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NTSB Publishes Additional Comments on Ethiopia’s Final Report on 737 MAX 8 Accident

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Ethiopian Airlines Completes Conversion of Africa’s First B767 Passenger Aircraft into Freighter

The final report of the Ethiopian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (EAIB) about the March 10, 2019, accident of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, received additional comments from the National Transportation Safety Board.

The new comments, provided to the EAIB’s investigator-in-charge, detail the NTSB’s concerns about several of the findings in the final accident report. This is in addition to the comments the NTSB made public on Dec. 27 on the EAIB’s final accident report, which detailed the investigation’s insufficient attention to the human performance aspects of the accident.

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The EAIB issued its final report without giving the NTSB the opportunity to review new information incorporated since the NTSB’s last review and provide comments ahead of the report’s issuance, as stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Annex 13.

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Although the NTSB agrees with the overall finding in the EAIB report related to the role the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) and related systems played in the accident, the EAIB’s report contains findings the NTSB said are unsupported by evidence — for example, that aircraft electrical problems caused erroneous angle-of-attack (AOA) output.

In its final report, the EAIB wrote electrical anomalies that existed since the time of the accident airplane’s production caused the AOA sensor heater to fail, which resulted in the AOA sensor providing erroneous values that caused MCAS to repeatedly pitch the nose of the airplane downward until it struck the ground.

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But the NTSB found the erroneous AOA sensor output was caused by separation of the AOA sensor vane due to impact with a foreign object, which was most likely a bird. During the accident investigation, the NTSB provided the EAIB with evidence supporting this finding, but that evidence was not included in the final report.

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The EAIB’s conclusion that flight crews lacked the necessary MCAS paperwork was misrepresented, according to the NTSB, as Boeing had already given all 737 MAX operators the necessary information four months prior to the crash involving Ethiopian Airlines.

The complete text of the NTSB’s comments is available online.

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Passengers of American Airlines evacuated as moth infestation onboard

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Passengers of American Airlines evacuated as moth infestation onboard

The American Airlines Airbus A321’s passengers on May 20, 2023, found moths inside the aircraft.

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The plane was plagued with them, which the captain stated was a “safety and comfort issue.”He spoke to maintenance and decided that the best way to get rid of the moths, all passengers to exit the aircraft so that the moths could be efficiently eliminated.

one of the passenger share a video on Twitter and said: In all my years of flying… I have never had this happen. The second plane needed new tires. They moved us to a plane with no fuel. They keep calling for fuel but have no luck. It’s been 45 minutes.

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Pakistan might be interested in replacing its F16 aircraft with a KAAN 5th gen fighter from Turkey.

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Türkiye's homegrown 5th-generation fighter jet named KAAN

Pakistan believes that Turkey’s First Fifth Generation Fighter will replace the F-16.

The air force in Pakistan is eager to replace its aging fleet. It has repeatedly asked the United States for upgrades to its F16 fleet, but the United States has refused due to pressure from its neighbors and some allies, including China.

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Later, Pakistan forcibly acquired the newest fighter jet from China, the J-10, for its fleet despite being uncertain of the aircraft’s intended use. and some aircraft were constructed in Pakistan.

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Now It is crucial for Pakistan to upgrade its air force fleet with the latest aircraft so that it has the option to choose Turkish defense manufacturing. The Turkish Air Force just got its first F-16 fighter plane that was upgraded locally. As part of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Project Ozgur, the aircraft has been modernized. Pakistan also may get similar assistance to upgrade its fleet in the upcoming days.

When Turkey’s first fifth-generation fighter, the TAI Kaan, completes its developmental trials around 2030, Pakistan has indicated an interest in purchasing it from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

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Pakistan currently has its sights set on the Turkish KAAN fighter jet, which was just completed and is rumored to be a fifth-generation fighter. Additionally, it displayed some of the aircraft’s features and perspective, which are somewhat reminiscent of those of the US F22 and Russian Su 57.

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Pakistan may variety of options with Turkey. even it can ask for the domestic production of the Turkish fighter jet and also it can import most of the weapons. Turkish is also willing to make the agreement with Pakistan, it is already looking for buyers for its newly developed products.

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Turkish engineers hope to make their fifth-generation aircraft more competitive with the US F35 or the Russian Su-57. However, it will take some time as the Turkish manufacturing industry’s biggest problems are the engines and avionics, which they are always working to resolve.

Currently, Turkey manages the majority of aircraft, although it is working to acquire engines, many of which may come from Rolls-Royce for its KAAN TFX fighter.

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“Enhancing the Inflight Experience: American Airlines’ Summer Upgrades for a Seamless Journey”

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"Enhancing the Inflight Experience: American Airlines' Summer Upgrades for a Seamless Journey"

In order to provide all passengers with a consistent and connected inflight experience during this travel season, American Airlines is enhancing the summer travel experience.

Customers can anticipate new services when they board an American flight this summer. These include a variety of new inflight meals and snacks that foodies will enjoy, Wi-Fi connectivity enhancements for travelers who want to stay connected, and new entertainment options to stream while in flight.

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The new Plant-Based Bulgogi Noodle Bowl from American is a new premium option for passengers on transcontinental American Flagship service flights. The entrée has yakisoba noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and crumbled plant-based beef, providing a unique dinner choice that is both nourishing and delicious.

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From a Greek Beef Orzo Stew to a Kagiana Egg Scramble for breakfast, American worked closely with Avli on the Park to bring a new summer dining experience to the skies while flying nonstop to six different destinations in Europe: Athens, Barcelona, Dublin, London, Paris and Rome.

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This month, a Fruit and Cheese Plate and Breakfast Bag will be available in the Main Cabin as part of American’s Buy on Board programme. The Fruit & Cheese Plate combines cheese, grapes, and chocolate for a wonderfully balanced flavour experience, whereas the Breakfast Bag includes a healthy and tasty combination of yogurt, oats, and a fig bar. The new products can be purchased on flights (1,300 miles or more) departing between 9:46 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 5 and 9:45 a.m., respectively.

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American is connecting customers to high-speed Wi-Fi on more aircraft than any other carrier and delivering innovative, exclusive and diverse content directly to your personal device.  By July, 100% of American’s Wi-Fi-equipped regional and narrowbody aircraft will plan to offer T-Mobile In-Flight Connection On Us. With this new enhancement, eligible T-Mobile customers can enjoy complimentary connectivity with streaming during their domestic flights.

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