A United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport after a backup hydraulic system failure occurred during a flight from Newark to Geneva on 20 July. The flight experienced delays before departure due to conflicting load-sheet calculations, which initially raised concerns about the aircraft’s weight and balance. After updated figures […]
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticised Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary for publicly suggesting that a preliminary investigation into a Boeing 737-800 engine failure pointed to foreign object damage. The safety agency stressed that the investigation remains ongoing and that it has not ruled out aircraft age or maintenance-related factors. The incident occurred […]
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and 787 aeroplanes, a step the agency says follows months of review and data showing consistent production quality. The FAA said the decision took effect Monday, July 20, 2026. The […]The postFAA lets Boeing resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 jetsappeared first onTravel Radar - Aviation News.
From Boeing: Photo: A close up of the wing of the 777-9 currently undergoing fatigue testing. (Patrick Rodwell photo) The test rig’s hydraulics hummed and whirred like a roller coaster up its first big hill. A massive wing rose and fell in a steady cadence — like a physical therapist testing a shoulder joint — […]