FAA and Boeing target early September for 747 slat fix
A final airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the US FAA today calls on operators of Rolls-Royce RB211-powered Boeing 747-400 aircraft to make a modification…
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NTSB: FAA, ABX share blame for 767 fire
Investigators at the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) faulted the FAA and cargo carrier ABX Air for deficiencies that led to a ground fire…
Government considers recommended investor for Air Jamaica
The committee working on Air Jamaica’s re-privatization effort has recommended a potential investor to the Jamaican government, airline president CEO Bruce…
Airlines march to predicted IATA losses as fuel prices rise
Financial struggles of global airlines are continuing as IATA says market concerns are rising over increasing fuel costs and declining yields, adding further…
ViaSat keeps Ka-band connectivity in sights for aviation industry
As airline passenger demand for greater bandwidth grows in the coming years, ViaSat sees Ka-band-based in-flight connectivity playing an important role in…