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FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings

The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect Boeing 787 Dreamliners for fatigue cracks linked to manufacturing 'shim gaps'—oversized gaps between structural components. The measure is the latest regulatory response to a series of quality-control concerns affecting Boeing-built aircraft.

2026-03-13T10:53:53.237527-07:00

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Intoxicated Passenger Bites JetBlue Flight Attendant; Sentenced to Probation

2026-03-13T03:38:08.591538-07:00

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Gulf airspace closures reroute traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers redeploy capacity

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

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Thales' Yannick Assouad: AI cockpits, GPS threats and decarbonization

2026-03-13T02:48:28.018135-07:00

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FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect Boeing 787 Dreamliners for fatigue cracks linked to manufacturing 'shim gaps'—oversized gaps between structural components. The measure is the latest regulatory response to a series of quality-control concerns affecting Boeing-built aircraft.

2026-03-13T10:53:53.237527-07:00

FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings

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Senator seeks watchdog probe into government use of laser anti‑drone system in Texas The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Commerce aviation subcommittee has asked for a government watchdog investigation into two recent incidents in Texas involving government use of a laser‑based anti‑drone system, citing concerns about the deployments. It escalates congressional scrutiny of counter‑drone tools.

2026-03-13T04:24:22.360446-07:00

Senator seeks watchdog probe into government use of laser anti‑drone system in Texas

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Intoxicated Passenger Bites JetBlue Flight Attendant; Sentenced to Probation A heavily intoxicated passenger on a JetBlue flight bit a flight attendant and disrupted the flight, forcing an onboard disturbance response. In the subsequent criminal case, the passenger avoided jail and was sentenced to probation, court documents show.

2026-03-13T03:38:08.591538-07:00

Intoxicated Passenger Bites JetBlue Flight Attendant; Sentenced to Probation

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Gulf airspace closures reroute traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers redeploy capacity Airspace closures and safety concerns from the Iran conflict have triggered cancellations and reroutes across Gulf hubs, prompting many carriers to suspend Gulf services. Air Astana reallocated Gulf capacity to Asian routes and is handling surging transit traffic; Etihad runs a limited schedule while Seychelles and Tanzania expand alternative links.

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

Gulf airspace closures reroute traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers redeploy capacity

Reuters

German Eurofighters and Romanian F‑16s scrambled after radar detects drones over southeastern Romania On March 13, radar systems in southeastern Romania detected aerial targets near the border with Ukraine. Romanian Air Force F‑16s and German Eurofighter Typhoons were scrambled in separate intercepts after air‑defence forces were placed on high alert; authorities said the objects were identified as drones.

2026-03-13T03:04:15.351428-07:00

German Eurofighters and Romanian F‑16s scrambled after radar detects drones over southeastern Romania

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Thales' Yannick Assouad: AI cockpits, GPS threats and decarbonization Thales' Chief Executive Yannick Assouad outlines how AI‑assisted cockpits, emerging GPS security threats and the push to decarbonize are converging to create what he calls aviation's most critical decade. He says these forces will reshape avionics, operational resilience and regulatory priorities for suppliers, airlines and militaries.

2026-03-13T02:48:28.018135-07:00

Thales' Yannick Assouad: AI cockpits, GPS threats and decarbonization

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Italy's Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence Italy's Sky Services has formally requested suspension of its operating licence from national aviation authorities, initiating a regulatory process that could pause its certificated operations. The filing triggers immediate administrative review and potential impacts to the operator's scheduled services and contractual commitments.

2026-03-13T01:20:36.083773-07:00

Italy's Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

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Rosaviatsia restricts Azur Air's operating permit after inspection Rosaviatsia has imposed temporary restrictions on Azur Air’s operating permit through June 8, 2026 following an unscheduled Rostransnadzor inspection (Feb 19–Mar 5) that cited multiple technical incidents, delays and cancellations. The carrier has already cancelled some services to Thailand as the probe continues.

2026-03-13T01:18:45.661866-07:00

Rosaviatsia restricts Azur Air's operating permit after inspection

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FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings

Intoxicated Passenger Bites JetBlue Flight Attendant; Sentenced to Probation

Gulf airspace closures reroute traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers redeploy capacity

Thales' Yannick Assouad: AI cockpits, GPS threats and decarbonization

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