“Earlier this week, we reported that the DOT Inspector General said the FAA’s weaknesses limit its ability to resolve Boeing’s issues. Now, the FAA has revealed that it will launch a new three-month safety review into the American planemaker in a bid to advance its oversight into matters. Meanwhile, production woes continue to evolve across the board, with Spirit AeroSystems proposing to let go up to 700 members of staff for 21 days. Read on to find out more.”
The review will look over Boeing’s safety processes and gather information to inform future policies.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will open a new safety review into aircraft manufacturer Boeing as it seeks to increase its oversight in the sector. The FAA confirmed the new safety review is not in response to a specific event but rather a way to improve the company’s safety culture.
700 staff are expected to be furloughed for up to 21 days.
Due to the ongoing machinist strike at Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems has proposed laying off up to 700 workers for 21 days. Spirit has been able to build up considerable stock during the last six weeks of the strike and is now considering furloughs until Boeing can come to an agreement with its striking workers.
The Randolph AFB stands out for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and is one of the older major Air Force bases in use today.
The United States Air Force’s Randolph Air Force Base is located near San Antonio, Texas, and has been operating as a flying training facility for its entire existence. It is known as the “Showplace of the Air Force” because of the Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture found in its structures (including the hangars). It is one of the most remarkable Air Force bases in Texas and one of the biggest air force bases in the state after it was merged with Lackland.
The notion of a single-engine jet was once seen as improbable, if not impossible – until the Vision Jet.
The concept of private aviation has long been associated with luxury and convenience, offering a level of flexibility and comfort that commercial airlines cannot match. Traditionally, private jets were twin-engine or even four-engine powerhouses designed for performance and long-range capability. However, the demand for a more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible private jet led to the creation of a groundbreaking aircraft: the Cirrus Vision Jet.
There are several AAdvantage credit cards that come with various miles earning and travel benefits.
Co-branded credit cards are not new, but it is fair to say they have grown in importance over the past years. Many airlines, especially in the US, offer valuable benefits and contributions to their loyalty programs through credit cards.
PLAY Airlines has announced fundamental changes to its business model, moving away from connecting passengers between North America and Europe via Iceland.
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