The uncrewed aerial system attack on a remote U.S. outpost in Jordan on the Syrian border is a significant escalation by Iranian-backed groups in the region.
Though Boeing’s 737-9 is now allowed to return to service after close inspections, the FAA’s decision to freeze production at current levels is a huge blow.
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE TOULOUSE has acquired SIBI to enhance its capabilities in sheet metal working, machining of complex parts, aeronautical welding, and assembly. It renamed company as LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE MONTAUBAN.
FAA told Boeing it will not grant any production expansion of 737 MAX (now at about 38 per month) to resolve uncovered quality control issues; it also will not approve additional production lines, casting doubts into -7/-10 certification timeline.
FAA approved inspection and maintenance process for 171 grounded 737-9s, which are now expected to start returning to service before end of January; 12-hour process will require an inspection of specific bolts, guide tracks, and fittings around door plug and detailed visual inspections of left and right mid-cabin exit door plugs and associated components.
Andre Stein, the founder and former Co-CEO of Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility, has joined Eviation, the Washington-based startup developing an all-electric nine-passenger airplane called the Alice.
A three-year project to mature technologies for a low-drag strut-braced wing for future ultra-efficient airliners has been kicked off by an ONERA-led team.
BOEING held a 'Quality Stand Down' at Renton on Jan 25, suspending 737 production for day to enable workers to take part in working sessions focused on quality. It plans additional Quality Stand Downs at other factories over next two weeks.
