Bloomberg
• Leen Al-Rashdan
The FAA says improperly fitted seats could injure passengers and crew during an emergency landing, and has directed operators of several hundred Boeing 737 MAX jets to inspect seats. The regulator warned the seats may not have been properly installed.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Manufacturer proposes first-class configuration and front boarding door for ATR 72 is studying changes to the ATR 72-600 aimed at attracting more U.S.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
By Aviation Source: Porter Airlines is undertaking a cabin refresh across its De Havilland Dash 8-400 fleet; installing the latest lightweight Expliseat TiSeat 2V seating.
ch-aviation
• Sanja Stefanjesko
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ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Spanish inquiry finds flight to Tenerife forced to declare emergency after taking longer route to alternate. Spanish investigators have stressed the importance of accurately calculating the diversion fuel required for alternate airports, after an incident involving an Iberia Express Airbus A320 two years ago.
FlightGlobal
• Murdo Morrison
By FlightGlobal: The Trent XWB-97 is the most highly utilised civil engine in service, powering aircraft for more than 13 hours per day on average. That position reflects both the operational demands placed on the engine and the confidence operators have in its day-to-day performance across long-haul networks.
Bloomberg
• Chloe Meley
By Bloomberg: Safran SA raised its full-year guidance after strong demand for civil engine parts propelled its margin to a record.
