Huerta, LaHood Say Battery Certification Process Is Being Examined
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and DOT Secretary Ray LaHood issued a joint statement late Thursday indicating that Boeing is being given permission to conduct test flights with its beleaguered 787 Dreamliner.
Company 'Remains Committed' To Working With The Board To Get Dreamliners Flying Again
Boeing issued a statement late Thursday saying it welcomes the progress reported by the NTSB in the 787 investigation, including that the NTSB has identified the origin of the event as having been within the battery.
Ripple Effect From Battery Issue May Begin To Effect Deliveries
Boeing has alerted a possible delay in the delivery of Norwegian’s first 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft was scheduled to be delivered in late April. The June delivery may also be affected. In the event that the 787 is not operational in time for Norwegian’s services to New York and Bangkok replacement long-haul aircraft will be leased to ensure that flights are operated as planned.
Has Provided The Agency With Proposed Schedules As Required By Its Application
Alaska Airlines is working with the FAA to add Paine Field in Everett, WA, as an authorized airport for the carrier's operations. This is a required step if the carrier were to begin jet service out of the regional airport at some point in the future. As required by its application, Alaska Airlines is providing the FAA with a proposed schedule over the next five years that could include 28 round-trip jet flights a week.
Regional Carrier Announced Plans To Purchase Larger Embraer Jets In January
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l. (ALPA), the union that represents the American Eagle pilots, has filed a formal objection to the capacity purchase agreement recently announced between American Airlines and Republic Airways. The objection was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
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