What made the headlines of aviation news last week? Here’s a summary…

• Boeing’s troubles continue with an investigation as to whether they intentionally misled the FAA about the MCAS software.
  • ….and FOD in the MAX fuel tanks.
  • But…. Bamboo of Vietnam places an order for the 777x.
  • And perhaps not quite the end of the line for the Queen of the Skies? American start-up Avatar plans low-cost operations with used 747-400s and plans to buy 30 747-8s.
  • An anniversary for the much-loved 757.
• Financially, there were issues; the Italian flag-carrier Alitalia continues to struggle on, but there are some ‘green shoots’ to prompt some optimism.
  • Air France/KLM Group reports financial headwinds after massive fine.
  • Airbus Space and Military division cuts employees around Europe amidst a flat market.
  • As the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis continues to reverberate, the Chinese government considers taking over the HNA group, parent of Hainan and Hong Kong Airlines.
• The Airbus A330-800 is certified by the FAA and EASA.
• Perhaps it’s the cold? Wheels fall off at Air Canada.
• Investigations into the 2016 Emirates flight 521 crash at Dubai finds pilot error the cause.
• Don’t touch the blinds! United tells the crew not to override passengers.
• And finally–1969; what a year!

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