Civil Aviation
- US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say
> The U.S. Justice Department will criminally charge Boeing with fraud over two fatal crashes and ask the planemaker to plead guilty or face a trial, two people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
- www.bbc.com Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30
The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened.
> The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened.
- ANA Boeing 737 Initiates Emergency Descent Following Loss Of Cabin Pressure
> Japanese officials classified the incident as 'serious' and have launched an investigation.
- Airbus Says The Return Of The A380's Production Is Not Ruled Out
> The chances of the A380 comeback are still very low.
- Japan Airlines & ANA Join Forces To Protect Staff From Harassment
> During 2023/2024, both carriers reported around 300 cases of passengers harassing staff members.
- 150 Flights Canceled As WestJet Mechanics Confirm Weekend Strike
> The airline had more than 250,000 passengers scheduled to fly across the long weekend.
- NASA and Boeing deny Starliner crew is 'stranded': "We're not in any rush to come home"techcrunch.com NASA and Boeing deny Starliner crew is 'stranded': "We're not in any rush to come home" | TechCrunch
NASA and Boeing officials pushed back against recent reporting that the two astronauts brought to the ISS on Starliner are stranded on board. The
> NASA and Boeing officials pushed back against recent reporting that the two astronauts brought to the ISS on Starliner are stranded on board.
- NTSB Shares Preliminary Report Over United Boeing 787 Engine Failure In Singapore
> The aircraft data and the affected engine will now be thoroughly inspected to identify the root cause.
- Roof collapse at Delhi Airport Terminal 1: one dead, six injured; operations disrupted
> A tragic incident occurred at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 early Friday morning, where a section of the roof collapsed amidst heavy rainfall. This resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The collapse affected cars, including taxis, parked in the pick-up and drop-off area.
- EASA Issues Airworthiness Directive Over Boeing 787 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Engine Parts
> While EASA warned that the condition could lead to structural failures of critical parts, the directive potentially affects only 78 Boeing 787-8s.
- Newark TSA Checkpoints Fitted With New 3D Explosive Detection Scanners
> The new scanners allow travelers to leave laptops and other electronic devices in their carry-on bags.
- NTSB sanctions Boeing for unauthorised release of investigative information on 737 MAX 9 door plug incident
> The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has imposed sanctions on Boeing for violating investigative regulations by sharing non-public information about the January 5 door-plug blowout on a 737 MAX 9 with the media. This violation also included speculative comments on the causes of the incident, breaching the party agreement Boeing had signed.
- Boeing Details Plans To Build Better 737 MAX Planes
> Unfortunately, the Boeing executive's statements related to the Alaska Airlines incident have resulted in sanctions by the NTSB.
- Vietnam Airlines eyes purchase of Chinese C919 jets amid aircraft shortage
> Vietnam Airlines is exploring the acquisition of Chinese-made C919 passenger jets to address its current aircraft shortage, according to a report by the business newspaper CafeF. The airline has yet to confirm or comment on the potential purchase.
- British AAIB Investigating Ryanair High-Speed Nose-Down Go-Round At London Stansted Airport
> The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 was taken out of service for two days following the incident.
- mentourpilot.com Strain Between Boeing and NTSB Higher Than Ever?
The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) is furious with Boeing after the manufacturer revealed investigation details to journalists.
> The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) is furious with Boeing after the manufacturer revealed investigation details to journalists.
- NASA astronauts stranded on ISS due to Boeing Starliner issues
> Two NASA astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, are currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) with no set return date due to mechanical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Originally scheduled to return on June 14, their mission has been delayed multiple times due to problems such as helium system leaks and thruster performance issues observed during the spacecraft’s rendezvous and docking.
- Ryanair demands urgent reform of European Air Traffic Control
> Ryanair has called for immediate reforms in European Air Traffic Control (ATC) due to severe underperformance causing significant disruptions. The airline reported over 60 flight cancellations and delays affecting 150 first-wave departures on June 27th and 28th due to ATC “staff shortages” and “equipment failures” at the Maastricht centre.
- EU approves €1.3 billion restructuring aid for SAS
> The European Commission has greenlighted a €1.3 billion restructuring aid package for Scandinavian Airlines System AB (SAS), proposed by Denmark and Sweden. This measure aims to restore SAS’s long-term viability and limit market competition distortions.
- Eurocontrol report: 2023 marks one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in two decades
> The recently released Performance Review Report (PRR) from Eurocontrol reveals that 2023 was one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in the past two decades, significantly affecting airlines and passengers across Europe. The report indicates that over a quarter of flights failed to arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled time.
- Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 Departs From Closed Runway At Portland International Jetport
> The airline departed safely and continued its flight.
- Emergency services dispatched for small plane that crashed in Hasselt, Belgium; one fatality
> A Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (registered OO-OUI) crashed near Heidestraat in Hasselt, Belgium, on Friday evening around 17:20 LT. According to TV Limburg, two people were in the biplane, and one of them, a lady, died. Emergency services rushed to the crash site and transported the pilot to a hospital.
- mentourpilot.com Slow 787 Production Forces 4-Month Shutdown In Italian Plant
Due to Boeing's production delays, Italy’s Leonardo needs to shut down a factory making aerostructures for the Boeing 787 for four months.
> Due to Boeing's production delays, Italy’s Leonardo needs to shut down a factory making aerostructures for the Boeing 787 for four months.
- Boeing Will Not Bring 737 MAX Or 777X Test Aircraft To Farnborough Airshow 2024
> Instead, Boeing will be represented with a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 and a Royal Air Force (RAF) P-8 Poseidon.
- FedEx Phases Out 22 Boeing 757-200 Freighters
> The airline has been reducing the number of its planes as part of a larger fleet downsizing plan.
- WestJet Locks Out Mechanics After Getting Strike Notice During Bargaining
> WestJet's maintenance technicians' strike authorization vote is valid until July 9, 2024.
- Airbus Shares Plummet Nearly 10% Following Profit Forecast Cut
> Airbus has also pushed its monthly delivery target of 75 A320 jets from 2026 to 2027.
- $76 Eco-Charge: Lufthansa Group Airlines Add Fee To Cover EU Sustainability Regulations
> The environmental surcharge will range between between €1 ($1.07) and €72 ($76.95), depending on the route and fare.
- onemileatatime.com Air Serbia Expanding Airbus A330 Fleet, Long Haul Flights
Air Serbia will grow its Airbus A330 fleet considerably, allowing the airline to increase long haul capacity. Here's what we can expect.
> Air Serbia will grow its Airbus A330 fleet considerably, allowing the airline to increase long haul capacity. Here's what we can expect.
- onemileatatime.com A Russian Government Jet Is Flying To New York
A Russian government Ilyushin Il-96-300 is currently flying from Moscow to New York. Here's the reason for this very unusual flight.
> A Russian government Ilyushin Il-96-300 is currently flying from Moscow to New York. Here's the reason for this very unusual flight.
- Potential strike threatens Paris Airports ahead of Olympicswww.aviation24.be /airport-operator/adp/potential-strike-threatens-paris-airports-ahead-of-olympics/
> Several unions representing employees of Groupe ADP, the operator of Paris’s airports, have threatened to strike starting in early July, demanding bonuses related to the upcoming Olympic Games. The unions CGT, CFDT, FO, and UNSA have been requesting additional resources to manage increased air traffic and Olympic organisation needs for months.
- Mexicana de Aviacion Places Firm Order For 20 Embraer E2 Jets
> Embraer has announced an order for 20 E2 Jets from Mexicana and will start deliveries in the second quarter of 2025.
- mentourpilot.com Airbus, Boeing Much Closer To Spirit Break-up Deal?
According to recent reports, Airbus and Boeing may be days away from announcing a three-way deal to split supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
> According to recent reports, Airbus and Boeing may be days away from announcing a three-way deal to split supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
- Korean Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 Descends 21,000 Feet With 13 Injured
> While no official word has come from Korean Air, Boeing or the regulator, this is another disturbing issue surrounding a 737 MAX 8.
- KLM Boeing 777-200ER Returns To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport After Hydraulic Issuessimpleflying.com /klm-boeing-777-200er-returns-to-amsterdam-schiphol-airport-after-hydraulic-issues/
> The airline said that the passengers and crew were never in any danger.
- mentourpilot.com US Prosecutors: DoJ SHOULD Charge Boeing For MAX Crashes
The advice of US prosecutors to the DoJ (Department of Justice) is to criminally charge Boeing for its role in the 2018-19 737 MAX crashes.
> The advice of US prosecutors to the DoJ (Department of Justice) is to criminally charge Boeing for its role in the 2018-19 737 MAX crashes.
- onemileatatime.com Southwest 737 Buzzes Oklahoma City Suburbs In Bizarre Incident
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 flying to Oklahoma City had a strange incident, whereby it descended to a low altitude far from the airport.
> A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 flying to Oklahoma City had a strange incident, whereby it descended to a low altitude far from the airport.
- Judge Caught Traveling With Loaded Gun At Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
> Firearms can be transported through an airport, but there are strict rules.
- GE Aerospace: Aviation Supply Challenges Will Continue In 2025
> No let up for the industry-wide supply chain issues.
