The certification process of commercial aircraft and engine programs by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suffers from “undue pressure on line engineers and production staff.” It is often understaffed, expertise is ignored, and at times, the FAA lacks the capability…
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is exploring options to introduce a couple of Boeing 777-200ERs to kickstart its long-haul fleet plans. The airline has recently operated various flights across the world using air bubble rights granted by the Indian government for…
The first Boeing MAX 8s from Chinese airlines are expected to return to service before the end of the year. But this depends entirely on how quickly the grounded aircraft will be modified and cockpit crew trained for the revised procedures.…
Boeing’s 787 woes continue as new quality issues with structural composite parts have been found earlier this year. As the Wall Street Journal and The Seattle Times revealed on November 19, the FAA is requesting more evidence that the problems have…
After a quiet start with only news about passenger to freighter conversions, Boeing finally announced orders for new aircraft on the third day of Dubai Airshow. However, to none of the two occasions, media was invited. Day 3 Dubai Airshow: Boeing…
The most impressive flight demonstration of Dubai Airshow is unquestionably that of the Boeing 777-9. Test aircraft WH001 has done daily displays since Saturday. At the end of her demo, she almost rolls over in a way never to be…