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December 25, 2020

A Memorable Merry Christmas From Our Dear Friend(s), Frank Kingston Smith(s)

From Two Great Men... An Aero-Holiday Memory

One of the greatest joys I have as the so-called boss of ANN is the many people I meet and the precious few that I get to know as friends. Two of my great friends have had the same name... Frank Kingston Smith, Senior and Junior. Frank Sr. has been gone a number of years now but our memories of him are fond and numerous... though his son is still often a vociferous advisor and co-conspirator via email. Some time ago, Frank, Jr., sent me a really great message... and it made for one more fitting way by which I can wish you all a very Merry Christmas -- Jim Campbell, ANN E-I-C

The A330-800 Is The Latest Addition To Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft Product Line

Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330neo, the latest version of this airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to Uganda Airlines, which was established in 2019. The A330-800 is the latest addition to Airbus’ commercial aircraft product line. Thanks to its mid-sized capacity and excellent range versatility, the A330neo is considered an ideal aircraft to operate as part of the post-COVID-19 recovery. The A330neo will enable the new airline to launch its long-range operations with non-stop intercontinental flights to the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

AD 2020-26-08 Was Prompted By Reports Of Damage To The Inner Fixed Structure (IFS) Forward Upper Fire Seal

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. This AD was prompted by reports of damage to the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser (TR). This AD requires repetitive inspections of the IFS forward upper fire seal and thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the TR for damage and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective

AD 2020-26-09 Requires Repetitive External Surface High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Inspections

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in fastener holes at a certain station of the center wing box. This AD requires repetitive external surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections and repetitive external surface ultrasonic inspections; or repetitive internal detailed inspections; of a certain station of the center wing box for any cracking, and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective January 27, 2021.