Southwest Airlines proposed a ploy to deceive FAA on Boeing 737 MAX, legal filing alleges

In April 2016, when Boeing’s 737 MAX was in flight test a year ahead of its certification by the Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines made a strange proposal to Boeing — one that suggests an effort to deceive the FAA. According to a legal filing by attorneys pursuing a lawsuit against the airline, Southwest manager Bill Lusk asked Boeing officials, including the MAX chief technical pilot Mark Forkner, if engineers could install a new flight control safety alert required for the… (www.seattletimes.com) さらに...

Engine maker Rolls-Royce reuses spare parts amidst supply chain crunch

British engine maker Rolls-Royce is repairing and reusing spare parts in light of supply chain issues that are causing issues for the aerospace industry. ... A lack of spare parts is already impacting airlines. Latvia-based airBaltic revealed on August 3, 2022, that six of its Airbus A220s are unable to fly because regular maintenance can’t be carried out. ... (www.aerotime.aero) さらに...

FAA's next leader may come from outside aviation

The White House is set within days to announce Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, as its nominee to be the next FAA administrator, according to two people familiar with the deliberations. Washington’s aviation experience is relatively light. He has headed operations at the Denver airport for less than a year and has a strong track record of leadership in ground transportation at big city transit organizations. However, his lack of deep roots in the aviation industry may be… (www.seattletimes.com) さらに...

Navy Lt. Amanda Lee will become the Blue Angels' first female fighter jet demonstration pilot

The Navy announced that Lt. Amanda Lee, a F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, had been selected to join the Blue Angels team for the 2023 season. In the past 55 years, “hundreds of women have served with the Blue Angels,” according to the Navy. In 2015, for example, Marine Corps Maj. Katie Cook flew the Blue Angel’s “Fat Albert” C-130J Super Hercules transport… (www.flyingmag.com) さらに...

UK developing Tempest fighter to read pilot's stress levels

Fighter pilots of the 2030s, however, will have an even closer relationship with their fighter jet. It will read their minds. The Tempest jet is being developed by the UK's BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, European missiles group, MDBA and Italy's Leonardo. One feature will be an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assist the human pilot when they are overwhelmed, or under extreme stress. Sensors in the pilot's helmet will monitor brain signals and other medical data. So, over… (www.bbc.com) さらに...

ADN OpEd: After a brutal spring, can Alaska Airlines recover its reputation?

... Because of a pilot shortage, the airline has resorted to paring its schedule and canceling flights, sometimes with little to no advance notice. Alaskans returning from trips Outside have found themselves stranded, stuck on hold in airports for hours trying to reschedule. Those trying to book travel to the Lower 48 have watched round-trip ticket prices soar, and even purchase of an itinerary is no guarantee the flights will go ahead as scheduled. ... In an apology video posted online in… (www.adn.com) さらに...

BBC: Dublin Airport apologises after passengers miss flights due to queues

Hundreds of passengers have missed flights at Dublin Airport as some described a scene of "total bedlam" with queues stretching outside the terminal doors. Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) apologised to customers and said it had experienced significant queues for check-in, bag drop and for security. It added that it would ensure "nobody is out of pocket" due to the delays. About 50,000 passengers had been expected to depart on Sunday. Kevin Cullinane from the DAA said the… (www.bbc.com) さらに...