The Portuguese manufacturer OGMA will replace Daewoo of South Korea as manufacturer of fuselage sections for the Fairchild Dornier 328 and 328JET. Tooling will be transferred to Ogma soon, with the first Portuguese-sourced fuselage expected on a production 328 by the end of 1998.
Source: Flight International
An engine-related concern involving Boeing’s 737 Max has caught the attention of both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and a Federal Aviation Administration panel, which has reportedly recommended new pilot procedures and a redesign of an engine system.
Embraer’s leaders stressed this week that they want to better understand technology advancements before committing to a development track. Embraer must also still work out the tricky question of how to pay for such a project – the answer seemingly being collaborations with deep-pocketed partners.
Textron Aviation has secured an agreeement to deliver a pair of Cessna SkyCourier turboprops to Air Marshall Islands.
