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The FAA determined that a software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX poses no flight-safety risk, clearing a regulatory obstacle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10. The finding advances Boeing’s effort to secure approval for the largest member of the MAX family.
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The FAA determined that a software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX poses no flight-safety risk, clearing a regulatory obstacle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10. The finding advances Boeing’s effort to secure approval for the largest member of the MAX family.
EASA has issued an operational risk warning covering airline activity in Saudi Arabia, Mali and Somalia. The advisory places the three markets under renewed scrutiny for carriers assessing flight planning, route exposure and applicable safety and security procedures.
A Reach Air Medical Services helicopter crashed into the Pacific shortly after takeoff from Catalina Island, killing two crewmembers and a patient. Two other people survived and were recovering from injuries; the helicopter came to rest in about 240 feet of water, and the NTSB is investigating the cause.
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Boeing engineers and technical workers approved four-year labor agreements, averting a strike involving more than 15,500 employees and protecting continuity on programs including the 737 MAX 10 and 777-9. Separately, an FAA expert panel found a 737 MAX flight-computer software glitch did not present a safety concern, clearing a path toward approval of a larger MAX variant.
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Investigators have disclosed that the crew of a Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran the runway at Miami was not provided crosswind or tailwind information during landing clearance. They have not determined whether gusting winds or a tailwind contributed to the fatal accident sequence.
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The NTSB’s preliminary report on 21 Air Flight 7598’s fatal Miami Airport overrun says the Boeing 767 crew was not provided required tailwind information before landing. The aircraft touched down 3,750 feet beyond the runway threshold amid ignored speed warnings and a missed go-around call.
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Airbus has asked some A330neo operators to conduct additional checks for stray tools linked to a quality issue discovered during production in September 2026. Aircraft already delivered may require inspections during scheduled maintenance, while affected jets have been cleared for delivery after checks.
India’s aviation regulator plans to review SpiceJet’s operations and financial position, bringing renewed regulatory scrutiny to the airline’s ability to sustain safe and reliable service while managing its financial responsibilities.
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