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October 28th, 2022 11:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Wants a 5G Limits Mandatory Order and Warns of US Aviation Safety Risk

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requests that some 5G C-Band broadcasts from smaller carriers be delayed by the American telecom regulatory body. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should impose the voluntary mitigations that AT&T and Verizon agreed to earlier this year for 19 smaller telecoms and other spectrum holders, according to Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. Nolen stated in a letter dated Friday that "aviation safety might be endangered if... Read More

April 28th, 2022 7:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Concludes 7-Day Audit of the DGCA; India Retains in Category 1

The FAA has completed an audit of India's aviation authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and categorised the nation as Category 1. Every few years, the US transportation authority performs similar inspections to see if aviation protocols are being followed. The FAA completed a seven-day audit of the DGCA on April 26th and declared India's aviation safety standards to be satisfactory. Not only that, but India is said... Read More

February 24th, 2022 6:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Is Concerned That 5G Will Cause Issues for Most Boeing 737s

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) advising Boeing 737 operators that 5G C-band wireless internet operations might interfere with radio altimeters. Except for the 200 and 200-c series, the warning extends to all Boeing 737 aircraft. The 5G Crisis Continues This is the latest chapter in the 5G crisis, which airlines claim might jeopardise the safe operation of flights near airports. Telecommunications towers... Read More

January 15th, 2022 5:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Lays Guidelines for Boeing 787 Landings Near 5G Service

Federal safety regulators advise some Boeing jets pilots to take extra precautions while landing on runways near the upcoming 5G service. They claim that wireless network interference could cause the planes to require more space for landing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), interference might prevent systems like thrust reversers on Boeing 787s from kicking in, leaving just the brakes to halt the plane. This may prohibit an aircraft... Read More

November 17th, 2021 10:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA in Talks with Telecom Industry Over the Threats of 5G Spectrum

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that it is in direct touch with the telecom industry regarding the threats of 5G wireless communications. It said that it would talk about the safety concerns and planned use of the 5G spectrum. Previously, AT & T and Verizon agreed to stop the initiation of C-band wireless service from December 5 until January 2022. The Ongoing Mitigation Process... Read More

July 16th, 2020 6:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Bans Aircraft From Flying Over Iran-Controlled Airspace, United Airlines Suspends Newark-Mumbai Service

An emergency prohibiting order from the United States’ aviation governmental body Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bans the airline operators from flying in an overwater area of Iran-controlled airspace due to heightened political tension. The area lies over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. A day before, Iran shot down a surveillance drone in the area. Following this incident, United Airlines has suspended flights between New Jersey’s Newark... Read More

June 7th, 2019 7:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

23 Air India Dreamliner Aircraft Require Spare Parts Revisions, Says FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the governmental civil aviation body of the United States, has issued a warning to Air India about the potential malfunction in braking system and steering functions of specific models of Boeing 787 aircraft. The advice primarily applies to 23 Dreamliner aircraft (B787s) of Air India. According to a senior Air India official who spoke to Times of India, FAA has given a list of components... Read More

May 18th, 2019 6:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boeing Completes a 360-Hour Trial Run of Software Update for 737 Max Airliner, Awaits FAA Evaluation

Boeing is finally at the verge of resolving the issues blamed on its 737 Max Airliner. The company has announced that the software update to resolve the issue is ready and is now awaiting evaluation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Boeing has completed the simulator testing and the engineering flight test. It has tested Boeing 737 Max aircraft with the updated software by flying for more than 360 hours... Read More

January 25th, 2019 2:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

FAA Retains Indian Aviation Safety Rating at Category 1

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), the US aviation regulatory authority, completed its audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and confirmed that the Indian aviation adheres to the standards laid by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Therefore, it retained India’s aviation safety rating at Category 1. FAA conducted the audit in July 2018. It primarily checks aspects of guidance and training materials used. “FAA has formally communicated... Read More

November 26th, 2022 4:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

The Number of Indian Airports Offering 5G Networks Is Gradually Growing

The 5G rollout in India is accelerating at a pace with focus on Airports. The two telecom companies, Airtel and Jio, are attracting potential users as they start to cover all of the major cities and business hubs. High-speed connectivity is already starting to be seen at several airports in India, though there is still a long way to go before 5G is spread throughout the country. Bharti Airtel has... Read More

November 8th, 2022 11:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates Adds Five Boeing 777 Freighters to Its Cargo Fleet

Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, operates over 3,600 flights per week to more than 150 cities in 80 countries across six continents using a fleet of nearly 300 aircraft. Emirates announced today that the Middle East carrier has ordered five 777 Freighters, valued at more than $1.7 billion at list prices, to add to its all-Boeing dedicated freighter fleet. Read More: This Winter in Dubai, Emirates Boarding Pass Unlocks Hundreds... Read More

July 30th, 2022 5:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Customer Service Capability as Fleet Grows

[caption id="attachment_50249" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Source: Honda Aircraft Company[/caption] Honda Aircraft Company has recently announced the addition of four new full-service Authorized Service Centers (ASC) in the United States and global regions, expanding the HondaJet service network to 21 locations worldwide. Expansion Further Strengthens the Customer Support Capabilities: The new service centres will further strengthen the customer support capabilities for the growing HondaJet fleet, now comprised of more than 219 aircraft... Read More

June 15th, 2022 7:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA New Rules of Compensation Up to Rs. 20,000 if Boarding Is Denied for Passengers With Valid Tickets

The civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, has imposed limitations on airlines in the event that a customer with a valid ticket who arrived on time is denied boarding. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued a statement on the situation on Tuesday. According to the civil aviation regulation, no compensation is due if an airline is able to find an alternate flight for the passenger within an hour. The DGCA... Read More

May 5th, 2022 4:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA to Start Checking Airplanes on Night Stops

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation authority, plans to perform a thorough examination of commercial aeroplanes in the country. The focus will be on aircraft that have been in service for a long time and have accumulated a large number of flying hours to ensure that their structural integrity is not jeopardised. In India, a sequence of incidents in the previous few weeks have focused attention on... Read More

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