Makes 11 Recommendations To The FAA Concerning Safety Issues

On March 9, 2015, the FAA established requirements for air carriers to implement a formal, top down approach to identifying and managing safety risks, known as safety management systems (SMS). However, recent events have raised concerns about FAA’s safety oversight, particularly for Southwest Airlines, one of the largest passenger air carriers in the United States.

Prototype Recently Made First Flight With EASA Type Certification Expected Later This Quarter

Airbus A321s that have completed their operational service carrying passengers for airlines can soon have a second life as highly efficient freighters, converted through a program involving ST Engineering and Airbus with their joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW).

More Companies Are Looking For Pre-Graduation Commitments From Students

Representatives of numerous employers traveled to Pittsburgh Tuesday for the opportunity to connect with potential students in high demand for today’s jobs in aviation maintenance at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

Includes 89 Airliners And 109 Executive Jets

Embraer delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (62 light and 47 large), which represents an increase of 9 percent compared to 2018, when the Company delivered a total of 181 jets. The deliveries were within the outlook ranges for 2019 of 85 to 95 for the commercial aviation market and of 90 to 110 for the business aviation market. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Embraer delivered 81 jets, being 35 commercial aircraft and 46 executive jets (20 light and 26 large). As of December 31, the firm order backlog totaled $16.8 billion.

The Romanian Carrier Will Further Improve Regional Connectivity In Romania

Tarom, Romania’s national flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft. With a brand new livery, this aircraft is the first of a leasing contract with leading regional aircraft lessor NAC, for nine ATR 72-600.

Aircraft Will Be Additionally Equipped With Controller-Pilot Digital Private Communications System

SSJ100 aircraft has successfully completed test flights and proved the performance capability of ATN system in real conditions in Europe. The installation of this system is relevant primarily for the operators flying to EU countries. Equipping of all civil passenger aircraft with ATN system starting from February, 2020 is a mandatory requirement of the European aviation authorities for flight operations in various European countries above FL285.