[ad_1] Boeing has about 400 completed aircraft sitting in storage, and said that focusing on delivering those aircraft would be “least disruptive” to its long-term plans. Staff will either continue working on the 737 or receive temporary assignments with other teams. There’s little doubt this production stop will hurt Boeing’s bottom line. As the company […]
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Boeing messages hint staff may have misled FAA about 737 Max
[ad_1] The FAA confirmed receiving notice about the messages, noting that Boeing had discovered them “some months ago.” While it didn’t discuss the specific content of the messages, it said they were “concerning” and was reviewing the chats to decide what came next. Boeing is in the midst of fixing the flaw, in part by […]
UPS delivery drones are on the way after FAA certification
[ad_1] Flight Forward is the first company to claim the Part 135 Standard certification, and it’ll be able to operate an unlimited number of drones. The machines and their payloads can weigh more than 55 pounds and UPS can fly its drones at night. Earlier this year, under the Transportation Department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration […]
Please don’t weaponize your drone
[ad_1] It’s not certain what prompted the FAA’s stern talking-to on the subject, but it’s no secret that Americans have been arming drones with guns, flamethrowers and other implements for years, whether it’s out of curiosity or a less-than-innocent purpose. If you want proof, you just have to see that one viral video of someone […]
Boeing may use two computers to fix 737 Max’s latest flaw
[ad_1] The scoops also indicate just what the June flaw apparently entails. Reportedly, a microprocessor in the 737 Max wasn’t sufficiently protected against the consequences of random bit flips (a 0 changing to a 1, for instance). While this would be extremely unlikely — it’d be the result of cosmic rays hitting the chip — […]
First FAA-approved beyond-line-of-sight drone flies in the US
[ad_1] The @uafairbanks #Alaska Center for #UAS Integration has made an important advancement in #drone safety. Learn more about the #FAA‘s #DronePilot program at https://t.co/ULT3d77Wez. #FlySafe https://t.co/hVj2kLCJ4Q — The FAA (@FAANews) August 2, 2019 University of Alaska’s test flight, according to Drone Life, used a hybrid electric drone to inspect a four-mile section of the […]
FAA’s new B4UFLY app makes it easier to know where drones are allowed
[ad_1] Currently, most hobby drone pilots are forbidden from flying drones near special use airspace, controlled airspace (unless you get prior approval), critical infrastructure, airports, national parks and military training routes. Temporary flight restrictions can also apply in certain situations. The sheer number of restrictions makes regularly checking the FAA website a necessary — though […]
Cellphone interference still poses a risk aboard some Boeing jets
[ad_1] The manufacturer is pushing back on Bloomberg’s estimate that “potentially hundreds of aircraft worldwide are flying with the unsafe systems.” In a statement, Honeywell spokesman Nina Krauss said the problem may impact 70 or fewer jets, and there’s no evidence that the airplanes are operational. Many units could be on retired aircraft or simulators. […]
FAA discovers another potential risk with the Boeing 737 Max
[ad_1] “On the most recent issue, the FAA’s process is designed to discover and highlight potential risks. The FAA recently found a potential risk that Boeing must mitigate,” the FAA told the news agency. “The safety of our airplanes is Boeing’s highest priority,” a Boeing spokesperson told Engadget in a statement. “We are working closely […]
Boeing reportedly left engineers, officials unaware of 737 Max changes
[ad_1] Moreover, the aircraft maker reportedly didn’t disclose the MCAS changes to FAA officials responsible for determining pilot training requirements. While they’d been informed about the original, safer version of MCAS, they granted a request to remove the anti-stall tech from the pilot manual without realizing that Boeing was in the midst of changing the […]