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September 09, 2015

Three Top Execs, Including Jeff Smisek, Out At United

CSX COO Named The New President And CEO Of The Airline

United Continental Holdings on Tuesday announced the sudden departure of three top executives, including CEO Jeff Smisek. Smisek stepped down as the federal government continues to investigate the relationship between the carrier and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Releases Approved Weight And Balance Manual (WBM) Supplements For Certain Boeing Aircraft (B-747, B-767, B-777)

The FAA has issued an Information for Operators (InFO) advising certificate holders of B-747, B-767, and B-777 aircraft that the Boeing WBMs have been modified for certain cargo aircraft operations. This modification provides a new method for restraining cargo directly to a certified pallet (without the use of the corresponding certified cargo net) by attaching straps directly to the pallet. This restraint methodology is classified as Special Cargo.

Cites Lack Of Federal Funding Due To Cutbacks

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (KASE) has been forced to re-think its priorities following a cut in federal funding from the FAA.

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The Stunning Details Of A Compelling Aspect Of Aviation History

If you try to tell the story of American pilots flying variations of the German Messerschmitt BF-109 while escorting B-17 bombers on their mission, most people wouldn’t believe you. It’s also hard to believe that pilots flying British Spitfires were locked in deadly aerial battles against each other.

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FAA CLEEN Environmental Program Begins New Phase

Contracts Valued At $100 Million Awarded To Eight Companies

The FAA has awarded $100 million in contracts to eight companies to develop and demonstrate technologies that reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise under the second phase of its Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions, and Noise (CLEEN II) program.

A330 242 Tonne Version Flies Up To 15 Hours Non-Stop

EASA has certified the new 242 metric ton Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version of Airbus’ A330-200 following certification in April 2015 of the 242t A330-300. Certification from the FAA is expected to follow.

Initial Metal Cut For A330neo Parts Underway In Toulouse And Nantes

Airbus’ first A330neo is coming to life one year after the program was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the first engine pylon started during the summer at Airbus’ facility in Saint-Eloi (Toulouse), while Airbus’ Plant in Nantes began production of the first A330neo center wing box.