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Top 10 most read in air transport this month.
| Air Transport Digest Top 10 most viewed Air Transport stories this month | | |
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| Former Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Charged With Hiding Design Changes | Sean Broderick
A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted former Boeing 737 MAX chief technical pilot Mark Forkner, alleging he intentionally withheld crucial information about flight control software changes from FAA officials during the model’s certification, helping set the stage for two fatal accidents linked to the software. |
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| FAA Alert Highlights 757, 767 Mode Activation Risk | Sean Broderick
A new FAA safety alert spotlights the risk of inadvertently activating the go-around mode on Boeing 757s and 767s, urging operators and training providers to make sure pilots are aware of the scenario and its role in the 2019 fatal accident of an Atlas Air 767. |
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| Gallery: A Look at Pittsburgh’s $1.4 Billion ‘Airport of the Future’ | Linda Blachly
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) broke ground on a $1.4 billion new terminal project on Oct. 14, 2021. It is expected to open in 2025. This is the first new airport to be built from the ground up in a post-pandemic world and will combine landside and airside operations into one modern, adaptable facility. |
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| | | | Aviation Week'sA&D Mergers and Acquisitions Conferencewill provide a unique opportunity for leading dealmakers, CEOs, business development specialists and analysts to gain valuable insights into the outlook, opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
Speakers and panelists will include CEOs from leading OEMs, private equity investors focused on the A&D sector, and leading advisors who will provide first-hand perspectives and insights. | | |
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Archer, Joby Aviation, Lilium and Vertical Aerospace are all planning mergers with SPACs, and more deals are on the horizon as other hopefuls chase the funds needed to bring their vehicles and services to market.
Download the e-book nowto gain insight into these company’s journey and projections to raise billions by going public in the coming months. |
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| Gallery: Special Liveries Promote Special Events, Causes | Linda Blachly
Airlines have a long history of community spirit—and one way this spirit has traditionally been put on display is in the form of special liveries. These colorful schemes call attention to special causes, generate nostalgia or pay tribute to sports teams, local heroes, the airline’s heritage or national pride. Here is a look at some of the more colorful and fun liveries through the years. |
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| French Airlines Speak Out Against EU-Qatar Agreement | Helen Massy-Beresford
French airlines are criticizing an aviation agreement between the European Union and Qatar, saying it will intensify competitive pressure for airlines still struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. |
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| Boeing Proposes Phase-In Of 777 Nacelle Modifications | Linda Blachly
Boeing is developing a series of nacelle improvements for grounded Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered 777s and wants FAA’s blessing to phase them in as they are finalized, instead of delivering a complete, compliant nacelle structure as required by the agency’s certification rules. |
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| | Regulation continues to be the primary challenge facing the AAM environment. The adoption of UAM vehicles in the United States has demanded a new approach to how regulators embrace advanced modes of transport.
How can regulatory frameworks find balance between supporting innovation and ensuring safety and security? Join the discussion at Aerospace Incubator | AAM live in Miami, learn more and register today! |
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