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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

737 MAX 7 and 10 Certification Slips to 2026 as FAA Reviews Supply Chain

The FAA has declined to lift Boeing’s 38-jet/month MAX production cap until it completes a fresh review of the planemaker’s supply chain, even as critical certifications for the stretched MAX 10 and shortened MAX 7 are now delayed to 2026 due to wing-line bottlenecks and unresolved engine anti-ice system redesigns. Carriers such as Alaska Airlines have pushed their first MAX 10 deliveries into 2026–27.

2025-07-24T12:55:15.843147-07:00

GlobalAir.com

FAA Finalizes MOSAIC Rule to Expand Light-Sport Aircraft into Mainstream GA Market

2025-07-22T14:52:07.378984-07:00

Airways Magazine

Boeing Starts Wing Spar Drilling on First 777-8 Freighter, Aiming for 2028 Delivery

2025-07-22T06:09:28.048542-07:00

Vertical Mag

SLI inks firm order for 25 Beta ALIA CTOL electric aircraft

2025-07-23T05:47:06.762520-07:00

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FAA to review supply chain as wing and anti-ice issues push 737 MAX 7/10 certification into 2026 The FAA has not received Boeing’s request to lift its 38-aircraft-per-month cap on 737 MAX output and will conduct a comprehensive supply-chain review before approving any rate increase. Persistent wing production bottlenecks and engine anti-ice system problems have delayed certification of the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 until 2026, pushing initial deliveries into 2026-27.

2025-07-24T12:55:15.843147-07:00

FAA to review supply chain as wing and anti-ice issues push 737 MAX 7/10 certification into 2026

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LOT Polish Airlines Unveils Recaro Economy Seats for A220, 737 MAX and 787 Retrofit LOT Polish Airlines and Recaro have unveiled their new economy-class cabin, featuring Recaro’s R2 seats linefit on upcoming Boeing 737 MAX 8s and Airbus A220s, with R3 units to retrofit the carrier’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. All shipsets will be manufactured exclusively at Recaro’s Poland facility.

2025-07-24T09:11:35.284480-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines Unveils Recaro Economy Seats for A220, 737 MAX and 787 Retrofit

Aviation Week

UAE’s Calidus Light Attack Aircraft Advances Toward Service with Turkish Backing The UAE’s first domestically produced Calidus light attack aircraft is progressing toward operational status with significant technical support from Turkish industry partners. The milestone highlights Abu Dhabi’s ambition to establish indigenous combat aviation capabilities and diversify its defense industrial base.

2025-07-24T08:55:03.853940-07:00

UAE’s Calidus Light Attack Aircraft Advances Toward Service with Turkish Backing

Vertical Mag

MD Helicopters Launches Super D20B Upgrade Adding 350-lb MGW to MD 500D MD Helicopters has announced the Super D20B modification for its MD 500D, featuring longer main and tail rotor blades, reinforced gearbox, redesigned tail boom and empennage. The upgrade raises maximum gross weight by 350 pounds, enhancing payload flexibility for utility, law enforcement and defense operators.

2025-07-24T05:42:51.044511-07:00

MD Helicopters Launches Super D20B Upgrade Adding 350-lb MGW to MD 500D

DefenseNews.com

Airbus and Turkish Aerospace Industries ink Hürjet export partnership for Spain Turkish Aerospace Industries and Airbus have signed an agreement at IDEF 2025 to export up to 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers to Spain under its ITS-C programme, supported by a 15-company Spanish industrial consortium and GE Aerospace’s F404 engine integration after a year of collaboration.

2025-07-24T04:22:31.387152-07:00

Airbus and Turkish Aerospace Industries ink Hürjet export partnership for Spain

Reuters

Honeywell hikes 2025 outlook as aerospace parts and services demand remains strong Honeywell beat Wall Street estimates in Q2, propelled by robust aerospace parts sales and maintenance services, and subsequently lifted its full-year 2025 guidance. The upbeat outlook underscores strong aftermarket demand and execution across Honeywell’s aerospace systems and services portfolio.

2025-07-24T03:51:16.174661-07:00

Honeywell hikes 2025 outlook as aerospace parts and services demand remains strong

euro-sd.com

Turkish 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter ‘Kaan’ Advances with New Prototypes amid Global Interest Turkey’s indigenous Kaan fifth-generation stealth fighter programme marks a pivotal development phase as Turkish Aerospace Industries builds new prototypes. Backed by rising export interest and a push for domestic autonomy, the project advances amid complex geopolitical dynamics and growing defence partnerships aimed at strengthening Ankara’s strategic posture.

2025-07-23T23:34:36.016163-07:00

Turkish 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter ‘Kaan’ Advances with New Prototypes amid Global Interest

FlightGlobal

Bell CEO Atherton Eyes MV-75 Tiltrotor Surge Amid 525 Program Delays Two years into her tenure, Lisa Atherton is at the helm of Bell as the US Army finalizes commitments on the MV-75 tiltrotor—set to redefine vertical lift—while the 525 super-medium-twin lags behind in civil certification, testing the company’s commercial growth outlook.

2025-07-23T22:20:57.956759-07:00

Bell CEO Atherton Eyes MV-75 Tiltrotor Surge Amid 525 Program Delays

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