All Ops & safety articles – Page 110
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Subset of 737 fleet requires slat track swap
A manufacturing defect will require the replacement of leading edge slat tracks on a small subset of the global fleet of Boeing 737NG and Max aircraft.
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Near-catastrophic E190 upset traced to misrigged aileron cables
Portuguese investigators have found that an Embraer 190’s aileron cables had been incorrectly rigged before a ferry flight during which the pilots experienced severe in-flight control problems.
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Ethiopian will be 'last' airline to resume Max flights: chief
Ethiopian Airlines will be the last airline to resume flights with the Boeing 737 Max once it is certified to return to the skies.
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IATA awards to recognise diversity and inclusion
IATA will during this year's AGM in Seoul reveal the winners of its first diversity and inclusion awards, recognising the efforts being made industry-wide to broaden the mix of the global aviation workforce.
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IATA resolution aims to reaffirm climate commitments
This year's IATA AGM, which is set to adopt a fresh resolution reinforcing airline commitments to tackle aviation emissions, comes at a particularly notable time.
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Hawaiian alleges 'discriminatory' treatment at LAX
Hawaiian Airlines claims that it is being discriminated against at Los Angeles International airport, where its larger competitors are receiving preferential treatment securing precious terminal and gate space.
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PICTURES: Investigators detail Miami Air 737 runway overrun
The National Transportation Safety Board has disclosed new details about a Miami Air Boeing 737-800 runway overrun earlier this month, confirming the aircraft landed amid “heavy thunderstorms” and saying the first officer had just 18h of 737 flight time.
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United to seek compensation for 737 Max grounding
United Airlines will seek some form of compensation from Boeing for the impact of the 737 Max grounding, says chief executive Oscar Munoz.
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Airline BusinessIATA chief Alexandre de Juniac flags pressing issues
IATA chief executive and director general Alexandre de Juniac believes airlines meet for this year’s AGM in Seoul against a backdrop of pressing challenges, including the consequences protectionist policies and trade wars pursued by some governments over the past 18 months.
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NewsA320's impeded line-up preceded Edinburgh incursion
UK investigators have disclosed that a departing Airbus A320 had only just become airborne when a Boeing 737-800 touched down on the same runway, after delays to the departure resulted in rapid closure of their spacing.
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IATA pushes for speedier adoption of One ID initiative
IATA will put forward a resolution at its forthcoming AGM in Seoul aimed at accelerating implementation of its One ID biometric identity initiative, which it says is vital to ensuring smooth passenger journeys as the air transport sector continues to expand.
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Aeroflot lambasts governor over Superjet accident claims
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has sharply criticised comments from the regional governor of Khabarovsk suggesting the fatal accident involving a Sukhoi Superjet 100 was entirely the result of human factors.
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PICTURES: ANA to raise premium seat count on 19 777s and 787s
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will reduce the overall seat count on 19 Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft, by adding more premium class seats and reduce economy class seating.
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Thai authorities trumpet improved regulatory regime
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has disclosed notable improvements in its regulatory capabilities following a series of ICAO audits.
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KLM signs up to 10-year bulk biofuel commitment
KLM has agreed to purchase 75,000 tonnes of biofuel a year from 2022 onwards from a new plant being developed in Amsterdam.
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NewsTRAINING: Civil simulator market update
Recently updated information shows that just over 1,350 devices designed to simulate commercial airliners are currently in use around the world. This total comes to about 80 more simulators than were accounted for at the same point last year.
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Landing A350's wake suspected in Dubai DA62 crash
Investigators believe wake turbulence from a landing Airbus A350-900 may have contributed to the fatal crash of a light aircraft at Dubai earlier this month.
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PICTURES: SAA A340s join presidential inauguration flypast
Two South African Airways Airbus A340-600s have taken part in a large flypast to mark the 25 May inauguration of president Cyril Ramaphosa.
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InterviewEngineering a great start to an aviation career
Being curious about how aircraft work spurred Tsungi Maruta to join the apprenticeship scheme for mechanics at British Airways, where she is also an ambassador, representing the carrier’s public face
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Avianca Brazil grounded by regulator
Brazil’s civil aviation authority ANAC has suspended the operations of Avianca Brazil, dealing what could be the final blow to the airline which has operated under bankruptcy protection since December 2018.