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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Airbus reviews more than 500 A321neos after corrosion-protection quality deviation; no safety risk reported

Airbus has identified and contained a quality deviation in the lower forward fuselage of a number of A321neos that could reduce internal corrosion resistance. More than 500 aircraft, including delivered jets and aircraft still in production, are under review; Airbus says the aircraft can continue flying and a remedy is available.

Reuters • Allison Lampert, Carlos Méndez, Mrinmay Dey

Airbus identifies A321neo quality defect but says no safety risk

2026-09-24T14:06:14.643428-07:00
space   ISS   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

Expedition 75 astronauts continue science work as Crew-13 readies for launch

By NASA Spaceflight: AS the International Space Station continues to orbit Earth as it has for over a quarter of a century, the Expedition 75 astronauts aboard have been busy performing science and maintenance tasks, and preparing for new arrivals and a crew handover early next month.

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2026-09-24T15:20:43.583681-07:00
defense   China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

F-35 Canopy And Weapons-Bay Door Loss To China: Separating Fact From Fiction

By The War Zone: What we know and don’t know, and the potential security impacts, regarding the real possibility China has major F-35 components in its possession. What we know and don’t know, and the potential security impacts, regarding the real possibility China has major F-35 components in its possession.

Also: CBS News, news.ssbcrack.com and defenceconnect.com.au
2026-09-24T12:50:56.071522-07:00