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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX software issue, removing hurdle to MAX 10 certification

The FAA determined that a software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX poses no flight-safety risk, clearing a regulatory obstacle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10. The finding advances Boeing’s effort to secure approval for the largest member of the MAX family.

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2026-10-02T12:36:51.512419-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Blackstone launches defense company focused on drone and missile technology

By AeroTime: Blackstone has launched Falcata, combining two existing defense companies to expand production of technology used to intercept drones and missiles.

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2026-10-02T13:50:50.579988-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Satlyt Secures $8M in Seed Financing

By Via Satellite: Satlyt has been boosted by securing $8 million in seed financing led by non sibi ventures. The funding will accelerate development of its virtual Al data centers in space, expand its engineering and customer delivery teams, and scale software deployments across spacecraft operated by other companies.

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2026-10-02T11:50:06.207653-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Breaks ATC Hiring Record, But More Work Remains

By Flying Magazine: FAA hired 2,235 ATC trainees in fiscal year 2026 but is still contending with a chronic shortage.

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2026-10-02T13:35:44.760393-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Aeroméxico renews and expands credit facility to $250mn

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Aeroméxico at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-02T13:04:51.265669-07:00

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Reuters

Archer says US court narrows Joby Aero lawsuit claims

By Reuters: Archer Aviation said on Friday ‌the US District Court for the Northern District ⁠of California, in a Sept. 29 ruling, narrowed claims against the company in ‌litigation ⁠brought by Joby Aero, dismissing certain trade-secret ⁠and contract-related claims as well ⁠as Archer's counterclaims ⁠against Joby.

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2026-10-02T13:50:09.278345-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Delta Air Lines mulls ops to Venezuela

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2026-10-02T12:20:23.622038-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

KLM receives first Airbus A350, starting replacement of 777-200ER fleet

By Air Data News: Dutch carrier introduces new long-haul type after decades with the Boeing 747 and 777 at the center of its Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 , beginning a fleet transition that will gradually remove its Boeing 777-200ERs and remaining Airbus A330s from long-haul service.