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Boeing sales chief Brad McMullen to retire in December; Ryan Weir named successor

Boeing commercial jetliner sales chief Brad McMullen will retire in December, with Ryan Weir, who currently leads the North American market, set to take over, according to a company memo cited by Reuters. The appointment puts a new executive in one of the industry’s most prominent sales roles.

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2026-10-16T14:28:25.527727-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, David Shepardson

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration ‌is set to approve the long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, after completing a key safety review on Friday, three people familiar with the matter said.

The Air Current

Boeing and FAA hold final meeting to clear 737 Max 10 for certification

Dj's Aviation

Boeing 737 MAX 10 To Be Certified Next Week

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2026-10-16T12:04:32.067031-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

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Airline Geeks

American Adds New Route to South America

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ITA Airways Returns to Venezuela as Lufthansa Group Builds Rome Hub

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2026-10-16T11:15:27.920528-07:00

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Fortune • Mia Osmonbekov

Italy's air traffic now fully restored after a network disruption led to 50% less planes in the sky

By Fortune: Italy’s air traffic capacity was fully restored on Friday after overnight problems hit the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide, air navigation company ENAV said.

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Italy restores air traffic capacity after network failure causes mass disruption

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2026-10-16T08:15:14.406419-07:00

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Air-Traffic Controllers Reach Deal With FAA for 2.8% Pay Increase

By Wall Street Journal: Federal transportation officials struck a pay deal with the major union representing air-traffic controllers that aims to end a work practice that drew scrutiny after a deadly crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

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2026-10-16T14:34:14.870280-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

The Army's Plan For Employing LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Against Its Adversaries

By The War Zone: A vision of Army units launching long-range one-way attack drones at targets like enemy warships and ballistic missile is taking shape.

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2026-10-16T12:29:08.370759-07:00

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Reuters • Allison Lampert, David Shepardson

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

By Reuters: The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, in a setback to US President Donald Trump's move to revive direct US-Beirut flights.

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2026-10-16T10:04:25.540019-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's STA Jets to acquire International Jet

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Business Jets STAjets Gulfstream GIV-SP, © STAjets By Luciano Braganca 16Oct2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed STAjets (KFB, Santa Ana, CA ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Jet Aviation Services (IJA, Denver Centennial ), in line with plans to acquire another Part 135-certified operator outlined by COO Erik Neiderman in an exclusive interview with ch-aviation at the NBAA-BACE 2025 convention in Las Vegas.

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2026-10-16T10:35:38.686495-07:00

Boeing sales chief Brad McMullen to retire in December; Ryan Weir named successor

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

Boeing and FAA hold final meeting to clear 737 Max 10 for certification

Boeing 737 MAX 10 To Be Certified Next Week

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

American Adds New Route to South America

ITA Airways Returns to Venezuela as Lufthansa Group Builds Rome Hub

Italy's air traffic now fully restored after a network disruption led to 50% less planes in the sky

Italy restores air traffic capacity after network failure causes mass disruption

Air-Traffic Controllers Reach Deal With FAA for 2.8% Pay Increase

The Army's Plan For Employing LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Against Its Adversaries

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

US's STA Jets to acquire International Jet

Air-Traffic Controllers Reach Deal With FAA for 2.8% Pay Increase

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing sales chief McMullen to retire, company memo says

Italy's air traffic now fully restored after a network disruption led to 50% less planes in the sky

The Army's Plan For Employing LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Against Its Adversaries

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

US's STA Jets to acquire International Jet

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

No Surprise: Italian Airlines Fight Emirates as Dubai-Based Mega Carrier Seeks More Flying Rights in Italy

US's Key Lime Air inks new Denver lease after dispute

Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Rapid Rewards Transforms, Delta One’s Next Act

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

JAL orders 16 Embraer E190-E2s, with options for 10, to replace J-Air’s regional fleet

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