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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of 737NG horizontal stabilizer components after pitch-oscillation reports

The FAA has proposed mandatory inspections of horizontal stabilizer components on all US‑registered Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft after multiple reports of pitch oscillations linked to excessive free play. Regulators say the condition could precipitate flutter events, prompting a fleet‑wide safety review and inspection mandate.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-08T11:45:22.596421-08:00
ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Workforce & Skills Development  
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

GAO: FAA still faces air traffic controller shortage despite 200,000 applicants — training timelines, attrition and age limits cited

By AeroTime: GAO says FAA still faces controller shortages despite 200,000 applicants, citing long training timelines, high attrition, and strict age limits.

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2026-01-08T11:57:10.760405-08:00
Routes   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus A350   Airlines  
emirates.com • News Release

Emirates to launch Premium Economy in 10 more cities

By emirates.com: Emirates is rolling out more retrofitted Boeing 777s and new A350 aircraft, both with Premium Economy, to more cities across its network.

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2026-01-08T01:13:54.412686-08:00