by Spyros | Nov 21, 2020 | News
With its final exit from the EU imminent, Britain must decide its stance on tariffs to US products. And on this occasion it may well side with the EU. But this could be the only such case, with Britain ‘going it alone’ on other crucial aviation-related matters....
by Spyros | Nov 18, 2020 | News
The other day an Alaska Airlines 737 had a bear “birdstrike” on landing. However this wasn’t the first time a plane strikes a non-winged creature. On November 14th this year, Yakutat Airport in Alaska was the site of an unfortunate incident. As we...
by Spyros | Nov 18, 2020 | News
After two devastating accidents and almost 20 months on the ground, Boeing’s 737 MAX, the latest variant of their most prolific aircraft ever, can begin to fly again. The FAA’s announcement comes as a relief to both the manufacturer and to many airlines. “We’ve done...
by Spyros | Nov 13, 2020 | News
A heavily-loaded Antonov An-124 returned for landing at Novosibirsk airport in Russia. It appears to have suffered an uncontained engine failure. Volga-Dnepr operates the aircraft, registered RA-82042. Pictures show engine No2 to have lost its fan disk and with it the...
by Spyros | Nov 10, 2020 | News
A decision to unground the 737 MAX may be just over a week away. But, while it implements needed changes, more headaches await for Boeing. This time it’s a matter of trade, not airworthiness. In a briefing to Reuters, commenting on more sources, FAA Administrator...
