Aviation

Boeing would suspend max 10 project if certification is delayed.

Avolon Commits to Ordering 40 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

The aircraft is now being paused from the production line until Boeing and the FAA work on the required crew alerting system.

In one of the Q&A sections of Aviation Week magazine, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun stated that if Congress does not extend a regulatory deadline, the 737 Max 10 will enter service without any modifications to the 737 crew alerting systems.

Currently, Boeing has received 640 orders for Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft, which compete with the Airbus A321 Neo. Boeing is looking for a regulatory deadline that will allow them to begin services. Even after the launch, a few airlines are eager to place more orders. If the airline does not receive clearance to launch the aircraft within the estimated time frame, further job growth at the Renton assembly plant may be curtailed.

Recently, three Chinese airlines placed the largest order to Airbus, valued $37 billion, for around 292 aircraft. Beijing indicates that it supports the Airbus brand in its home nation. However, Boeing is under pressure to release new aircraft while still maintaining its market presence.

Calhoun told Aviation Week editors at Boeing’s new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, that the current MAX 10 design is a “all-or-nothing” package that regulators must accept as-is — without the safety update that some have pushed for.

The FAA told Boeing earlier this year that the Max 10 might not be certified by the end of the year. An airline must be certified before it can begin operations.

If Boeing does not receive certification, it will be required to install an alerting system in the cockpits of the Max 10s under laws that go into effect in 2023. That is, unless the US Congress grants a waiver.

Boeing Max has already begun flying and has received favourable feedback from airlines; in fact, Akasa India’s newest airline has made a fresh order, Boeing IAG has ordered over 50 aircraft, and Delta is in talks to acquire more. Boeing maintains regular contact with the regulator to ensure that Max aircraft receive proper flying, maintenance, and training.

Features :

Boeing 737 max has length 43.8 metres, or 143 feet 8 inches, making it two rows or 66 inches longer than the MAX-9.
230 passengers in a single-class configuration, 12 more than the MAX-9.
Doors at the mid-exit will be 4 inches wider to increase the exit limit rating.
a 3215 nm range. somewhat shorter (3,515nm) than MAX-8 and -9, but 265nm longer than -900ER (A321NEO range c4000nm)
MTOW is slightly higher, around 92,000 kg.
Leap-1B engine with potential thrust increase
Levered MLG that extends during takeoff by up to 24 cm (9.5 in) to avoid tail hit.
improved body shape to lower the possibility of tail hits.
More approaches and landings are possible at Flaps 40 thanks to a “enhanced flap design.”
Modifications to the maximum landing weight centre of gravity are made to prevent “tail tip” incidents.
Entry into service approx. 2023

Aerospace

India is set to build a central command for the Air Traffic Control system, called ISHAN

Coutresy : Boeing planes

India’s air traffic growth has led to increased responsibilities for air traffic control. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is considering centralizing air traffic control for aircraft, dividing the country into four regions. The goal is to consolidate India’s segmented airspace into a single entity to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency, safety, and smoothness.

Recently, the AAI invited expressions of interest to develop a detailed project report for the Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management (ISHAN) initiative in Nagpur. Under this plan, air traffic controllers in Nagpur would handle domestic flights flying above 25,000 feet, eliminating the need for coordination among controllers in different regions.

For domestic regional flights operating above 25,000 feet, control would shift to the central command in Nagpur. This consolidation aims to enhance airline operations, increase flight handling capacity, and reduce congestion and flight times for passengers.

Currently, the AAI provides ATM services over Indian airspace and adjoining oceanic areas, covering over 2.8 million square nautical miles. This airspace is divided into four flight information regions (FIRs) in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, along with a sub-FIR in Guwahati.

FIRs are responsible for providing air traffic services, including weather information, visibility, and search and rescue assistance. The proposed unification under the ISHAN initiative aligns with the projected growth of the aviation industry, which anticipates a doubling of domestic passenger traffic by 2030.

Aviation

Airbus is set to increase the production rate for the A350 as demand surges

Airbus SE is set to boost production of its advanced A350 widebody jet as it capitalizes on rising demand for long-distance travel and wide-body aircraft, amidst the ongoing crisis affecting its competitor Boeing due to issues with the B737 Max.

The surge in orders for Airbus’s A350 aircraft has instilled confidence in the company, prompting them to ramp up production rates. This move is particularly advantageous as Boeing continues to grapple with production quality issues surrounding its 787 and 777x aircraft.

In 2024 alone, Airbus has received 137 orders for the A350, signaling a need to expand manufacturing capabilities to meet customer demands. With 1,277 orders received and 592 aircraft delivered as of April 2024, Airbus is poised to fulfill pending deliveries efficiently.

The European aircraft manufacturer announced plans to increase production of A350 jets to 12 per month by 2028, surpassing earlier projections aiming for 10 per month by 2026. This decision was disclosed alongside the company’s first-quarter figures.

The Asian market is proving lucrative for the A350, with significant orders from airlines like Indigo and Air India, totaling nearly 70 aircraft commitments for the future. Meanwhile, Airbus is progressing with its A220 and A320 programs, aiming for a monthly production rate of 14 and 75 aircraft, respectively, by 2026. Additionally, the long-range A321XLR is anticipated to commence service in the third quarter of the current year.

In contrast, Boeing has been compelled to scale back production due to regulatory pressures aimed at enhancing factory processes. While Airbus anticipates a positive market outlook, Boeing continues to face challenges with FAA certification and quality approvals, resulting in ongoing delays for its 737 Max and 777x models.

Financially, Boeing reported a significant cash burn of $3.9 billion in the first quarter, leaving it with $7.5 billion in cash and short-term securities by the quarter’s end, down from $16 billion at the beginning of the year. Consequently, Boeing’s stock has plummeted by 38% in the year so far, contrasting with Airbus’s 14% gain, marking Boeing’s lowest performance in over a year.

For a full listing including details on customers and regions, as well as historical data for the previous year, go to the download section below.

March 2024 deliveries: 63 deliveries to 32 customers
March 2024 gross orders: 137
2024 deliveries to date: 142 deliveries to 45 customers

	Single-Aisle	A300/A310	A330	A340	A350	A380	TOTAL
Total Orders	19470	816	1774	377	1277	251	23965
Total Deliveries	11705	816	1598	377	592	251	15339
Aircraft in Operation	11007	271	1482	202	591	234	13787

Aviation

All passengers killed in plane crash, after pilot let his children to control the plane

When boarding a plane, passengers entrust their safety to the skilled hands of the pilot. However, tragedy struck when one of the flight ended in disaster as all passengers lost their lives in a horrific plane crash.

In 1994, during a flight from Moscow to Hong Kong, tragedy struck as an Aeroflot relief pilot made a fateful decision. In a move that would have devastating consequences, the pilot invited his own children into the cockpit to play with the controls. Little did anyone know, this seemingly innocent gesture would lead to the loss of all 75 lives aboard the aircraft.

It was a seemingly innocent act that led to catastrophic results. The relief pilot, Mr. Kudrinsky, invited his two children, Yana, 12, and Eldar, 15, into the cockpit during the late hours of the night. Little did anyone know, this simple gesture would set off a chain of events that would end in tragedy.

Once in the cockpit, the children were allowed to sit in the captain’s chair and play with the controls, unaware that they should have been disabled as the plane was in autopilot mode.

Eldar, perhaps in a moment of curiosity or innocence, held the control column down for a mere 30 seconds. Yet, in those brief moments, the autopilot disengaged, thrusting the aircraft into manual control.

By the time the pilots regained their seats and attempted to regain control, it was too late. Despite their efforts to pull the plane out of a dive, they overcorrected, causing the flight to climb almost vertically, ultimately stalling it.

Final moment Flight 593 crash

In the final moments, as the pilots struggled to stabilize the aircraft, Flight 593 crashed into the Kuznetsk Alatau Mountain range in southern Russia, completely obliterating the plane and claiming the lives of everyone on board.

Investigations revealed a chilling truth: there was no evidence of technical failure. Instead, the crash was attributed to the unthinkable decision to allow inexperienced hands to manipulate the controls of a commercial aircraft.

The black box recording captured the harrowing sequence of events, providing a grim reminder of the human cost of a lapse in judgment. In just over two minutes, the lives of all on board were tragically short, leaving behind a legacy of sorrow and unanswered questions.