airworthiness
Americannoun
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In their statement, they cited "a shortage of qualified personnel, ineffective oversight processes in flight operations and airworthiness, and non-compliance with international safety standards".
From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025
The emergency airworthiness directive followed a suggestion from manufacturer Boeing, which acquired McDonnell Douglas in 1997.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
“Airbus aircraft are designed and manufactured according to all relevant and applicable airworthiness requirements,” a spokesman for the European planemaker said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025
He has said the Mark 2 version was chosen despite safety concerns being raised about its airworthiness by RAF test engineers and pilots.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
The period which now began was one of scientific development and improvement—in performance, manoeuvrability, and general airworthiness and stability.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
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