Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing

Metal shavings in contaminated fuel, incorrectly assembled parts, and a plastic scraper protruding from a wing fold were among the faults discovered in five new F-35C Joint Strike Fighters delivered to a U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron in California in 2023, according to a memo obtained by Defense News. (www.defensenews.com) 기타...

Hawaiian Plans to Return Grounded GTF-powered A321neos to Service

The airline says troubles with GTF engines remain a 'fluid situation.' Hawaiian Airlines hopes to return all 18 of its Airbus A321neo aircraft to service in the coming weeks. Issues with P&W GTF engines have plagued many airlines. The engine manufacturer’s parent company RTX has reported it expects 50 A320neo-family aircraft will be grounded through 2026, and up to 650 grounded in the first half of 2024. (airlinegeeks.com) 기타...

GlobalX Airlines delivers Haiti relief supplies after airport reopens

Global Crossing Airlines is the first carrier to return to Haiti with relief supplies. (www.freightwaves.com) 기타...

Air China signs for 100 C919s

Air China has entered into an agreement with Comac for the purchase of 100 C919 aircraft, becoming the latest high-profile customer for the narrowbody programme. In a stock exchange filing on 26 April, the Beijing-based carrier said the new aircraft will be delivered from this year through to 2031, with an unspecified number “aimed at meeting the renewal needs” of the airline. “The actual net increase in fleet capacity will be maintained within a manageable range,” it adds. Air China does not… (www.flightglobal.com) 기타...

Finnair Suspends Route Due to GPS Interference Concerns

GPS "spoofing" continues to be a concern for airlines operating in certain regions. (airlinegeeks.com) 기타...

US lawmakers strike deal to boost aviation safety, will not raise pilot retirement age

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. House and Senate negotiators said early Monday they had reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close-call incidents, but will not increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67 from 65. The U.S. House of Representatives in July voted 351-69 on a sweeping bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would also raise the mandatory pilot retirement age to 67 but the Senate Commerce… (www.reuters.com) 기타...