Five Must-See Stories From Last Week (W/C January 12)
Here are the five must-see stories from the Aviation Week Network for the week of January 12, 2025. The trending topics include Boeing's plans to resume certification flight tests for the 777X, missing key data from the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) of the Jeju Air flight that crashed on December 29, and Blue Origin's successful inaugural mission of the New Glenn rocket reaching orbit.
Boeing Set To Resume 777X Certification Flight Tests
Boeing is poised to conduct a functional check flight on the third 777-9 test aircraft, marking a return to flight for the stalled certification program after a five-month grounding caused by the failure of engine thrust links.
Key Data Missing From Jeju Air FDR, CVR
The final 4 min. of voice and flight parameter data from the Jeju Air flight that crashed Dec. 29 was not captured on either onboard flight recorder, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) said Jan. 11.
Blue Origin Reaches Orbit In New Glenn Inaugural Mission
Former Cessna Aircraft Chairman and CEO Russ Meyer was a key figure in the passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA). Before its passage in 1994, the industry was reeling from the high cost of product liability.
Trump To Nominate Troy Meink As Air Force Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to nominate Troy Meink, principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), to be the next secretary of the Air Force, Aviation Week has learned.
FAA Underlines eVTOL Downwash Challenge For Vertiport Design
When the FAA released draft updated engineering guidelines for vertiports in September 2024, it introduced the requirement for a caution area to provide protection from the high wind velocities produced by the propellers of electric air taxis during vertical takeoffs and landings.
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