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FAA completes Thai audit, cites 3 problems

July 20, 2015 by Payload Asia

A US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) team concluded its initial audit of air safety in Thailand with three key problem areas identified. Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong said the three problems included a shortage of qualified DCA staff to carry out air safety inspections of airlines — a concern which had also been raised by the ICAO;  a lack of qualified staff for aircraft being operated in the country and an incomplete aviation manual, which might be due to lack of staffing, according to … [Read more...] about FAA completes Thai audit, cites 3 problems

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National B747F crash from shifting cargo: NTSB

July 18, 2015 by Payload Asia

  A National Airlines B747-400 freighter that crashed seconds after takeoff from Bagram, Afghanistan, in April 2013, was likely caused by inadequate restraint of large military vehicles being carried onboard which broke loose and went through a bulkhead disabling two hydraulic systems and making the aircraft uncontrollable, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation. The crash killed seven crew members at the start of the flight to Dubai. The aircraft was … [Read more...] about National B747F crash from shifting cargo: NTSB

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Thai transport minister not confident on FAA audit

July 15, 2015 by Payload Asia

Thailand’s Transport Minister Prajin Juntong admitted this week that he was not sure that all the necessary steps taken by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to improve aviation safety standards supervision will pass the approval of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Juntong said that authorities concerned were ready to give the explanation to FAA officials and seek more time to make the improvements, according to a report by Thai PBS. The FAA officials are in Thailand this … [Read more...] about Thai transport minister not confident on FAA audit

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AEI announces B737-800SF launch customer

June 25, 2015 by Payload Asia

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) will be the launch customer for the AEI B737-800SF programme. GECAS plans to convert up to 20 of its Boeing 737-800NG passenger aircraft to freighters. The first aircraft is scheduled for conversion starting in 2016 and will achieve FAA supplemental type certification (STC) in 2017. AEI president Roy Sandri said: “As the pre-eminent commercial airline leasing company in the world, we are … [Read more...] about AEI announces B737-800SF launch customer

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FAA fines FedEx for hazmat violations

June 4, 2015 by Payload Asia

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fined FedEx Corp. US$58,600 for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges FedEx in June 2014 accepted a box containing 1.7 liters of flammable liquid for air transportation that lacked the proper shipping name of the hazardous materials, the agency alleges. The FAA further alleges that in August 2014, FedEx accepted a hazardous materials shipment consisting of two pounds of … [Read more...] about FAA fines FedEx for hazmat violations

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Wencor buys PHS/MWA Aviation Services

April 9, 2015 by Payload Asia

Wencor Group has acquired of PHS/MWA Aviation Services (PHS), a certified FAA/EASA repair station and provider of aircraft repair solutions in cargo and interior systems, hydraulics, and power and controls. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "The acquisition of PHS enhances our Soundair Aviation Services affiliate, expanding both the international market presence and breadth of Wencor Group's repair capabilities. This strengthens our position as a worldwide leader of aftermarket … [Read more...] about Wencor buys PHS/MWA Aviation Services

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