport and MRO clients worldwide, setting a company record for the Redditch-based enterprise,
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Effective immediately, Boeing has appointed Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as a special advisor to Boeing’s President and CEO, Dave Calhoun. Admiral Donald, along with a team of external experts, will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Boeing’s quality management system for commercial airplanes. This assessment will encompass quality programmes and practices within Boeing’s
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced the discovery of a significant portion of fuselage that was ejected from a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight. This incident occurred as the aircraft departed from Portland, Oregon, en route to Ontario, California, resulting in depressurisation and necessitating a safe return to the
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LATAM group (LATAM) has announced an order for five more Boeing 787 Dreamliners to continue advancing its commitment to be more efficient and sustainable. The purchase ranks the South American airline group as the largest operators of Dreamliners in Latin America. With this order, together with the already scheduled deliveries of this model in the
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Boeing and the Lufthansa Group have announced a landmark 737 MAX order for up to 100 jets that will see Europe’s largest airline group restore the Boeing 737 family into its fleet. The commitment includes a firm order for 40 737-8 airplanes with 60 options. “It is a good strategic decision for the Lufthansa Group
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Avolon, the international leasing powerhouse, is making significant strides in expanding its aircraft portfolio with recent firm orders for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The Ireland-based lessor has inked a deal with Boeing to acquire an additional 40 737-8 airplanes, further augmenting its 737 MAX portfolio. This expansion, which includes both 737-8 and 737-10 variants, will
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Boeing has named Stephanie Pope as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Boeing Company. Effective January 1, 2024, Pope will report directly to Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun. In her newly established role, Pope will oversee the performance of Boeing’s three business units, driving excellence in supply chain,
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The Government of Canada has inked a Foreign Military Sales letter of offer and acceptance for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada joins a group of eight nations selecting the P-8, recognised as the sole proven, in-service, and in-production
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the adoption of a new aircraft certification policy, designating key flight control changes as “major.” This policy shift comes in response to the flight control system implicated in the fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, leading to 346 casualties. In late 2020, Congress enacted comprehensive
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