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Airbus probes supplier metal-panel defect on A320 family; inspections delay deliveries

Airbus has found a supplier-related quality defect in metal fuselage panels on a subset of A319/A320/A321neo aircraft, triggering inspections and delaying some deliveries worldwide. The planemaker says the root cause has been identified and contained, but the issue tightens pressure on its 2025 production ramp.

2025-12-01T02:55:07.915501-08:00

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Solar radiation corrupts A320 flight‑control software; EASA orders emergency fix as carriers warn of travel disruption

2025-11-28T09:54:09.894869-08:00

Reuters

AOG Technics director pleads guilty to supplying counterfeit CFM56 engine parts (2019–2023)

2025-12-01T05:01:31.658644-08:00

Reuters

Trump tells airlines to treat Venezuelan airspace as closed amid U.S. military buildup

2025-11-29T05:30:05.598494-08:00

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The Independent

UK probe detects largest solar radiation spike in 20 years — implications for aviation safety A UK probe has detected the largest solar radiation spike in 20 years, a dataset scientists say can improve aviation safety during solar storms. The observations clarify particle and radiation levels that threaten avionics, HF communications and polar-route operations, offering inputs to forecasting and operational mitigations.

2025-12-01T23:47:02.145059-08:00

UK probe detects largest solar radiation spike in 20 years — implications for aviation safety

South China Morning Post

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes calls Airbus software glitch 'bizarre', warns planemakers not to rush testing AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes described an Airbus software glitch as "bizarre" and urged planemakers and suppliers not to "rush" testing amid intense pressure to meet delivery and revenue targets. He said thorough verification is essential to prevent operational disruption and reputational damage.

2025-12-01T22:58:47.091445-08:00

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes calls Airbus software glitch 'bizarre', warns planemakers not to rush testing

Economic Times

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Air India flew A320 on eight sectors with expired airworthiness certificate; DGCA opens probe Air India operated an Airbus A320 on eight revenue sectors with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate, prompting the DGCA to open a probe, ground the aircraft and suspend staff involved. The airline has launched an internal investigation and sought external help to review CAMO processes; regulatory penalties may follow.

2025-12-01T21:10:25.668639-08:00

Air India flew A320 on eight sectors with expired airworthiness certificate; DGCA opens probe

Wall Street Journal

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FAA opens probe into airlines' flight reductions at 40 major airports during government shutdown The FAA has opened an investigation into whether carriers met regulatory requirements when cutting flying at 40 major airports during the U.S. government shutdown, seeking carrier data on the scale and justification for cutbacks as furloughs reduced agency oversight and ATC capacity.

2025-12-01T18:26:26.196847-08:00

FAA opens probe into airlines' flight reductions at 40 major airports during government shutdown

Aviation Week

Pipistrel first to receive Aerocivil RAC‑VLA (Very Light Aircraft) type certification in Colombia Pipistrel says it is the first organisation to receive Aerocivil’s Colombian Regulation‑Very Light Aircraft (RAC‑VLA) type certification. The approval establishes a regulatory basis for Pipistrel’s very‑light aircraft to be formally type‑certified and registered in Colombia, enabling operation under the RAC‑VLA framework.

2025-12-01T13:52:57.405197-08:00

Pipistrel first to receive Aerocivil RAC‑VLA (Very Light Aircraft) type certification in Colombia

DefenseNews.com

Marines seek Osprey‑portable GPS landing system to enable 90‑minute austere airfield operations The US Marine Corps has issued a requirement for an Osprey‑compatible, portable GPS landing system that can be flown into austere sites and make them operational for aircraft landings within 90 minutes. The capability is aimed at accelerating expeditionary basing and enabling rapid, distributed operations.

2025-12-01T11:46:50.343779-08:00

Marines seek Osprey‑portable GPS landing system to enable 90‑minute austere airfield operations

Leeham News

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Boeing 777X certification delayed; 777‑9 entry‑into‑service pushed to 2027 as Emirates reacts Boeing announced in October another delay to 777X certification, moving 777‑9 entry‑into‑service from 2026 to 2027. The slip — the latest in a programme already years late — prompted a public response from Emirates president Tim Clark, and will force airlines to adjust delivery expectations.

2025-12-01T10:21:42.379035-08:00

Boeing 777X certification delayed; 777‑9 entry‑into‑service pushed to 2027 as Emirates reacts

AeroTime

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Airbus bans A320neo/A321neo takeoffs with PW1100G in freezing fog below 150m visibility Airbus has imposed new cold‑weather takeoff restrictions for A320neo/A321neo aircraft fitted with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, banning departures in freezing fog when visibility falls below 150 metres and updating ground‑engine procedures for icing after an Air Astana incident.

2025-12-01T09:41:11.074737-08:00

Airbus bans A320neo/A321neo takeoffs with PW1100G in freezing fog below 150m visibility

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