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

GE Aerospace CFO Rahul Ghai said a durability issue affecting the GE9X engine’s mid-seal is not expected to delay the Boeing 777X’s planned entry into service next year. The statement provides a measure of confidence in the engine and aircraft certification timeline despite the unresolved technical issue.

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

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

How the 737 MAX Is Performing for US Airlines |

By AirInsight: As MAX deliveries recover, AirInsight's data show how the aircraft is performing in terms of stage length, payload, and fuel burn across the US fleet.

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2026-09-17T08:50:07.637260-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency Safety Management System

By AINonline: Order follows creation of Aviation Safety Management Office earlier this year.

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2026-09-17T09:36:29.118634-07:00

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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Southwest Airlines Hopes to Capture More High-Spend Customers With New Lounges

By Skift: Southwest Airlines chief financial officer Tom Doxey said the carrier is expecting loyalty benefits from the lounges it plans to open next year.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-09-17T08:14:55.752732-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Final Etihad A380 stored during the pandemic returns to Abu Dhabi

By AeroTime: The final Etihad Airways Airbus A380 stored during the COVID-19 pandemic has returned to Abu-Dhabi after spending over five years in storage in southern France.

Also: Aviation A2Z and Simple Flying

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2026-09-17T07:06:54.417035-07:00

Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Security Group Warns Operators of Increased Gulf Ops Risk and Fuel Prices

By AINonline: Attacks by Houthi forces in Saudi Arabia pose new threats.

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2026-09-17T09:36:29.740121-07:00

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Reuters

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

By Reuters: China is establishing a vast airspace security zone roughly the size of Italy around Beijing, barring all but commercial, approved business and emergency flights, months after a small aircraft crashed into the capital's tallest building.

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2026-09-17T09:21:24.038472-07:00

Honeywell Hydrogen Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Honeywell Aerospace led alliance makes hydrogen-electric propulsion breakthrough

By AeroTime: A Honeywell Aerospace led alliance of 18 European companies have made a significant breakthrough developing a megawatt-class hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

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2026-09-17T06:37:24.227633-07:00

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

How the 737 MAX Is Performing for US Airlines |

FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency Safety Management System

Southwest Airlines Hopes to Capture More High-Spend Customers With New Lounges

Final Etihad A380 stored during the pandemic returns to Abu Dhabi

Security Group Warns Operators of Increased Gulf Ops Risk and Fuel Prices

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

Honeywell Aerospace led alliance makes hydrogen-electric propulsion breakthrough

GE Aerospace says GE9X mid-seal issue won't delay Boeing 777X entry into service

FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency Safety Management System

Security Group Warns Operators of Increased Gulf Ops Risk and Fuel Prices

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

How the 737 MAX Is Performing for US Airlines |

Final Etihad A380 stored during the pandemic returns to Abu Dhabi

AURA AERO's X-VOLT hybrid-electric testbed returns to flight

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Cabin panels collapse during Iranian Boeing 737 rejected takeoff

Boeing says 777-9 testing could extend into 2027 over GE9X issue

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US court approves airBaltic’s Chapter 11 financing and first-day relief

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Etihad to add four-suite First Class cabin to Airbus A330neo fleet from 2027

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