Lufthansa Faces Greenwashing Scrutiny: The Week in Aerospace

In Europe, the EU is investigating several airlines within the Lufthansa Group for potential exaggeration of their emission reduction policies, a practice known as greenwashing. In the United States, the FAA is probing Boeing, this time for inspection issues related to the 787 Dreamliner, while the US Air Force successfully tested an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet. Additionally, the Mexico City International Airport receives MX$2.2 billion destined for maintenance.

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EU Probes Lufthansa Group Airlines for Greenwashing

Air France, its Dutch subsidiary KLM, Norwegian, SAS, and several airlines within the Lufthansa Group are under scrutiny as part of an investigation by the European Union regarding potential greenwashing, confirmed by the companies on Thursday.

AICM Allocates MX$2.2 Billion for Maintenance, Upgrades

The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) has announced an investment for maintenance and modernization works, totaling MX$ 2.2 billion (US$129 million). Rear Admiral Jose Ramon Rivera Parga, Director General, AICM, outlined the investment plans during a morning conference.

AI-Controlled F-16 Test Flight Makes History

The recent test flight of an F-16 fighter jet, controlled entirely by artificial intelligence (AI), has made history at California's Edwards Air Force Base, marking a significant milestone in US military aviation.

FAA Probes Boeing for 787 Inspection Issues

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into Boeing following the company's disclosure that required inspections may not have been completed during the assembly of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft.