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Wall Street Journal • Benjamin Katz, Jason French, Merrill Sherman

Boeing 737 MAX Survives a Nosedive at Near-Supersonic Speed

A Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX endured a violent in-flight sequence roughly two hours into a flight this week, reaching speeds and gravitational forces severe enough to risk structural breakup. The aircraft ultimately survived the near-supersonic-speed dive, highlighting the extreme loads commercial airliners can withstand.

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2026-10-02T23:50:52.806540-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA finds Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no flight-safety risk

By AeroTime: The FAA found a Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no flight-safety risk, removing a hurdle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10.

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2026-10-02T12:36:51.512419-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Former SR-71 Engineer Talks NASA's Blackbird Revival Program

By The War Zone: Insights into the current status of NASA's SR-71 #844, what it will take to fly it again, and what the agency may be looking to do with it.

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2026-10-02T14:05:26.074549-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Breaks ATC Hiring Record, But More Work Remains

By Flying Magazine: FAA hired 2,235 ATC trainees in fiscal year 2026 but is still contending with a chronic shortage.

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2026-10-02T13:35:44.760393-07:00

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AINonline • Gordon Gilbert

Charter Operators Grapple with Mexico’s Flight Data Recorder Requirements

By AINonline: Light to midsize jets typically aren’t equipped with FDRs.

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2026-10-02T13:50:42.165883-07:00

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Reuters

US court trims Joby's trade-secret case against Archer Aviation

By Reuters: Archer Aviation said on Friday a California federal court had dismissed some of Joby Aero's trade-secret and contract claims against it, as well ‌as Archer's counterclaims.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-10-02T13:50:09.278345-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

All Elixir aircraft grounded after fatal accident involving light single

By FlightGlobal: Emergency directive formalises instruction from French manufacturer. French-based single-engined trainer manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has grounded all its airframes following a fatal accident.

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2026-10-02T14:35:18.040993-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

2026-10-02T04:36:23.190708-07:00

Boeing 737 MAX Survives a Nosedive at Near-Supersonic Speed

FAA finds Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no flight-safety risk

Former SR-71 Engineer Talks NASA's Blackbird Revival Program

FAA Breaks ATC Hiring Record, But More Work Remains

Charter Operators Grapple with Mexico’s Flight Data Recorder Requirements

US court trims Joby's trade-secret case against Archer Aviation

All Elixir aircraft grounded after fatal accident involving light single

Relief for both Airbus and Boeing as thousands of workers back new contracts

FAA finds Boeing 737 software issue isn’t a safety hazard, clearing way for Max 10 certification

WestJet first told Boeing about 737 MAX software glitch cleared by FAA, memo says

How a Boeing 737 MAX Survived a Nosedive Traveling at the Speed of Sound

All Elixir aircraft grounded after fatal accident involving light single

Former SR-71 Engineer Talks NASA's Blackbird Revival Program

Charter Operators Grapple with Mexico’s Flight Data Recorder Requirements

US court trims Joby's trade-secret case against Archer Aviation

FAA Breaks ATC Hiring Record, But More Work Remains

Aeroméxico renews and expands credit facility to $250mn

Delta Air Lines mulls ops to Venezuela

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

Delaware District Court Overturns SmartSky Damages Award against Gogo

Flydubai flight makes emergency landing after pilot allegedly stabs colleague in cockpit

Flydubai cockpit attack triggers violent plunge before crew and passenger regain control

Passenger reportedly seized controls after flydubai co-pilot stabbed pilot, sending 737 MAX into 14,000-foot plunge

FAA to Review 737 MAX Software Issue as MAX 10 Certification Stalls

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