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Malaysia aims to add US flights after safety rating boost

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has upgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, allowing the country’s carriers to expand flights to the United States after a three-year hiatus

The Independent UK

With 2 Max models at risk, Congress moves to give Boeing a break

The Federal Aviation Administration sent a high-level letter to Boeing this month warning that the documents the manufacturer has provided for certification of the 737 Max 7 model are wholly inadequate — making it unlikely that Max 7 certification will be completed by a year-end deadline.

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Exec says American Airlines lost track of valuable JFK slots in US Airways merger

American Airlines lost track of coveted space at JFK International Airport in New York following its merger with US Airways, resulting in the carrier giving up flights at one of the world’s most competitive airports, a top executive testified Friday.

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Boeing behind schedule in gaining approval for new Max jets

Boeing is behind schedule in submitting documentation for new versions of its 737 Max jetliner, and it's asking Congress for more time

The Independent UK

Boeing has not completed work needed for 737 MAX 7 approval, says FAA

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Boeing it has not completed work needed in order to certify the 737 MAX 7 by December, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Bangkok Post

Most of Whidbey Island plane crash wreckage recovered

SEATTLE — Most of a plane that crashed into Mutiny Bay over Labor Day weekend, killing 10 people, has been recovered, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Tape on a plane? We look into viral photo that suggests Qantas is winging it with repairs

A photo of a plane purporting to be operated by Qantas went viral this week, after it was suggested duct tape had been used to fix major maintenance issues. So what's really going on?

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First all-new, electric commuter airplane takes flight

MOSES LAKE, Washington — After months of delay, a sleek all-electric airplane prototype buzzed like a hornet at the end of the runway, then sped off and lifted into the sky above Central Washington on its first flight at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Boeing will pay $200 million to settle SEC charges over 737 Max crashes

The SEC charges Boeing and its former CEO Dennis Muilenburg "with making materially misleading public statements" following 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.

WEKU

Shocking video shows passenger punching flight attendant in the head over coffee delay

Fellow passenger said man ‘would lash out and start screaming and shouting about being the messiah and feeling misunderstood’

The Independent UK

1 airline made a bid to reduce flight hours required for new pilots. FAA rejects it

Regulations require 1,500 hours of flight time for pilot certification. Regional airline Republic Airways wanted graduates of its flight school to be eligible in half that time. The FAA said no.

WEKU

FAA rejects airline request to hire less-experienced pilots

The federal government has turned down a request by a regional airline to hire pilots with half the flying experience generally required

The Independent UK

Airline barred congressman from flying twice because he’s in a wheelchair

‘What’s outrageous is that lithium-ion batteries are going to become more and more prevalent in people using them because they’re lighter weight and they last a lot longer,’ the Rhode Island congressman said

The Independent UK

Tech & Science Daily: Blue Origin and FAA probe New Shepard booster crash

The space firm founded by Jeff Bezos and the FAA are investigating how a rocket’s booster exploded and failed after launching on the 23rd New Shepard mission, which had aimed to send Nasa experiments to the edge of the cosmos to float for a few minutes in microgravity.

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Thomas Black: Don’t expect drones to air-drop your packages

For package delivery, the “last mile” has always been the most complicated and expensive to complete. Now with companies large and small pursuing drone deliveries, the last few feet of the parcel delivery will become the sticking point. A recent FAA decision brings the possibility closer to reality, but don’t…

Inverse

Blue Origin rocket suffers severe malfunction in flight

The capsule atop the rocket was mercifully uncrewed, but now the company is scrambling to find out what went wrong.

The Independent UK

Two killed after aircraft crashes and catches fire in Santa Monica

Single-engine aircraft was being operated by a local flight school

The Independent UK

United threatens to stop all flights at New York’s JFK airport

Airline operates two flights from New York hub

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The Independent UK

Aircraft almost collides with Boeing passenger jet in near-miss

FAA is currently investigating the incident

The Independent UK

Pilot manoeuvre ‘prevented midair collision’ above Orlando airport last month

A pilot’s quick thinking most likely prevented a midair collision, expert Steve Ganyard told ABC

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Booking the first flight of the day may not always be a good idea

The summer of 2022 will go down on record with an unprecedented number of flight delays and cancellations. Few travelers have been spared from the air travel chaos, with everyone’s patience pushed to the edge.

Daily Mirror

Flying car costing £145k that can be stored in your garage gets approved for take-off

The Samson Switchblade is now conducting final high-speed taxi testing prior to flight testing, when engineers hope it will be able to reach speeds of 300km/hour

Wales Online

Flying car is approved for take-off

It can now start testing

Tribune News Service

Boeing reports safety oversight improved, though some engineers remain wary

Just shy of 14% of Boeing safety engineers who work on certification of new aircraft on behalf of the FAA perceive interference from management in their work, according to a new survey commissioned by the company.

The Independent UK

The US could be about to introduce minimum seat sizes on planes

Legroom on aircraft has shrunk dramatically over past the decade

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