Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Christine Boynton
United Airlines said it expects to learn more from the FAA on potential effects to its certification activities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
As a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, U.S. repair stations must obtain UK CAA Part 145 maintenance organization approval.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
An FAA draft rule says Boeing learned of the issue when an operator reported "multiple unusual spoiler deployments" during several flights on one aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Keith Mwanalushi
How custom software is helping Ametek MRO AEM manage aircraft medical kit parts.
Emerging Technologies

Brett Levanto
ARSA urges industry support to amend an FAA rule about documentation requirements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
The Mexican ULCC believes inspections of GTF engines will extend into 2026 despite the powerplant’s manufacturer Pratt & Whitney increasing shop capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Investigators found no evidence of an uncontained engine failure or combustor damage.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
FAA proposals mandating Boeing 737NG nacelle changes have some operators concerned about the agency’s plan to mitigate the risk of maintenance errors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lee Ann Shay
The center of gravity for an aircraft determines load manifests, but what if the CG is a bit off?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Investigators determined the door plug was not opened between the airplane’s Oct. 31, 2023, delivery to Alaska Airlines and the accident flight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
ARSA asserts that FAA enforcement of language about certificated mechanics holds back those with repairman certificates.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
FAA recommends visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER mid-cabin door plugs after some operators have found loose bolts during earlier voluntary inspections.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Neither the FAA nor Boeing will discuss the process or speculate on how long the inspection review will take.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, Helen Massy-Beresford
NTSB reports that the door "plug" which detached from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 during a mid-air incident Jan. 5 has now been found.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
Florian Guillermet, CEO of French ATC organization DSNA, will have more responsibilities as head of the European Union Aviation Safety Association.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
A new FAA draft rule would codify Pratt & Whitney’s recommended next steps for PW1100G engines affected by contaminated material.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The process will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737NG fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The new year will bring new certification protocols and at least one draft rule that will affect how the FAA approves new designs.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
This is a long-called-for step by Congress that the agency has tried and failed to take due to numerous complications.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Keith Mwanalushi
Industry stakeholders are raising concerns about a lack of qualification standards for painters in the aviation industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
New products are being developed to protect aircraft and hangars from a variety of safety threats.
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