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A Southwest 737 Max was released to service after an operational test failed to identify impairment to its fin and rudder unit. The case highlights a maintenance-procedure lapse that left gust damage undetected.
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By FlightGlobal: Accommodation increase for twinjet follows approval of enhanced exits with slide rafts. Airbus has hiked the maximum seating capacity on the A330-900 to 480, by taking advantage of enhanced exit slides.
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By Aviation Week: Singapore Airlines has unveiled a $1.5 billion cabin overhaul with new seats across its Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350 fleets, rolling out from 2027.
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By Reuters: Airbus reported on Friday a 6.2% year-on-year increase in aircraft deliveries between January and October, bringing the year-to-date tally to 621.
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By ch-aviation: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld European Commission approval of a combined EUR3.72 billion euros (USD4.2 billion) in COVID-19 state aid for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Condor, overturning lower court rulings that had annulled the respective approvals following challenges by Ryanair.
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