FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Airbus Helicopters says the crew of an H160 that ditched off Brazil on Jan. 2 elected to perform an emergency water landing after detecting "significant vibrations" in flight, the manufacturer disclosed. A preliminary probe identifies the vibrations as the immediate trigger; a full investigation is underway.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
By AeroTime: GAO says FAA still faces controller shortages despite 200,000 applicants, citing long training timelines, high attrition, and strict age limits.
Independent.ie
• John Mulligan
By Independent.ie: Aer Lingus is preparing to close its Manchester base after it stopped selling tickets for its transatlantic services from the city for travel beyond the end of March.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandating inspections of horizontal stabiliser components on all US-registered Boeing 737NGs, following multiple reports of pitch oscillations caused by excessive free play that could lead to flutter events.
Skift
• Gordon Smith
By Skift: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi pushes back against Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary, warning he may take action over claims about the airline’s future.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Subscribe now for the latest aviation updates, available exclusively on ch-aviation. Become a member and access our exclusive news and data today.
Vertical Mag
• Terrence D Eissfeldt;
By Vertical Mag: A look at how aircraft maintenance tolerances are calculated, applied, and managed without compromising safety or compliance.
AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
By AINonline: Safety was a common challenge across transportation modes.
ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
