FAA, EASA and CAAC on B737 Max8 return?
The Max 8 is coming back, when? EASA positive, FAA soon and CAAC inscrutable Airlines starting to show schedules The Boeing 737 Max is likely just weeks away from being cleared to fly again. Here…
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Sean E. Doocey, US Representative to ICAO, should follow IFALPA to defend Russian Air Traffic Controller
Russian ATCers get 5-6 year sentences IFALPA argues that criminalization of aviation harms SAFETY Mr. Doocey: ICAO’s the place to decriminalize globally IFALPA, which represents pilots around the world, has made a plea for three…
DeFazio/Graves FAA ODA certification reform says a lot; does it mean much?
After long Max8 investigation, House ODA Reform Bill Big Pluses more $$ for technical hires and more $$ for their training Million Dollar Civil Penalties The FAA’s Organization Designation Organization (ODA) is a much misunderstood…
Adding Mr. Amin to FAA International Team a BIG PLUS
White House sends Vishal Amin to India as top FAA rep Washington: Vishal S. Amin has become the first Indian-American diplomat serving as the Senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regional representative for South Asia. Based out…
Back Story of the B-737 Max 8 Flight Tests with EASA, TC and ANAC
The saga of the Boeing Max 8 grounding and now the renewed determination of airworthiness has received as much attention as any aviation safety issue for decades. Given the voracious appetite of reporters for the…
Air India Express’ runway excursion at Kozhikode REFRESHES safety concerns about the India DGAC
India’ DGCA has graded poorly on ICAO standards competence Some of the Air India Express accident at Kozhikode Airport match prior critiques Time to reassess the IDGCA safety ratings??? The Kozhikode Airport at Karipur in…
Time for ODA Order Chapter 7 Action on Boeing ODA?
FAA Probes Alleged Boeing Pressure on Designated Inspectors If Boeing ODA members applied “Undue Pressure” 49 USC § 44702(d), 14 CFR Part 183 and Order 8100.15B require integrity Chapter 7. Suspension appropriate? By Alan Levin…
Update on FAA’s and Boeing’s Remedial Actions on Aircraft Certification
Various reports point to remedial actions for FAA and Boeing Dickson initiates improvement in Certification Engineering and Human Factors Calhoun’s upgrading of Certification and ODA not as apparent Few Aviation Safety matters have received as…