"We are going to hold them accountable every step of the way, with mutually understood milestones and expectations,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said.
The Pacific Island carrier is boosting its fleet of Boeing 737 passenger and freighter aircraft and plans to add more to continue its replacement program.
The Asia-Pacific air transport industry needs to speak with one voice on the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) sustainability lead said at Routes Asia 2024.
The Mexican ULCC believes inspections of GTF engines will extend into 2026 despite the powerplant’s manufacturer Pratt & Whitney increasing shop capacity.
Air Peace has finalized plans to launch a new long-haul route between Lagos and London Gatwick, using a Boeing 787-9 wet leased from Norse Atlantic Airways.
An agreement to launch commercial air taxi services in Dubai in the 2025-2026 timeframe would make the emirate one of the first active UAM markets in the world.
Rolls looks to double the time on wing for its Trent XWB-97 engine for the Airbus A350-1000 in a bid to address concerns about the durability of the powerplant.
Some Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines undergoing required checks for cracking in certain parts are getting new, full-life components installed during the visits.
Avoiding contrails remains up for debate. Some are already selling tools to carriers. Others argue more work is needed to mature solutions and standards.
The Portuguese MRO is investing to develop more CFM Leap 1A engine MRO capabilities, including updating its engine test cell to accommodate the powerplant.
