The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating American Airlines for possible maintenance procedure violations after a local mechanics union complained to the agency. The Transport Workers Union ...
Following two deadly crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX, both of which were initiated by a faulty reading from a single angle of attack sensor, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cautioned ...
The FAA is also taking a close look at TWA's maintenance procedures after the carrier had five emergency landings due to engine-related problems July 11-18. This content requires a subscription to one ...
WASHINGTON - Government inspections to uncover serious maintenance problems that could cause airline crashes are often delayed for years or focus on less critical problems, a government watchdog says.
At NBAA Maintenance Conference session, FAA adviser suggests failure to follow procedures is a cultural problem within organizations. Bill Johnson, chief scientific and technical adviser to the FAA, ...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday published its final list of required design changes to the Boeing 737 MAX, as well as changes to operation and maintenance procedures and to ...
Pratt & Whitney’s engine center in Columbus, Georgia, is one of 1,500 U.S.-based repair stations with EASA certification. Credit: Pratt & Whitney Repair stations under FAA and European Union Aviation ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration has failed to resolve persistent issues with SkyWest Airlines’ maintenance practices that its inspectors worried could contribute to an ...
Boeing has amended removal and installation maintenance instructions for Boeing 737 dorsal fins after an incident in which a 737-800 arrived at San Diego with several structural components of the ...
Aircraft maintenance exists within a paradigm shaped by operational urgency, safety requirements, and persistent cost pressure.