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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA orders inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing gaps fall outside engineering specifications

The FAA is requiring inspections of some Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a Boeing investigation identified potential manufacturing errors that left gaps outside approved engineering specifications. The directive adds a new compliance and quality-control burden to the 787 program, with implications for affected operators and Boeing’s production oversight.

Also: Air Data News

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2026-08-26T08:21:05.231986-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Abra Group, SKY Airline complete share swap transaction

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2026-08-26T09:05:29.897541-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Delta confirms first non-stop flights to Israel will restart next month

By AeroTime: Delta Air Lines has confirmed that the first non-stop flights to Israel will restart next month with the resumption of its New York to Tel Aviv service.

Also: Forbes

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2026-08-26T08:05:04.695148-07:00

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Airbus Once Boasted of More Widebody Sales Than Boeing; Now Distant Second

By Leeham News: Executives from the European OEM also strutted when sales of the Airbus widebody airplanes exceeded those of Boeing.

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2026-08-26T06:05:04.002453-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

New Facility Could Help FAA Address ATC Staffing Woes

By Flying Magazine: Manufacturing plant for digital voice switches could enable dynamic reallocation of ATC resources.

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2026-08-26T09:33:57.679792-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Aeroméxico eyes $100mn-per-year share repurchase

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2026-08-26T09:50:27.631146-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

United’s 737 MAX 10 Lie-Flat Seats Are Stuck in Storage—And the Problem May Be Structural

By AirInsight: United's lie-flat seats are stuck in storage for a plane that isn't flying yet. The real reason may be structural, not just timing.

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2026-08-26T07:50:52.187039-07:00

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Delta Air Lines • Staff Writer

2026-08-26T06:34:07.934955-07:00

FAA orders inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing gaps fall outside engineering specifications

Abra Group, SKY Airline complete share swap transaction

Delta confirms first non-stop flights to Israel will restart next month

Airbus Once Boasted of More Widebody Sales Than Boeing; Now Distant Second

New Facility Could Help FAA Address ATC Staffing Woes

Aeroméxico eyes $100mn-per-year share repurchase

United’s 737 MAX 10 Lie-Flat Seats Are Stuck in Storage—And the Problem May Be Structural

Delta to restart New York-JFK to Tel Aviv service beginning Sept. 6

Delta restores New York-Tel Aviv flights six months after Iran war suspension

Delta, United to Resume Flights to Israel Suspended Since 2023

Aeroméxico eyes $100mn-per-year share repurchase

New Facility Could Help FAA Address ATC Staffing Woes

Abra Group, SKY Airline complete share swap transaction

FAA Requires Inspections of Some Boeing 787 Dreamliners for Gaps

Delta confirms first non-stop flights to Israel will restart next month

United’s 737 MAX 10 Lie-Flat Seats Are Stuck in Storage—And the Problem May Be Structural

Saudia agrees financing deal with French bank for new Airbus aircraft

Jet Fuel Crisis Roils Namibia as Vitol Races to Ease Shortage

Skift Global Forum Preview: Virgin Atlantic's CEO on Where AI Belongs and Where People Win

Pontifications: Trending positive for Boeing, but still work to do

United plans 2027 international expansion with A321XLR-led Europe network growth

Ground-Handling Worker Killed by French Bee Airbus A350 During Pushback at Montreal-Trudeau

United takes a cautious approach to A321XLR deployment amid range concerns

Air India seeks $1.5 billion from Tata and Singapore Airlines after record loss

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