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Boeing Flags 737 MAX Navigation Software Glitch That Could Delay Deliveries

Boeing identified a software issue affecting automated vertical-navigation functions on some 737 MAX aircraft after a missed approach. The fault could increase pilot workload during landing and may delay deliveries of the latest narrowbody variants as Boeing addresses the issue.

Bloomberg • Will Guisbond

Boeing Identifies 737 Max Software Glitch That May Prompt Delays

CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions

Also: CNA, Seeking Alpha and Economic Times

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2026-09-26T11:50:11.242085-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Airlines Forced to ‘Tanker’ Fuel to Boston Logan As Rare September Nor’easter Threatens Jet Fuel Crisis

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Airlines are being forced to ‘tanker’ fuel on flights to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) because fuel barges that normally keep the airport’s Jet-A fuel reserves stocked up haven’t been allowed to set sail due to the threat of a rare September nor’easter.

Also: Aviation24, Delta Air Lines and Economic Times

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2026-09-26T11:50:13.465116-07:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

United-JetBlue Blue Sky Partnership Gains From More Consistent Passenger Experience

By Runway Girl: United and JetBlue increasingly offer a consistent passenger experience, driving benefits for their Blue Sky loyalty collaboration.

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2026-09-26T09:34:55.364664-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In news that will surprise no one, Heathrow’s controversial third runway has reportedly been delayed yet again, although this time it isn’t down to a legal challenge or even environmental concerns.

Also: The Guardian

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2026-09-26T07:50:12.487343-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

By Runway Girl: Alaska Airlines has announced a significant expansion out of Paine Field, saying it is set to increase capacity by 50% through spring 2027.

Also: Everett Herald and travelingformiles.com

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2026-09-26T08:35:04.895671-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Getting an air sickness bag will now take an extra step passengers won't expect.

2 Sources

2026-09-26T07:05:12.149618-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

By Air Data News: Southwest Airlines expects first deliveries only near the end of 2026 as Boeing prepares 27 previously Boeing 737 MAX 7 has finally received regulatory approval in the United States, but passengers may have to wait several more months before flying on the smallest member of the MAX family.

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2026-09-26T01:21:19.949954-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

By AINonline: More In Regulations and Government## Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate.

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2026-09-25T18:36:24.353638-07:00

Boeing Flags 737 MAX Navigation Software Glitch That Could Delay Deliveries

Boeing Identifies 737 Max Software Glitch That May Prompt Delays

Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions

Airlines Forced to ‘Tanker’ Fuel to Boston Logan As Rare September Nor’easter Threatens Jet Fuel Crisis

United-JetBlue Blue Sky Partnership Gains From More Consistent Passenger Experience

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

Airlines Forced to ‘Tanker’ Fuel to Boston Logan As Rare September Nor’easter Threatens Jet Fuel Crisis

Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch that could disable automated landing navigation, WSJ reports

United-JetBlue Blue Sky Partnership Gains From More Consistent Passenger Experience

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

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