FAA Approves 787 Repair Procedures

Compelled by discoveries of manufacturing defects, Boeing has repeatedly halted deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner. Subject defects, first noted in the autumn of 2020, consist of flaws in the aircraft’s carbon-composite fuselage and its empennage. The nature and prevalence of the defects were sufficiently grave to merit delivery stoppages in October 2020, April 2021, and June 2021. Boeing proposed a number of fixes to the 787’s maladies, none of which the FAA fancied. Ergo, the process of rectifying the Dreamliner’s woes has dragged on, inciting anger from buyers, a slide in the company's stock price, and demands by a Congressional subcommittee for a review

In Space, No One Can Hear You Default …

Masten Space Systems, the California-based developer of vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing (VTVL) unmanned space-vehicles, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The hardships by which the company has been beset—notwithstanding its having fielded a number of promising spaceflight concepts and technology demonstrator aircraft—underscore the volatility of the capital-intensive space industry.

Stewart P51 Partners Offers Another Take on the P51

As far back as 1997, Jim Stewart had designed kitted a 70% all-aluminum replica of the iconic North American Aviation P-51 Mustang, known simply as the ‘P51’. To the uninitiated, the P51 got its start in 1941, and is a single-seat fighter/bomber that saw great utility in WWII as well as the Korean War. Movies have been made about it, its an easily recognizable aircraft, and at a price point of $4 million or up for a used machine in ‘reasonably good condition’, it comes as no surprise that the option to have 100% of the fun at around 7% of the cost resonates with many!

CompWing Enables The Floatplane Configuration To Work Harder

Comp Air Aviation announces 2 new offerings for those pilots yearning to increase the experience and utilization of their aircraft on water. For Cessna owners of the 206/185/182 and 208 (Caravan), a new product aptly named the CompWing enables the floatplane configuration to work harder. The CompWing is designed to provide extra useful load, freeing up 90% of the float exchange weight. This allows owners of these aircraft to potentially carry extra passengers, extra baggage, or extra fuel, which will pay off in dividends over time.

Academy Of Model Aeronautics: Inspiring Aviators Since 1936

Since 1936, the Academy Of Model Aeronautics (AMA), a non-profit organization whose community of enthusiasts has grown to become a nationwide network of clubs with passionate supporters whose shared love of mutual learning in a safe and fun environment brings them together. We spoke with Mr. Mark Benson, a 14-year remote control (RC) veteran, Senior Director of the AMA, and author of AMAblog about the AMA presence at EAA AirVenture 2022, his observations, and hopes for the organization. The AMA has 2,500+ clubs across the USA and some 175,000+ pilots upon whose expertise and support you can rely upon when you’re ready to get started, or even

PPI-NGTI-ARMES Alliance Looks to Preen Black Hawks

PPI Tech Services LLC—the Washington State-based defense contractor and aerospace maintenance and training concern and member of the Precision Aerospace Products (PAP) group of companies—has announced its partnership with Nebraska Gas Turbine Inc. (NGTI) and ARMES Aviation LLC. By combining their respective engineering acumen and international customer relationships, the three companies advance their global mission of supporting the U.S. government and its allies.

Biz Org Announces Tips to De-Risk Personal Use of Business Aircraft 

The NBAA has completed a comprehensive update to its publication regarding personal business aircraft use, assisting its membership in enjoying maximum value from business aircraft while navigating the regulatory minefield of non-business use. The publication, the Personal Use of Business Aircraft Handbook, walks readers through some valuable tax and regulatory compliance strategies required for aircraft use. Scott O’Brien, senior director at the NBAA over public policy and advocacy, said that demand for private aircraft has led to many members of the org to offer unused business planes for employee enjoyment.

Aircraft Manufacturer Weathers the Economic Bumps on the Path to Long-Term Goals

Airbus has announced the results of the first half of 2022, publishing the numbers through the end of June to portray a fairly stable, promising outlook for the year so far. The company has delivered nearly 300 aircraft in total, with A320 series production continuing its climb upward to 75 units per month by 2025. Airbus maintains that the goal is fully attainable by then, though minor adjustments to 2022 and 2023’s ramp-up targets have been made to account for supply chain issues. The current target now stands at 65 A320s per month by early 2024, representing a slide by 6-months from their original target. Overall, Airbus appears to be on pace to ship around 7

Depart(ed) From Runway 19 At Buena Terra Airport (33KS) And Entered A Near Vertical Climb

On July 16, 2022, about 1153 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-bult, RV-7, N283S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Topeka, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.A witness reported that, he observed the airplane depart from runway 19 at Buena Terra airport (33KS) and entered a near vertical climb. The airplane’s nose dropped with a turn to the right and entered a nose-low near vertical descent until it impacted terrain at the departure end of runway 19.

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Procedure Turn The maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse direction to establish an aircraft on the intermediate approach segment or final approach course. The outbound course, direction of turn, distance within which the turn must be completed, and minimum altitude are specified in the procedure. However, unless otherwise restricted, the point at which the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are left to the discretion of the pilot.

“We will continue to work transparently with the FAA and our customers towards resuming 787 deliveries.”   Source: From a Boeing statement following the disclosure that U.S. regulators granted Boeing clearance to recommence 787 deliveries, thereby marking the ostensible end of a regrettable epoch that has seen the storied airframer’s cash reserves dented and its reputation for quality sullied.