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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Boeing expects 777X certification to slip into 2026

Boeing has acknowledged that certification of the long-delayed 777X is likely to move into next year, extending uncertainty around the program’s entry into service. The disclosure reinforces concerns about the timeline for completing the aircraft’s certification and advancing its commercial launch.

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2026-09-17T12:35:55.297975-07:00

Supply Chain M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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Reuters

GE Aerospace says CPP deal not a blueprint for broader integration

By Reuters: GE Aerospace does not see broad vertical integration as the answer to aerospace supply-chain constraints, Chief Financial Officer Rahul Ghai said on Thursday, after ‌the engine maker agreed to buy castings supplier Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion.

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2026-09-17T13:20:09.545393-07:00

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Bloomberg • Angus Whitley

Australian Airlines Back Plan to Shut Sydney Tower Overnight

By Bloomberg: Australia’s major airlines backed a proposal to close Sydney Airport’s control tower overnight to free up air traffic controllers, the latest step to address a persistent labor shortage that’s disrupting flights and raising safety concerns.

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2026-09-17T13:20:36.894370-07:00

GA Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Austin Plans General Aviation Landing, Fuel and Surge Fees

By Flying Magazine: Landing fees would divide GA aircraft into two weight-based classifications and rise during ‘high-traffic events.’.

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2026-09-17T12:06:04.226660-07:00

ATC AI Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

The FAA’s $875 Million Plan to Use AI to Ease Air-Traffic Woes

By Wall Street Journal: New software aimed at reducing flight delays, cancellations will first roll out in Washington, D.C., area.

Also: Reuters

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2026-09-17T10:35:43.835702-07:00

777X Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

Reuters

GE Aerospace confident GE9X mid-seal issue will not delay Boeing 777X entry into service

By Reuters: GE Aerospace Chief Financial Officer Rahul Ghai said on Thursday he was confident a durability issue with the ‌GE9X engine's mid-seal would not hold up the planned entry into service next year of the Boeing 777X aircraft.

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2026-09-17T09:50:10.738132-07:00

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