A worker stands near a Boeing 737 Max 8 parked at Boeing’s assembly plant in Renton, Wash. Aviation

Boeing Expects 737 MAX to Return to Service January

US aircraft manufacturer, Boeing said that while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and international aviation regulators would determine the timing of certification and return to service, the company continues to target FAA certification of the updated flight control software this quarter. Boeing said it is possible that it could resume deliveries of the 737 MAX […]

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NCAA to Demolish Unauthorised Masts as Ultimatum Expires

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it will commence the demolition of telecommunication masts of network providers and financial institutions in different locations across the country for failing to comply with Aviation Height Clearance (AVH) regulation. In a statement yesterday by NCAA’s spokesman, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, the agency said the demolition exercise would […]

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Fate of Boeing 737MAX 8

Before the Ethiopia Airlines Flight ET302 crash last Sunday which killed 157 persons onboard, the operating aircraft, B737MAX 8 was the fastest selling aircraft in its category, with about 500 orders, but with two fatal accidents in tow, what fate would befell the aircraft. On Wednesday the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a […]

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FAA Accused of Allowing Unsafe Aircraft to Fly Commercially

Feathers may be ruffled as reports indicate that a whistle blower has exposed neglects and indiscretions at the highly revered US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). flyingmag.com reported that the whistle blowers revelations have led to a federal investigation that uncovered disturbing shortcomings within the agency. the report said a whistle blower has come forward with […]