Source: FAA The FAA will order the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. “Safety will continue to drive our decision-making as we assist the NTSB’s investigation into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.” The Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) that will be issued shortly will require operators to inspect aircraft before further flight that do not meet the inspection cycles specified in the EAD. The required inspections will take around four to eight hours per aircraft. The EAD will affect approximately 171 airplanes worldwide.

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of October 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled. For the first 10 months of 2023, 1.5% of flights were canceled, far below the 2.6% cancellation rate for the first 10 months of 2022 and the 2.1% cancellation rate for first 10 months of pre-pandemic 2019. DOT uses the data from the ATCR, consumer complaints, and other information it secures [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is committed to reinforcing the value of aviation, going beyond the wings that connect destinations. With the institutional support of Embratur, the "Together we fly higher" campaign presents a complete view of the contribution of Brazilian airlines to the country's development every time a plane takes off, highlighting how they contribute to saving lives, helping those most in need, boosting intellectual development and strengthen connections between people and opportunities. Watch here: https://youtu.be/KKpxOOYCctU In a world where distances are reduced by the most efficient and safe means of transport, aviation plays a role that transcends numbers. José Ricardo Botelho, executive director and CEO of ALTA, believes that this industry must [...]