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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Muan International Airport closure expected to continue through the second half of 2027

Muan International Airport is expected to remain closed through the second half of 2027, extending the disruption to airport operations and regional connectivity. The prolonged closure will require airlines, passengers and other aviation stakeholders to plan around the facility’s continued unavailability.

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2026-09-23T17:50:12.892301-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

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Bloomberg • Danny Lee, Dipika Lalwani, Harry Suhartono, Megawati Wijaya

AirAsia’s Hunt for Cheaper Debt Won’t Be Easy With Oil Near $100

By Bloomberg: AirAsia’s Hunt for Cheaper Debt Won’t Be Easy With $100 Oil.

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2026-09-23T18:20:20.858806-07:00

NTSB Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag

NTSB: Pilot incapacitation caused fatal 2024 California CBP helicopter crash

By Vertical Mag: The 53-year-old pilot was the only one onboard on Dec. 16, 2024.

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2026-09-23T17:50:31.280984-07:00

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA says telecommunications circuit errors triggered backup switch before East Coast flight outage

By Reuters: The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said a series of error messages in a telecommunications circuit prompted the agency on Sunday ‌to switch to a backup fiber line before an outage snarled thousands of flights along the East Coast.

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2026-09-23T15:50:54.369581-07:00

Africa Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets

By AeroTime: Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, plus 50 options, following a delay over engine maintenance terms.

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2026-09-23T14:06:47.269838-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Boeing

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Boeing Engineers to Vote Again on Contract Offer as Strike Risk Persists

By FlightGlobal: Union members will consider Boeing's latest terms after voting down an initial offer. The likelihood that Boeing will be disrupted by another employee strike should become more clear by the end of next week.

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2026-09-23T15:20:33.502475-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Chromalloy targets surging airfoil demand, secures another FAA approval

By FlightGlobal: As turbofan airfoil shortage continues, Chromalloy sees more opportunity to sell its PMA-approved parts.

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2026-09-23T15:20:34.168277-07:00

NTSB Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag

NTSB cites pilot, air traffic controller in fatal 2024 Houston tour helicopter crash

By Vertical Mag: The accident killed all four onboard when the R44 struck a radio tower.

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2026-09-23T15:20:36.418119-07:00

Muan International Airport closure expected to continue through the second half of 2027

AirAsia’s Hunt for Cheaper Debt Won’t Be Easy With Oil Near $100

NTSB: Pilot incapacitation caused fatal 2024 California CBP helicopter crash

FAA says telecommunications circuit errors triggered backup switch before East Coast flight outage

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets

Boeing Engineers to Vote Again on Contract Offer as Strike Risk Persists

Chromalloy targets surging airfoil demand, secures another FAA approval

NTSB cites pilot, air traffic controller in fatal 2024 Houston tour helicopter crash

Muan International Airport Closure Expected to Continue Through the Second Half of 2027

AirAsia’s Hunt for Cheaper Debt Won’t Be Easy With Oil Near $100

NTSB: Pilot incapacitation caused fatal 2024 California CBP helicopter crash

FAA says telecommunications circuit errors triggered backup switch before East Coast flight outage

NTSB cites pilot, air traffic controller in fatal 2024 Houston tour helicopter crash

Chromalloy targets surging airfoil demand, secures another FAA approval

Bangladesh to buy 11 more Boeing jets as it seeks closer US trade ties

Iran threatens neighboring airports over restrictions on its airlines

Boeing Says Suppliers Must Lose ‘Craftsman’ Stance to Hit Output

Heart Unveils Redesigned Flagship Hybrid-Electric Airliner, JSX Order

Telecommunications failures disrupt air traffic control across the US Northeast and UK

Qantas to launch first nonstop Sydney–New York service in mid-2028 with A350-1000ULR

Airbus invests £150 million to convert former A380 facility for A321neo wing production

BEA reenacts night flight to assess runway-lighting role in Nice near miss

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