The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration said that Boeing’s instructions for how airlines should check the planes were insufficient and that the company would revise them.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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Airlines to Inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
The New York Times – Travel:
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration issued technical instructions to airlines two days after a part of a plane was blown out near Portland, Ore.
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Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions
The New York Times – Travel:
Two days after a chunk of the fuselage blew out of one of the planes, the F.A.A. and the aircraft maker are still negotiating what to tell the airlines to do.
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Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
The New York Times – Travel:
A sudden hole appearing in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight follows years of problems with the manufacturer’s aircraft.
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Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
The New York Times – Travel:
The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s rudder-control system.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, U.S. Warns
The New York Times – Travel:
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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Air Force Receives Its First Electric Air Taxi
The New York Times – Travel:
Joby Aviation delivered the aircraft, which can carry a pilot and four passengers, to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing.
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Fourth of July Travel: What to Expect This Weekend
The New York Times – Travel:
Delays and cancellations have hit airports in the Northeast, just in time for the July 4 holiday. Airlines and regulators are bickering about who is to blame. Here’s what you need to know.