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An interesting debate, that's discussed in the May 2024 issue of Air International - out soon!

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Boeing 787 operators must reboot their aircraft every 51 days to prevent potential system failures caused by stale data accumulation, according to a directive from the US FAA. Failure to comply could lead to misleading data being displayed to pilots, posing serious safety risks. This precautionary measure highlights ongoing challenges in managing data integrity within aircraft systems and underscores the critical importance of maintaining aviation safety standards. #safetyfirst #aviation

The 777X was officially launched in 2013, but after years of delays caused by the pandemic, engine, fuselage and other issues, largest twin-engined jet- Boeing 777X has restarted it’s certification flight trials after finally receiving Type Inspection Authorization (TIA). The TIA is a key certification milestone and has been a long time coming. In June 2021, the FAA issued the following statement after Boeing committed to a “major software update” to the aircraft to fix several issues including a “fix for the un-commanded pitch event that occurred on December 8, 2020.” This incident involved test aircraft N779XX, which suffered a serious flight control incident. “The FAA and Boeing have been discussing the TIA readiness of the Boeing Model 777-9 in numerous meetings over the past nine months. Based on our assessment, the FAA considers that the aircraft is not yet ready for TIA, even if it is a phased TIA of limited scope with a small number of certification flight test plans proposed.” The aircraft is essentially a stretched version of the hugely successful 777 with new engines (GE-9X) and an extended carbon-fiber wing with folding wingtips. The 777X has 11 feet more span on each wing, but the folding wing design will provide high-span efficiency while maintaining ICAO Code E (FAA Group V) airport compatibility. This innovative folding wings design also requires the FAA to satisfy certain certification conditions to address worst-case situations. The 777X GE-9X engine will provide 5% Lower SFC- Specific Fuel Consumption than any other competing engine, 10% Lower Fuel Costs vs. GE90-115B (777-300ER), 8db Noise Levels within stage 5 Margin and 55% Emissions within CAEP/8 Margin.

The Sterile Cockpit Rule In 1981 the FAA enacted FAR 121.542 and FAR 135.100 to help curb the number of these accidents. Commonly known as the "sterile cockpit rule," these regulations specifically prohibit crew member performance of non-essential duties or activities while the aircraft is involved in taxi, takeoff, landing, and all other flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet MSL, except cruise flight.

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🚦✈️ ILS Holding Position on the Taxiway! 🌟 Hey Aviators, Ever noticed the ILS Holding Position on the taxiway? Here’s what you need to know: Purpose: Protects Instrument Landing System (ILS) signals from interference. Markings: Red and white signs or yellow surface markings with "ILS". Compliance: Pilots must stop at these markings when instructed to ensure accurate ILS signals for arriving aircraft. Respect these markings for safe and precise landings!