FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/faa-says-leaky-faucets-are-a-safety-problem-on-boeing-787s/

 Boeing has had several production problems with its 787 Dreamliner planes over the last couple of years, and now you can add leaky lavatory faucets to the list.

It’s Official: The Re-Engined B-52 Will be the B-52J

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/re-engined-b-52-b-52j/ 

Former Antonov Director Charged With Negligence Over Mriya Destruction

https://simpleflying.com/former-antonov-director-charged-over-mriya-destruction/ 

How SaxonAir Is Using The Pipistrel Velis Electro To Make Its Training More Sustainable

https://simpleflying.com/saxonair-pipistrel-velis-electro-sustainable-training-interview/ 

Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/helicopters/airbus-helicopters-and-chinas-gdat-sign-for-50-h160-helicopters/ 

Cuban Migrants Land Safely in Key West on Motorized Hang Glider - AeroXplorer.com

https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/cuban-migrants-land-safely-in-key-west-on-motorized-hang-glider.php 

The two men had traveled over 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Cuba and had landed illegally. After the two entered the airport, they were taken into custody by Border Patrol. Luckily, there were no reported incidents or injuries, and operations were able to continue as normal.

How to Build ASW Air Combat Elements ARGs need an antisubmarine warfare capability—and not just for self-defense.

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/april/how-build-asw-air-combat-elements 

Guiding JUICE to Jupiter – learn about the technical mountains we had to climb

Europe's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer space probe, or JUICE for short, is embarking on a 5 billion kilometre trip to Jupiter to search for water on several of the gas giant's icy moons.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-04-guiding-juice-to-jupiter-learn-about-the-technical-mountains-we-had-to?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

New aircraft technologies. Part 7. Propulsion

Bjorn's Corner: 

The article discusses how developments in the next-generation airliner propulsion system will be the second most important area for... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/07/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-7-propulsion/ 

US Air Traffic Control Shortages Are Now Causing More Airlines To Cancel Flights

https://simpleflying.com/more-us-airlines-canceling-flights-atc-shortage/ 

De Havilland Canada Enters New Partnership With Fokker Services

https://simpleflying.com/de-havilland-canada-fokker-services-partnership/ 

Xwing submits certification plan for 100% pilotless flight technology

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/xwing-submits-certification-plan-for-100-pilotless-flight-technology/152787.article 

Autonomous aviation company Xwing is a step closer to certification of its 'Superpilot' technology – and to launching pilotless cargo operations.

Government auditor upholds Bell’s FLRAA win, denies Lockheed protest

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/government-auditor-upholds-bells-flraa-win-denies-lockheed-protest/152789.article

 More than three months after the US Army chose Bell to produce its new fleet of medium-lift helicopters, and independent auditor has denied a protest by rival Lockheed Martin, clearing Bell to proceed