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November 10, 2021

'Green' Onslaught Continues: DOT Announces New Climate Plan

Goals for U.S. Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg released his administration’s newest Climate Action Plan at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Geared towards cementing a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal from the U.S. aviation sector by 2050, he promises the plan can combat climate change while growing the economy and creating skilled, high-paying employment for workers in America. The DOT emphasized a few of the goals, with increased production of sustainable aviation fuels, development of new aircraft technology, streamlining operational efficiency, and cutting airport emissions.

AD 2021-21-09 Retains The Requirements Of AD 2005-05-18, Revises The Applicability To Include Additional Airplanes

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-05-18, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. AD 2005-05-18 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead at a certain body station, and corrective action if necessary. This AD was prompted by cracking found in that inspection area on airplanes not identified in the applicability of AD 2005-05-18. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2005-05-18, revises the applicability to include additional airplanes, and adds an inspection for existing repairs on the newly added airplan