The Marine One Incident Over Washington DC Revealed A Critical Gap In The FAA's Post-Collision Helicopter Rule
A garbled radio call left one of the FAA's most important DCA safety measures without a backup when it mattered most.
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5 Tire Incidents In 2 Weeks At Chicago O'Hare As American Airlines 737 Suffers Double Blowout
The FAA is investigating after an American 737 blew two tires at O'Hare in the fifth such failure since Aug 13.
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New Maryland Plant To Build Equipment For FAA’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul
A new Maryland plant will manufacture digital voice switches for the FAA’s nationwide air traffic control modernization effort.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh26 Aug
FAA orders Boeing 787 inspections over potential wing structure cracks
Final directive follows a proposal issued in March after a Boeing investigation identified manufacturing discrepancies involving shim gaps
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier26 Aug
New Airplanes Get Second Flight Deck Barrier, But Pilots Want More
For years, there had been talk of the flight decks of commercial aircraft in the United States getting a second flight deck barrier. This started to become more serious in 2022, when regulators moved forward with a recommendation to implement this change. Then in 2024, we saw the signing of the FAA reauthorization bill, which finalized this.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig26 Aug
Embraer’s Phenom 300EV secures triple certification
Embraer announced that the Phenom 300EV has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European […]
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FAA Accepts HIMS Reform Petition For Review
Pilot advocacy group is seeking changes to monitoring, medical reviews and the path to unrestricted certification.
AVweb•Matt Ryan25 Aug
Embraer Phenom 300EV Receives Triple Certification Ahead of 2028 Deliveries
Embraer’s new Phenom 300EV has secured certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for the latest version of the light business jet to enter service in key global markets. The triple certification makes [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding25 AugA
FAA Seeks Input on ‘Priority Airspace’ for Space Launches
DOT has been directed to establish critical launch corridors, but what “priority” will mean for other airspace users has yet to be determined.
AVweb•Matt Ryan25 AugA
Phenom 300EV secures triple certification
Embraer’s Phenom 300EV has received certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland. Introduced in July, the Phenom 300EV combines performance and interior upgrades with new safety technology. With the certification complete, the aircraft […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm25 AugA
Israir clears final US hurdle for Tel Aviv-New York flights
Israir has received final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate scheduled commercial flights to the…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope24 AugH
FAA approves aircon STC on Enstrom 280FX
Innovation extends beyond aircraft performance—it also enhances the pilot experience. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) is further enhancing the versatility of its 280FX with FAA approval of the Thermacool Electric Air Conditioning system, certified through the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) held by Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems. The Thermacool electric air conditioning system provides efficient cockpit cooling
FAA Order: First Class Passengers Will No Longer Be Able To Sip Beverages After Pushback
Delta and other carriers must start pre-departure service earlier so galley items are stowed prior to aircraft movement.
Why The FAA Is Suddenly Worried About The Fuselage Integrity Of More Than 470 Boeing 737 MAX Planes
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAXs will require specific inspections in the years ahead
New FAA Rules Around Clearing Plastic Cups Are Absurdly Stupid: Are Plastic Cups A Safety Hazard?
Earlier, I covered how Delta issued a memo to flight attendants, related to service changes before flights take off. Specifically, flight attendants will have to collect all service items, including pre-departure drinks, before the aircraft pushes back, rather than just before takeoff.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig22 Aug