Boeing identifies new software problem on grounded 737 Max

WASHINGTONLONDON : Boeing Co. engineers have discovered a new software problem on the grounded 737 Max that must be patched before the plane can return to service, Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson said. Dickson confirmed during remarks in London Thursday that the agency is evaluating the issue. Boeing representatives didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Read More

KIA’s first runway to close for 7 months

BENGALURU: The old runway at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will be closed for nearly seven months to facilitate runway upgradation work, including installation of CAT-IIIB landing system that enables pilots to land aircraft in low visibility conditions. Read More

GoAir starts phasing out A320 ceo planes

New Delhi: GoAir has started phasing out A320 ceo planes from its fleet and two such aircraft have already been moved out of operations, according to an official. Last year, the no-frills airline deferred phasing out of all its 15 A320 ceo (current engine option) aircraft in the wake of the closure of Jet Airways to ensure adequate planes in the fleet since it was allocated slots of the shuttered carrier at various domestic airports. Read More

Meteorological Terminal Air Report (METAR)

Meteorological Terminal Air Report (METAR) Definition

Meteorological Terminal Air Report (METAR) – literally ‘Meteorological Terminal Air Report’ or more straightforwardly ‘Routine aerodrome meteorological report’

Code Name

The indicator group e.g. METAR, SPECI, or TREND as appropriate. Where a number of METARs are issued in the same bulletin, this, along with a date time group may be in the bulletin header. Read More

Mountain Waves

Definition

Mountain Waves is defined as oscillations to the lee side (downwind) of high ground resulting from the disturbance in the horizontal air flow caused by the high ground. Read More