Reuters
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said an initial finding from an investigation into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Boeing 737’s broken window indicates “foreign object damage.” The company continues to assess the probe results and underlying cause.
DefenseNews.com
• Cristina Stassis
By DefenseNews.com: Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: While those in the know have been familiar with the fact that the Dubai-based mega airline Emirates has been rolling out a new type of headrest for Economy Class seats over the last couple of months, the airline has only now officially made the news public.
Aviation Business News
FlightGlobal
• Alfred Chua
By FlightGlobal: 'We need to focus on the big picture,' says one CEO. A panel of airline leaders have called for “agility” in tackling ongoing challenges – such as elevated fuel prices – as they remain optimistic about near-term demand prospects.
Airbus
By Airbus: The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed an order for two H135 helicopters, bringing the total fleet renewal programme to nine.
FlightGlobal
Breaking Defense
• Aaron Mehta
By Breaking Defense: The firm's CEO said he views capital allocation in four tiers of descending priority: organic growth, inorganic growth, dividends and stock buybacks.
Bloomberg
• Kate Duffy, Siddharth Philip
By Bloomberg: The Federal Aviation Administration said it will continue to monitor Boeing Co.’s quality even after it restored the US planemaker’s authority to sign off on newly built 737 Max and 787 jets.
CNBC
• Elsa Ohlen
By CNBC: CEO Kelly Ortberg signalled Boeing is focused more on stabilizing its existing business than rushing to develop a successor to its best-selling 737 MAX.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Washington Post
• Andrea Sachs, Hannah Sampson
