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The P&W GTF engine has been certified by the FAA to power Airbus A321XLR aircraft © Pratt

Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

Pratt & Whitney has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its GTF engine to power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type certificate, updated on December 12, to include the A321XLR, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine. “This is an important milestone for the GTF engine programme, which was the first engine […]

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (l) and Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA

FAA and EASA commit to advancing safe and secure civil aviation

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a declaration of intent to deepen their collaboration in advancing safe and secure civil aviation activities. The renewed partnership the FAA and EASA was discussed during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention. “Aviation safety

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FAA and EASA approve durability enhancements for CFM LEAP-1A engines

Aircraft & Engines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. This new kit, designed to extend time on wing in demanding conditions, includes improved HPT Stage 1 blades, Stage 1

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The FAA is ready for air travel of the future

FAA finalises rule for air travel of the future

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is prepared for powered-lift aircraft, marking the first entirely new category of civil aircraft since helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. Powered-lift operations will encompass air taxis, cargo delivery and various functions in both urban and rural settings. The FAA issued a final rule on October 22, outlining the qualifications

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FAA has authorised commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area airspace © Shutterstock

FAA authorises historic commercial drone flights in Dallas

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In a groundbreaking development for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorised commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area airspace. The authorisations for Zipline International and Wing Aviation permit them to deliver packages while maintaining safe separation using Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. In this system, the industry manages the airspace

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On May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents © Shutterstock

Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

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On Thursday, May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents, and speed up refunds for cancelled flights, according to Reuters. The US$105 billion, five-year measure re-authorises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families

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Final assembly line of Boeing 787 Dreamliner © AirTeamImages

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

MRO & Production

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a fresh probe into Boeing, this time focusing on inspections concerning its 787 Dreamliner jets. CNN reported that investigators are delving into whether Boeing personnel neglected some quality inspections on its fleet of 787 aircraft, the FAA disclosed on Monday. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the inspections

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FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing new regulations mandating charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and select aircraft manufacturers to establish a safety management system (SMS) to detect and address safety risks early. SMS offers a structured, repeatable and systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risks. By integrating SMS, these

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Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft © Frank Galella

Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption

Aircraft & Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a light-sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness exemption for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, opening up flight training in an electric aircraft within the United States. The FAA exemption allows U.S. flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programmes. The Velis Electro offers a lower-cost and more

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US$35 million will go to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, funding a portion of the construction of a 14-gate, 400,000 ft² terminal building

FAA allocates US$970 million to upgrade and expand 114 U.S. airports

Financial, Top Stories

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to distribute US$970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, covering 44 states and three territories. This announcement, part of the Administration’s Investing in America tour, fulfils President Biden’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, lowering costs for families, creating

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Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

FAA and EASA commit to advancing safe and secure civil aviation

FAA and EASA approve durability enhancements for CFM LEAP-1A engines

FAA finalises rule for air travel of the future

FAA authorises historic commercial drone flights in Dallas

Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption

FAA allocates US$970 million to upgrade and expand 114 U.S. airports

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