US House passes certification reform bill after MAX fiasco
The US House of Representatives has unanimously approved new legislation that will reform the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft certification process. The legislative reform has come as a direct result of the Boeing 737 MAX disasters, in which 346 people were killed across two fatal crashes on the aircraft. Under the new House bill, an expert
Dubai ‘jetman’ pilot killed in training accident
French daredevil and Dubai-based “jetman” pilot Vincent Reffet has died at the age of 36, after reportedly being killed during a training exercise in the desert. Reffet has had a long career of wowing audiences following a number of dangerous and fascinating stunts, including BASE jumping from the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in
Are airlines pivoting away from the Boeing 737 ‘MAX’ brand?
Following a nearly two-year recertification process, Boeing is set to win official approval in the US to resume flights on its embattled 737 MAX within the week, however signs are pointing to a potential re-brand of the ‘tarnished’ MAX title. As previously reported by World of Aviation, the FAA last week entered its final stages
Spotted: China Southern’s first Airbus A319neo seen in Hamburg
The first Airbus A319neo aircraft intended for China Southern Airlines has been spotted at the European planemaker’s Hamburg factory. The aircraft, test registration D-AVWG msn 10239, is reportedly only the fourth A319neo to have been built, and the first to go to China Southern. China Southern has planned to expand its fleet of 857 aircraft,
More hope for industry: Another COVID vaccine finishes trials
The aviation industry could soon see recovery as a second COVID-19 vaccine finishes up third-round trials, with a reported effectiveness of 95 per cent. US drug manufacturer Moderna has announced its testing results, with company president Stephen Hoge telling the BBC he “grinned from ear-to-ear for a minute” when the results came in. Results were
Travel restrictions may hinder vaccine rollout: IATA
Airlines and air cargo operators may struggle to effectively distribute new COVID-19 vaccines in light of global travel restrictions, according to an industry association. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), an association that represents nearly 300 airlines worldwide, has warned that government-enforced travel curbs and quarantine requirements will hinder the airline industry’s ability to effectively
