Investigators searching snow-covered areas of Greenland for crucial engine parts from an Air France Airbus A380 have managed to recover some of the missing components. The A380 suffered a serious failure to its outboard starboard Engine Alliance GP7200 while en route to Los Angeles on 30 September 2017. It lost its entire fan disc during the incident and the jet diverted to Goose Bay in Canada. But the investigation into the event has stalled as a result of the failure to locate key parts of the powerplant, which have been subjected to seasonal snowfall and buried. "One of the sought-after engine parts was found," it says, adding that it will be sent to the USA to be examined by manufacturer Engine Alliance under BEA supervision.

Source: FlightGlobal

The safety of our airplanes is Boeing’s highest priority. During the FAA’s review of the 737 MAX software update and recent simulator sessions, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified an additional requirement that it has asked the company to address through the software changes that the company has been developing for the past eight months. The FAA review and process for returning the 737 MAX to passenger service are designed to result in a thorough and comprehensive assessment. Boeing agrees with the FAA’s decision and request, and is working on the required software. Addressing this condition will reduce pilot workload by accounting for a potential source of uncommanded stabilizer motion. Boeing will not offer the 737 MAX for certification by the FAA until we have satisfied all requirements for certification of the MAX and its safe return to service.

Source: World Airline News

EVA Air’s cabin crew strike has entered its 12th day — the longest such strike in Taiwan — with the airline racking up NT$2.11 billion ($68.1 million) in revenue losses. On 29 June, the union voted in favour of terms proposed by EVA, potentially ending the strike. But both parties failed to reach an agreement on benefits-related issues later that day. The airline adds in a stock exchange disclosure that 469 flights have been cancelled since 20 June, when the strike began. Led by the Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union, the strike comes after the latest negotiations over pay and working conditions with airline management reached an impasse. Two weeks before, the union voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action. EVA said in a statement on its website that it “regretted” the outcome, and urged the striking employees to return to work soon.

Source: FlightGlobal