FAA bill would force the agency to craft 'real world' rules for airplane evacuations

If an airplane has to be evacuated, the Federal Aviation Administration says all passengers must be capable of getting out within 90 seconds. But critics say the agency's testing standards have not kept pace with the shrinking size of airplane seats — which means more people jammed into the cabin — or the changing composition of the flying public. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth argues the FAA's current tests fail to take real world conditions into consideration. (www.npr.org) Más...

Ground Agent Injured After Falling From A320 Doorway

A ground agent attending to a Transnusa Airlines flight at an Indonesian airport ended up in the hospital after falling from the door of the Airbus A320-200 aircraft. (www.gatechecked.com) Más...

Department of Justice says Boeing may be criminally liable in 737 Max crashes

Boeing has violated a 2021 agreement that shielded it from criminal prosecution after two 737 Max disasters left 346 people dead overseas, the Department of Justice told a federal judge in a court filing Tuesday. (www.usatoday.com) Más...

Copa Delays 737 MAX 8 Launch Amid Boeing Delivery Woes

The Panama City-based airline is further delaying the 737 MAX 8's entry into service. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Singapore Airlines Awards Staff With Bonus Equivalent to Nearly Eight Months Salary

The airline recorded a nearly $2 billion profit during the fiscal year. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...