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777X Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing

Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Boeing expects 777X certification to slip into 2026

Boeing has acknowledged that certification of the long-delayed 777X is likely to move into next year, extending uncertainty around the program’s entry into service. The disclosure reinforces concerns about the timeline for completing the aircraft’s certification and advancing its commercial launch.

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2026-09-17T12:35:55.297975-07:00

GA Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Austin Plans General Aviation Landing, Fuel and Surge Fees

By Flying Magazine: Landing fees would divide GA aircraft into two weight-based classifications and rise during ‘high-traffic events.’.

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2026-09-17T12:06:04.226660-07:00

ATC AI Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

The FAA’s $875 Million Plan to Use AI to Ease Air-Traffic Woes

By Wall Street Journal: New software aimed at reducing flight delays, cancellations will first roll out in Washington, D.C., area.

Also: Reuters

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2026-09-17T10:35:43.835702-07:00

777X Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

Reuters

GE Aerospace confident GE9X mid-seal issue will not delay Boeing 777X entry into service

By Reuters: GE Aerospace Chief Financial Officer Rahul Ghai said on Thursday he was confident a durability issue with the ‌GE9X engine's mid-seal would not hold up the planned entry into service next year of the Boeing 777X aircraft.

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2026-09-17T09:50:10.738132-07:00

BizAv

AINonline • Matt Thurber

Broker ONEflight Pauses Charter Sales Activity

By AINonline: Jet card buyers might not have any recompense for their investments.

AeroTime

ONEflight suspends flights with $150M in customer funds potentially at risk

2 Sources

2026-09-17T11:06:14.263511-07:00

PaxEx M&A Airlines

Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

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2026-09-17T10:50:01.742462-07:00

Helicopter

AINonline • Curt Epstein

Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helicopter Sales Activity Climbs Compared to Last Year

By AINonline: Pricing on heavy twins reached a five-year high in the first half.

Also: Vertical Mag

2 Sources

2026-09-17T11:21:18.302088-07:00

PaxEx Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

ZIM Aircraft Seating prepares for next phase of growth

By Runway Girl: Specializing in premium economy and economy seating, ZIM Aircraft Seating is looking to double its assembly line capacity to meet demand.

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2026-09-17T11:35:08.923138-07:00