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cockpitheraldon U.S. FAA proposes requiring key Boeing 737 MAX design changes

This proposed AD would require installing new flight control computer (FCC) software, revising the existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate new and revised flight crew procedures, installing new MAX display system (MDS) software, changing the horizontal stabilizer trim wire routing installations, completing an angle of attack sensor system test, and performing an operational readiness flight.

https://kokpitherald.com/faa-releases-737-max-review-propose...

cockpitheraldon British Airways announces immediate retirement of 747 fleet

That must be a typo I guess.

cockpitheraldon Wizz Air Takes Legal Action Against Ryanair over Buzz Brand

The Hungarian LCC alleges that the “Buzz” brand is very similar to its own name “Wizz” Air.

cockpitheraldon China’s Three Major Airlines Receive First Comac ARJ21 Aircraft

Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines — took delivery of COMAC ARJ21 aircraft, China’s first domestically developed regional jet, on Sunday.

cockpitheraldon Controller Mistakenly Clears a KLM 737 to Line-Up Ahead of a Departing Embraer

KLM pilots should be awarded. I think high workload of pilots and controllers will continue to plague the aviation industry.

cockpitheraldon Air France Ramps Up Flight Schedule as Restrictions Ease

Air France will serve passenger flights to nearly 150 destinations in the summer. The dramatic uptick will correspond to 80% of the usual network of the flag carrier of France.