Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing’s efforts to address widespread organizational safety problems were met with sharp criticism in two U.S. congressional hearings April 17.

Obstacles to technician training and certification are holding back the industry’s workforce pipeline potential.

Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.

ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.

After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.

Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.

United Airlines said it expects to learn more from the FAA on potential effects to its certification activities.

As a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, U.S. repair stations must obtain UK CAA Part 145 maintenance organization approval.

An FAA draft rule says Boeing learned of the issue when an operator reported "multiple unusual spoiler deployments" during several flights on one aircraft.

An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.

Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.

The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.

How custom software is helping Ametek MRO AEM manage aircraft medical kit parts.

ARSA urges industry support to amend an FAA rule about documentation requirements.

The Mexican ULCC believes inspections of GTF engines will extend into 2026 despite the powerplant’s manufacturer Pratt & Whitney increasing shop capacity.

Investigators found no evidence of an uncontained engine failure or combustor damage.

FAA proposals mandating Boeing 737NG nacelle changes have some operators concerned about the agency’s plan to mitigate the risk of maintenance errors.

The center of gravity for an aircraft determines load manifests, but what if the CG is a bit off?

Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.

Investigators determined the door plug was not opened between the airplane’s Oct. 31, 2023, delivery to Alaska Airlines and the accident flight.

ARSA asserts that FAA enforcement of language about certificated mechanics holds back those with repairman certificates.

FAA recommends visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER mid-cabin door plugs after some operators have found loose bolts during earlier voluntary inspections.

Neither the FAA nor Boeing will discuss the process or speculate on how long the inspection review will take.

NTSB reports that the door "plug" which detached from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 during a mid-air incident Jan. 5 has now been found.

Florian Guillermet, CEO of French ATC organization DSNA, will have more responsibilities as head of the European Union Aviation Safety Association.