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New York Times • Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar

UAE authorities classify Flydubai cockpit attack as terrorism, raising questions over copilot’s prior radicalization

UAE authorities have confirmed terrorist intent in an incident on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv in which Omani copilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked the captain, prompting a rapid descent. Al-Hammami had reportedly been removed from a previous airline over extremist views before joining Flydubai.

Financial Times

Flydubai co-pilot allegedly used axe to carry out ‘terrorist act’ on flight

lemonde.fr • Le Monde with AFP

UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

Also: The Independent, Economic Times, The Independent and newsable.asianetnews.com

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2026-10-03T03:19:59.432889-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

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

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

By Wall Street Journal: Two hours into a FlyDubai flight this week, a violent chain of events subjected a Boeing BA 0.67%increase; up pointing triangle 737 MAX jet to enough speed and gravitational force that could tear it to pieces.

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

Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

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.

1 Source

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

NASA

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

ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development

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.

1 Source

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

eVTOL Archer Aviation

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

GA Europe Accident Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

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

UAE authorities classify Flydubai cockpit attack as terrorism, raising questions over copilot’s prior radicalization

Flydubai co-pilot allegedly used axe to carry out ‘terrorist act’ on flight

UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

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

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

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates 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

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

Aeroméxico renews and expands credit facility to $250mn

Delta Air Lines mulls ops to Venezuela

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

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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