Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing has expanded its proposed nacelle changes for Pratt & Whitney-powered 777s to include thrust reverser modifications, the company told the FAA in a regulatory filing.

A series of errors contributed to the October 2019 overrun of a PenAir Saab 2000 at Alaska’s Unalaska Airport that killed one passenger.

Regulatory compliance issues remain a major hurdle for blockchain adoption in the aviation aftermarket.

Steps aviation aftermarket companies are taking to become more sustainable.

China’s role will help shape near-term delivery, aftermarket activity.

Organization designation authorization designees need to manage effectively, empower ODA unit members and not interfere with their work.

Perception of progress in aviation’s hot topics does not always match practical efforts for change.

The Canada-based joint venture will offer mobile repair and aircraft inspection services to aviation customers in the Americas.

FAA must approve Boeing’s plan because it goes against certification rules that govern design change.

Issues similar to findings in earlier audits.

The FAA plans to implement new training and several revised processes that ensure issues flagged by its maintenance inspectors are both accurately identified and properly addressed through safety systems.

Titanium parts made for Boeing 787s by a sub-tier vendor and supplied via Leonardo do not conform to Boeing’s design specifications and must be re-worked.

Boeing is developing a series of nacelle improvements for grounded Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered 777s and wants FAA’s blessing to phase them in as they are finalized, instead of delivering a complete, compliant nacelle structure as required by the agency’s certification rules.

Virgin Australia shares lessons learned from returning aircraft to service after pandemic-related groundings.

Pratt & Whitney expects a multiyear recovery from a growing engine availability crisis that has grounded dozens of F-35As.

What can Kabul teach the military about evacuation missions?

Rule was due out in March, now slated for November.

Flight operations are the primary focus, but scope may expand.

Additional operational and maintenance care is needed when operating near this extreme environment.

Laymen may have trouble understanding legal fine points. Don't just take "no" for an answer.

Aviation maintenance providers are facing a shortage of qualified talent that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why more MRO providers and airlines are paying more attention to staff mental health issues, programs and preventative interventions.

Upcoming fire extinguisher deadlines are driving demand for fire-suppression modifications.

Henry Gourdji has been named the 2021 recipient of the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award.

The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) is leading an effort to quantify safety risks that the downturn’s operational interruptions have introduced into parts of the aviation system so industry can adjust long-term safety programs in response to the new issues.