Southwest Airlines proposed a ploy to deceive FAA on Boeing 737 MAX, legal filing alleges

In April 2016, when Boeing’s 737 MAX was in flight test a year ahead of its certification by the Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines made a strange proposal to Boeing — one that suggests an effort to deceive the FAA. According to a legal filing by attorneys pursuing a lawsuit against the airline, Southwest manager Bill Lusk asked Boeing officials, including the MAX chief technical pilot Mark Forkner, if engineers could install a new flight control safety alert required for the… (www.seattletimes.com) Más...

FAA's next leader may come from outside aviation

The White House is set within days to announce Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, as its nominee to be the next FAA administrator, according to two people familiar with the deliberations. Washington’s aviation experience is relatively light. He has headed operations at the Denver airport for less than a year and has a strong track record of leadership in ground transportation at big city transit organizations. However, his lack of deep roots in the aviation industry may be… (www.seattletimes.com) Más...

ADN OpEd: After a brutal spring, can Alaska Airlines recover its reputation?

... Because of a pilot shortage, the airline has resorted to paring its schedule and canceling flights, sometimes with little to no advance notice. Alaskans returning from trips Outside have found themselves stranded, stuck on hold in airports for hours trying to reschedule. Those trying to book travel to the Lower 48 have watched round-trip ticket prices soar, and even purchase of an itinerary is no guarantee the flights will go ahead as scheduled. ... In an apology video posted online in… (www.adn.com) Más...

BBC: Dublin Airport apologises after passengers miss flights due to queues

Hundreds of passengers have missed flights at Dublin Airport as some described a scene of "total bedlam" with queues stretching outside the terminal doors. Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) apologised to customers and said it had experienced significant queues for check-in, bag drop and for security. It added that it would ensure "nobody is out of pocket" due to the delays. About 50,000 passengers had been expected to depart on Sunday. Kevin Cullinane from the DAA said the… (www.bbc.com) Más...