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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Airbus reviews more than 500 A321neos after corrosion-protection quality deviation; no safety risk reported

Airbus has identified and contained a quality deviation in the lower forward fuselage of a number of A321neos that could reduce internal corrosion resistance. More than 500 aircraft, including delivered jets and aircraft still in production, are under review; Airbus says the aircraft can continue flying and a remedy is available.

Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

Airbus Grappling With Fresh Quality Issue on A321 Jet Model

Reuters • Allison Lampert, Carlos Méndez, Mrinmay Dey

Airbus identifies A321neo quality defect but says no safety risk

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2026-09-24T14:06:14.643428-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Vietnam Airlines deploys $179mn of 2025 share proceeds

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Vietnam Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-09-24T18:50:50.117590-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

US airlines oppose China's bid to add more flights

By Reuters: The head of industry group Airlines for America said on Thursday that US carriers oppose adding more direct flights from China to the United States even as Chinese ‌President Xi Jinping raised the idea.

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2026-09-24T15:28:45.911060-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, Rajesh Kumar Singh

Alaska Air expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification this month

By Reuters: Alaska Air expects Boeing's 737 MAX 10 to be certified by the end of September and plans to take delivery of its first aircraft next spring, Chief Operating Officer Jason Berry told Reuters on Thursday.

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2026-09-24T12:05:32.607374-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Game Aerospace GB2 firefighting aircraft makes first flight

By AeroTime: Game Aerospace’s GB2 firefighting aircraft completed its first flight in Arkansas as the company pursues FAA certification for the 1,200-gallon airtanker.

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Game Aerospace GB2 Completes First Flight

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Game Aerospace flies new GB2 firefighting aircraft for the first time

5 Sources

2026-09-24T13:51:19.265871-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

CNBC • Natasha Abellard

What must happen for Boeing stock to get unstuck. The company needs, at least, to do its part

By CNBC: Some of the headwinds facing the jetmaker — both in and out of its control — need to clear up.

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2026-09-24T12:36:04.362329-07:00

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Garmin Autoland Approved for Use on Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-12 PRO

By AINonline: Safety Autoland system is standard equipment on the latest PC-12 model.

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2026-09-24T09:21:51.985777-07:00

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Aviation Week • Guy Norris

2026-09-24T03:20:14.403179-07:00

Airbus reviews more than 500 A321neos after corrosion-protection quality deviation; no safety risk reported

Airbus Grappling With Fresh Quality Issue on A321 Jet Model

Airbus identifies A321neo quality defect but says no safety risk

Vietnam Airlines deploys $179mn of 2025 share proceeds

US airlines oppose China's bid to add more flights

Alaska Air expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification this month

Game Aerospace GB2 firefighting aircraft makes first flight

Game Aerospace GB2 Completes First Flight

Game Aerospace flies new GB2 firefighting aircraft for the first time

What must happen for Boeing stock to get unstuck. The company needs, at least, to do its part

Garmin Autoland Approved for Use on Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-12 PRO

United Takes First Pratt GTF Advantage-Powered A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney’s more durable GTF delivered for first time with United A321XLR

United Airlines Receives First Airbus A321XLR Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage Engines

Vietnam Airlines deploys $179mn of 2025 share proceeds

US airlines oppose China's bid to add more flights

New A321neo quality defect adds pressure to Airbus delivery schedule

Game Aerospace GB2 firefighting aircraft makes first flight

What must happen for Boeing stock to get unstuck. The company needs, at least, to do its part

Alaska Air expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification this month

Colombia's avianca secures $300mn for MRO service in Brazil

Iranian Flights to Gulf Hubs Canceled as New U.S. Sanctions Take Effect

Malta Air 737 landed with critically-low fuel after airport erroneously rejected diversion

Finnair adapts pilot training for daily GPS interference in Baltic

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with options for 50 more

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