US lawmaker questions FAA decision to recall safety inspectors

Ben Goldstein

A top-ranking Senate Democrat has voiced concerns about the legal justification for the FAA’s decision to recall approximately 3,000 safety inspectors and engineers to return to work without pay amid the longest government shutdown in US history.

FAA imposes ETOPS restrictions on more Trent 1000 engines

Sean Broderick

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New restrictions on a subset of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power Boeing 787-8s are not expected to be as disruptive as similar limitations on Package C engines, but could produce more headaches for affected operators ahead of permanent fixes the OEM is introducing.

Etihad claims UK court has jurisdiction over airberlin dispute

Kerry Reals

Etihad Airways has started legal proceedings against airberlin’s administrator to fight the bankrupt German carrier’s attempt to retrieve €2 billion ($2.27 billion) in damages from its former shareholder.

Boeing’s high-capacity 737-8 makes first flight

Guy Norris

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Boeing flew the initial high-density seating minor-model derivative of the 737 MAX 8 aircraft for the first time Jan. 13.

ANA in strategic investment talks with Philippine Airlines

Adrian Schofield

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is engaged in talks with Philippine Airlines (PAL) for a strategic investment in PAL, although a deal is yet to be finalized.

Kenya Airways considers doubling fleet to 70 aircraft

Kurt Hofmann

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Kenya Airways is looking to double its fleet to 70 aircraft by 2025, CEO Sebastian Mikosz said.

United’s ManaAir finalizes ExpressJet acquisition

Sean Broderick

ManaAir LLC, a new company with United Airlines as a minority stakeholder, has completed its acquisition of United regional partner ExpressJet Airlines.

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DigEcor rebrands as Burrana after Collins Aerospace IFE acquisition
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