In recent weeks, the embattled Boeing 737 MAX has made great progress towards its recertification. This week, comments are due on the FAA’s proposed safety and procedural changes to the aircraft. NTSB endorses current proposed changes US air crash investigation unit, the National Transportation Safety Board, has backed the proposed safety changes put forward by
The two fatal 737 MAX crashes “never should have happened” and “could have been prevented”, said the US House transportation and infrastructure committee in its report on Wednesday. The House report, which concludes an 18-month investigation, condemned both Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their roles in the tragic accidents. The House
The families of the Boeing 737 MAX crash victims have sent a letter lobbying US lawmakers to ensure Boeing is held accountable for the accidents that killed a total of 346 people. The US planemaker is currently facing around 100 lawsuits from families of 157 victims of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash that occurred
Recertification efforts continue, as regulatory scrutiny grows, for the embattled Boeing 737 MAX. Meanwhile, FAA law reforms are set to pass, while Boeing continues its battle on two fronts. EASA tests completed, JOEB meetings scheduled The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has successfully completed its flight tests on the 737 MAX in Vancouver, following
The US Senate is considering an overhaul on aircraft certification, as Boeing battles both safety recertification issues on its beleaguered 737 MAX, and now increasing manufacturing flaws on its 787 Dreamliner. The US Senate Commerce Committee is set to hold a hearing that will consider proposing a bill to strengthen oversight of aircraft certification on
Despite Airbus’ aircraft deliveries taking a dive in August, the European planemaker remains well ahead of its besieged US rival, Boeing, in both deliveries and net new orders. Airbus has announced that it delivered 39 aircraft in August, down from the 49 jets it delivered in July, and only slightly down from the 41 aircraft
