The Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest version of a single-aisle MAX plane, finally won certification after its first flight over eight years ago, U.S. authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 3. New requirements under federal legislation had significantly drawn out the process following two fatal MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. Boeing’s Shares Surge Boeing […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye6 Aug
Commercial flight departed Reagan National while the presidential aircraft was airborne despite post-2025 restrictions
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier6 AugThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday, Aug. 3, that it was restricting flights into three New York City Area airports and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) due to staffing shortages and severe weather. Breakdown of the limitations The staffing issue at the New York Air Route Traffic Control Center is affecting flights at John […]
Travel Radar•Afia Ali6 AugThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into an air traffic safety incident involving Marine One, the helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). According to the FAA, the incident occurred on 5 August after Marine One departed the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5 AugAviation News – The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an inquiry after Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, came within close proximity of a departing...
Flights continued at Reagan National during the presidential helicopter’s departure from Washington.
AVweb•Matt Ryan5 Aug
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a safety incident involving a Marine One helicopter carrying US President…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux5 Aug
Concerns remain over the crowded skies of Washington DC and the risks of close calls in busy airspace.
The major change coming to airline medical policy.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $870 million for airport infrastructure projects across the United States, spanning…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope5 AugThe companies are targeting EASA and FAA approval and a 2030 entry into service.
AVweb•Matt Ryan4 AugThe Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act would require the FAA to publish a certification plan and expected time ranges for advanced aircraft projects.
AVweb•Matt Ryan4 Aug
After years of delays, testing and regulatory scrutiny, Boeing has reached a major milestone with the certification of its smallest 737 MAX variant. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted an amended Type Certificate for the Boeing 737-7, clearing the aircraft to enter commercial service and paving the [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News4 AugArcher Aviation announced the completion of a piloted roundtrip journey with its all-electric Midnight aircraft on July 30th, departing from Salinas Municipal Airport and landing at Monterey Regional Airport before making the return flight. Archer worked closely with the FAA to execute this piloted, round trip inter city flight, a major step toward launching Midnight
Existing prohibitions remain in place while the agency studies impairment and return-to-duty standards.
AVweb•Matt Ryan4 AugBoeing announced: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing the amended type certificate (ATC) for the 737-7, clearing the way for commercial service. Boeing worked under the oversight of the FAA through a multi‑year certification effort that included extensive flight and ground testing, human factors reviews and system safety assessments. Why it matters: This […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum4 Aug