B-17 FAA AD / CAAP Funding Needs / FAA Leader

FAA AD requires modifications to all Boeing B-17E, F and G aircraft

Pilot Web reports, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for all Boeing B-17E, B-17F and B-17G aircraft, calling for inspections of the wing terminal-to-spar chord joints to prevent potential loss of control and structural integrity due to fatigue cracking. The directive, affecting 18 US aircraft, mandates repairs for any found cracking or corrosion at costs around USD 40.000 per aircraft and requires all inspection results to be reported to the FAA:

CAAP in need for development funds in order to stay on track

ABS CBN News reports that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has stressed the importance of having its own development funds to maintain operations, systems, and upgrade infrastructure. A proposal, House Bill 5002, is currently on the table aiming to provide P5 billion in development funding for CAAP, enhancing their flexibility and ability to incorporate new practices without the need for lengthy legal procedures:

Opinion on challenges for FAA Leader

The Seattle Times has published an opinion piece worth reading about the FAA, which has been without a permanent leader for over a year. This comes amidst concerns about a lack of independence from the aviation industry and a history of permitting self-regulation on key safety matters. It is concluded that, following the withdrawal of President Joe Biden's FAA administrator nominee, advocates are now calling for a nominee who is committed to aviation safety and transformative improvements, rather than someone with strong ties to the aviation industry:

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