Aerospace

‘No need to revamp the cockpit crew alerting system in B737 max 10’ – Boeing

According to a Reuters report, a Boeing executive said the company has no plans to update the cockpit crew alerting system in the next 737 Max 10 aircraft, as the company rushes to meet a year-end certification deadline.

Mike Delaney, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer, told reporters at the company’s centre north of Seattle, “I personally have no opinion that modifying the 737 has any value.”

According to Delaney, there is no evidence that switching to a different system is safer, and the corporation is still weighing its alternatives.

Boeing has suffered a significant setback in the certification process for the Boeing 737 Max 10, the largest aircraft in same series.

Following the crashes of two Boeing Max aircraft in 2018 and 2019, the FAA stricken the requirements, posing a severe problem for Boeing in terms of releasing high-quality aircraft. Boeing is also dealing with an ongoing issue with Boeing 787 fuselage assembly.

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Boeing has also restructured its engineering ranks and recruited six new board members with expertise in engineering, safety, and supplier management.

The 737 MAX 10 competes with Airbus’ (AIR.PA) best-selling model, the A321neo, which is geared at the fast-growing section of the market with seating capacity of 200 passengers or less.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.