Aviation Daily Roundup: May 10, 2022

May 11, 2022

NTSB Faults Pilot, Blasts FAA For Hawaii Crash

The pilot’s decision to continue flying under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions caused the December 2019 fatal crash of a Safari Aviation sightseeing helicopter in Hawaii, the NTSB said May 10 in a probable cause finding that faults the FAA for poor leadership and oversight of air tour operators.

Clearing The Cabin Air: ‘AirShield’ moves closer to FAA certification

With aircraft cabins returning to full capacity, there is still anxiety about returning to the sky as unmasked passengers sit in tightly packed cabins sharing air, despite assurances of the effectiveness of HEPA filters.

Air Albania To Increase Fleet, Service New Destinations

Air Albania plans to almost double the size of its small fleet with the arrival of two leased Airbus A320s.

Boeing April Activity Includes 28 737 MAX Deliveries, 32 Cancellations

Boeing delivered 28 737 MAXs in April, a pace that remains below its stated long-term target of clearing out an inventory of completed aircraft that stood at 320 at the end of March.

UK Environmental Group Chastises Airlines, Calls For Frequent Flyer Tax

The aviation industry has signally failed to hit environmental and sustainability targets over the past decade, according to a UK-based environmental organization

Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Plan Strategic Partnership

Virgin Australia has signed a strategic partnership and codesharing deal with Qatar Airways that will enhance the international network offerings of both carriers.

EVA Air Orders Boeing 777F As It Continues To Grow Freighter Fleet

The board of EVA Air has approved the purchase of another Boeing 777F for delivery in late 2023.

Walsh Sees Challenges For Pilots Gaining Security Clearance In Europe

As U.S. airlines continue to face historically high levels of pilot attrition, IATA Director General Willie Walsh says the challenge for recruitment in some parts of Europe is the timespan for security checks.

Wizz Air Explores Opportunity To Grow In Saudi Arabia

Wizz Air is eyeing potential expansion in Saudi Arabia to support the kingdom’s ambitions to triple passenger traffic by 2030.

Embraer Signs Launch Customer For E-Jets Cargo Conversion Program

Embraer announced its new passenger-to-freighter program two weeks ago and now has a launch customer.

‘AirShield’ moves closer to FAA certification, 28 737 MAX Deliveries, 32 Cancellations and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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