FAA Grounds B-17s Through Airworthiness Directive
The agency’s ‘interim AD’ cites issues with the iconic World War II airplane’s wing spars.
The agency’s ‘interim AD’ cites issues with the iconic World War II airplane’s wing spars.
It represents the low-cost carrier’s largest Boeing order to date.
Engineers noticed accident similarities and urged immediate grounding, but were ultimately overruled.
The company said its results reflect a combination of strong demand and unusual costs.
The issue is expected to affect ‘a significant number’ of undelivered aircraft but is not an immediate flight safety concern, according to Boeing.
United Airlines expects to take delivery of two new aircraft every week this year.
The acquisition will streamline flight data management, according to ForeFlight.
Deliveries of the GPS units are slated to begin in July this year.
Members of Amelia Earhart’s family are expected to be in attendance at the grand opening of the museum, which has the world’s last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E.