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Reuters • David Shepardson

Boeing paid $3.1 million FAA fine over safety violations tied to Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency

Boeing paid a $3.1 million Federal Aviation Administration fine earlier this year after the agency identified widespread safety violations, including actions connected to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency, Reuters reported, underscoring continuing regulatory scrutiny of the planemaker’s safety systems.

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2026-09-02T12:36:23.206236-07:00

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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA Withholds Controller Pay Hike Amid Scheduling Overhaul Talks

By Bloomberg: The US Federal Aviation Administration is withholding a 2.8% pay increase from air traffic controllers until they meet demands for greater efficiency, agitating an already-demoralized workforce that’s borne the brunt of recent government shutdowns.

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2026-09-02T10:06:15.082405-07:00

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Associated Press • Michelle Gumede

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | Social media was buzzing this past weekend when two flights flew across the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks test on Saturday.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

South African Authorities Say They Have Downloaded Flight Data Recorders of Planes Involved in ‘Dangerously Low’ Stadium Fly Past

FlightGlobal

Airlink withdraws plan for another flypast as South African authority probes Cape Town stunt

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2026-09-02T09:20:24.769623-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Alison Sider

Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

By Wall Street Journal: Four initial lounges are being built, with the first slated to open in late 2027.

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Southwest to Open First Four Airport Lounges in 2027

Aviation A2Z

Southwest Airlines to Launch First Airport Lounge Network With Chase

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2026-09-02T07:22:47.581443-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US considers sanctions on airlines and aircraft lessors over Iran ties

By AeroTime: Washington is considering sanctions targeting airlines and aircraft leasing companies as it widens its economic pressure campaign against Iran.

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2026-09-02T07:35:02.014276-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

United Airlines sets first domestic routes for XLR debut

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2026-09-02T09:06:26.571879-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling $900K in Aircraft Parts to Russia

By Flying Magazine: Former Aeroflot employee faces sentencing in November after illegally exporting aviation tech.

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2026-09-02T08:07:22.624558-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

By Reuters: Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to buy up to 10 long-haul Boeing freighters as plans edge forward for a new African ‌hub to compete with Gulf carriers, two industry sources said.

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2026-09-02T07:35:50.818724-07:00

Boeing paid $3.1 million FAA fine over safety violations tied to Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency

FAA Withholds Controller Pay Hike Amid Scheduling Overhaul Talks

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

South African Authorities Say They Have Downloaded Flight Data Recorders of Planes Involved in ‘Dangerously Low’ Stadium Fly Past

Airlink withdraws plan for another flypast as South African authority probes Cape Town stunt

Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

Southwest to Open First Four Airport Lounges in 2027

Southwest Airlines to Launch First Airport Lounge Network With Chase

US considers sanctions on airlines and aircraft lessors over Iran ties

United Airlines sets first domestic routes for XLR debut

Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling $900K in Aircraft Parts to Russia

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

Boeing paid $3.1 million fine to FAA over widespread safety violations

FAA Withholds Controller Pay Hike Amid Scheduling Overhaul Talks

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

United Airlines sets first domestic routes for XLR debut

LATAM selects Curitiba as E195-E2 maintenance base

Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling $900K in Aircraft Parts to Russia

LATAM selects Curitiba as E195-E2 maintenance base

Avia Solutions Group first-half loss tops €110m

Vueling postpones B737 MAX entry into service due to seat certification delays

AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines

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JetBlue unveils BlueFirst domestic first class with 12-16 premium seats on A220s and A320s

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