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Leadership   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Boeing taps Wichita chief to lead production system for next single-aisle jet

Boeing has appointed Sean Black, the executive overseeing its Wichita operation, to lead development of the company’s future production system. The move comes as Boeing prepares the industrial foundation for an all-new single-aisle aircraft, making manufacturing strategy a central focus of the program’s early development.

2026-09-09T10:21:30.603162-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Captain accidentally pressed go-around switch before 787-9 tail-strike at Houston

By FlightGlobal: All Nippon Airways twinjet had just touched down after Cat III autoland approach in fog. US investigators have determined that a Boeing 787-9 captain inadvertently activated the take-off/go-around switch during touchdown at Houston, causing the twinjet to pitch up and sustain a tail-strike.

2026-09-09T11:37:18.650789-07:00
Antitrust   North America   M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

U.S. regulators clear Volaris–Viva merger, with Mexican approval still pending

By FlightGlobal: Mexican government commission is expected to make a decision on the deal by year's end. The merger of Mexican low-cost carriers Volaris and Viva (formerly VivaAerobus) likely won't see further scrutiny from US regulators.

2026-09-09T09:20:49.335490-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Policy & Regulation  
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SpaceNews.com • Tim Franta

The missing piece of America's supersonic comeback could also enable inland spaceports

By SpaceNews.com: Two recent FAA actions could reshape how the United States approaches high-speed aviation and spaceflight. In July, the FAA announced a rulemaking effort to allow supersonic overland flight, implementing Executive Order 14304.

2026-09-09T08:37:41.066644-07:00
SAF   Supply Chain   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   United Airlines  
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Skift • Tasmin Lockwood

United Airlines' CEO Wants The U.S. To Fund SAF Like It Funded Solar

By Skift: Supply chain woes have long blocked the uptake of SAF, but United Airlines’ Scott Kirby sees potential in corn and soy currently grown for biodiesel. He wants more government support to firm up the industry — but criticized Europe’s approach.

2026-09-09T08:55:15.980468-07:00