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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

July data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows American Airlines’ mechanical disruptions have imposed a year-to-date cost equivalent to three Boeing 737 MAX 8s—more than twice United Airlines’ total, underscoring the operational and financial impact of maintenance-related reliability problems.

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2026-09-22T08:56:16.698716-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

American lands eSAF supply deal from group including Google, McKinsey

By FlightGlobal: Airline will manage logistics for new fuel facility with capacity for up to 100,000 tonnes of eSAF annually.

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2026-09-22T09:20:25.217316-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA targets Boeing 737 Max elevator bearing issue

By FlightGlobal: A proposed airworthiness directive would affect 95 US-registered examples. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking action to address a risk posed by a manufacturing problem affecting elevator bearings in some Boeing 737 Max narrowbody jets.

Also: Aviation A2Z

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2026-09-22T06:05:28.374560-07:00

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Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

By safran-group.com: This US$22 million investment, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, underscores Safran Landing Systems’ commitment to strengthening Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for aircraft maintenance in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Safran launches expanded Singapore MRO center following $22 million investment

Also: Airline Economics and mrobusinesstoday.com

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2026-09-22T01:20:51.815050-07:00

BizAv Aircraft Finance & Leasing Policy & Regulation

ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

By ch-aviation: The government of Canada is proposing to include business aircraft acquired on or after September 15, 2026, among the assets eligible for 100% depreciation.

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2026-09-22T08:36:20.287388-07:00

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines easyJet

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Second NATS failure in two weeks leaves airlines calling for action

By FlightGlobal: A second NATs failure in two weeks, leaves major UK airlines demanding action as EasyJet worst affected.

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2026-09-22T06:50:07.288933-07:00

Routes Israel Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airbus A330 Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Arkia leases A330-300 for New York as Israir opens its own flights

By FlightGlobal: Three main Israeli carriers competing on route from Tel Aviv to US gateway.

Also: ch-aviation

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2026-09-22T07:21:13.248246-07:00

Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

TUI cuts top end of full-year profit guidance as booked airlines revenue dips

By FlightGlobal: European travel giant highlights late booking trend amid 'ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty'.

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2026-09-22T07:35:59.505135-07:00

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

American lands eSAF supply deal from group including Google, McKinsey

FAA targets Boeing 737 Max elevator bearing issue

Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

Safran launches expanded Singapore MRO center following $22 million investment

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

Second NATS failure in two weeks leaves airlines calling for action

Arkia leases A330-300 for New York as Israir opens its own flights

TUI cuts top end of full-year profit guidance as booked airlines revenue dips

American lands eSAF supply deal from group including Google, McKinsey

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

TUI cuts top end of full-year profit guidance as booked airlines revenue dips

Arkia leases A330-300 for New York as Israir opens its own flights

South Africa’s Special Tribunal Voids SAA–Flyfofa Boeing 737 Freighter Deal

India Weighs Plan to Let Mumbai, Delhi Airports Own Carriers

Performance through people: Why aviation’s human edge matters more than ever

India Wants China’s Aviation Status. Its Airlines Don’t.

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

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

Vertical Aerospace appoints former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair

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