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.

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.

Aero Linx: Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Founded in 2020, the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring individuals who have uniquely contributed to Indiana’s rich legacy of aviation achievement through service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. The purpose of the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is to preserve and memorialize the outstanding accomplishments of enshrinees. The goal is to inspire others to appreciate and honor Indiana’s aviation legacy and the men and women who created it. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates on tax deductible membership dues and contributions.  The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)(3

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.