Airliner manufacturers have secured significant new orders in recent times that extend their production backlogs, for some programs equal to a year or more of output.
TSA will no longer require travelers to remove shoes at security, while two UK airports are lifting liquid limits. Both measures should smooth passenger throughput.
Delta Air Lines’ kickoff of the second quarter earnings season for U.S. airlines could paint a picture of diminished expectations for the country’s operators.
Boeing deliveries and aircraft output remained strong, a sign of further stability in its Commercial Airplanes division to meet stated production-rate targets.
The ban applies to domestic flights where a viable train alternative exists with a sub-2.5-hr. travel time; the directive was made official in May 2023.
FAA to order Boeing 737 and 757 operators to review maintenance or conduct inspections ensuring aircraft do not have improperly maintained landing gear parts.
