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Reuters

Boeing sales chief Brad McMullen to retire in December; Ryan Weir named successor

Boeing commercial jetliner sales chief Brad McMullen will retire in December, with Ryan Weir, who currently leads the North American market, set to take over, according to a company memo cited by Reuters. The appointment puts a new executive in one of the industry’s most prominent sales roles.

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2026-10-16T14:28:25.527727-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

ESPI Calls for Stronger European Controls for MSS Spectrum

By Via Satellite: As Europe plans to reserve a portion of its mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum authorization for European operators, a European think tank argues it should go further and maximize European control across the space segment as well.

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2026-10-16T12:54:39.760852-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman is pointing to its longstanding role in military space surveillance as newer companies compete for a share of the market.

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2026-10-16T14:50:39.743885-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, David Shepardson

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration ‌is set to approve the long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, after completing a key safety review on Friday, three people familiar with the matter said.

The Air Current

Boeing and FAA hold final meeting to clear 737 Max 10 for certification

Dj's Aviation

Boeing 737 MAX 10 To Be Certified Next Week

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2026-10-16T12:04:32.067031-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

Air-Traffic Controllers Reach Deal With FAA for 2.8% Pay Increase

By Wall Street Journal: Federal transportation officials struck a pay deal with the major union representing air-traffic controllers that aims to end a work practice that drew scrutiny after a deadly crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Flying Magazine

DOT, Air Traffic Controllers Reach Deal for 2.8 Percent Pay Raise

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2026-10-16T14:34:14.870280-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

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Airline Geeks

American Adds New Route to South America

Aviation A2Z

Air Canada, United Airlines Add New US Routes for Summer 2027

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2026-10-16T11:15:27.920528-07:00

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Leeham News • Analysis Staff, Leeham News

Why Aerospace Supply Chains Are More Fragile Than Automotive Production

By Leeham News: When people hear about aircraft manufacturers struggling with supply chain disruptions—a shortage of a specific fastener, a late fuselage delivery, a supplier quality escape—it can be tempting to assume this is the same kind of problem every manufacturer deals with, just at a bigger scale.

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2026-10-16T14:05:00.207688-07:00

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Fortune • Mia Osmonbekov

Italy's air traffic now fully restored after a network disruption led to 50% less planes in the sky

By Fortune: Italy’s air traffic capacity was fully restored on Friday after overnight problems hit the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide, air navigation company ENAV said.