Morning Call – Tuesday 8 October 2019
Summary of industry news in commercial aviation, business aviation, airlines, and social media
Tag 2019
Insight: Monday 7 October 2019: PW GTF will need new gearbox for Airbus A320 applications
The FAA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive for the Prat & Whitney PW1100G engines that power the Airbus A320neo family. Engines for the A220 (nee C Series), Embraer E2 jets, and Mitsubishi SpaceJets are not impacted by this AD.…
Insight: Monday 30 September 2019: UBS forecasts reduced demand for Boeing and Airbus due to “climate awareness”
It is Friday, so let’s review this busy week in the world of the 737 MAX. A lot has been revealed about the crashes, Boeing’s internal safety upgrades, their future production plans, additional recommendations and lawsuits. The NTSB, in…
Insight: Monday 23 September 2019: AA CEO – “Our MAX are safe today- other airlines may not be”
Last week at an employee forum, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker made some controversial statements regarding the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. In response to a question from a pilot, he stated that the 737 MAX “is safe for American Airlines…
UAM Insight 19 September 2019 – FAA Reaches Out to Industry for Skyport Design
The FAA is reaching out to industry for a better understanding of the design requirements and specifications for Skyports to be used by Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, This includes piloted, optionally piloted aircraft and unmanned aircraft. The FAA…
Insight: Wednesday 18 September 2019 – Are Pilot Unions Inadvertently Causing Environmental Harm with Scope Clause?
Airline scope clauses are a part of the pilot union agreements with major airlines thatrestrict the number of aircraft that regional airlines can operate on behalf of the major airlines. Typically, that clause restricts the number of aircraft that can…