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GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

GE will introduce a Leap-1B engine update this year as part of the certification process to address a cabin-smoke concern tied to activation of a load-reduction device. Separately, CFM says work on a finalized Leap-1B EEC software load is underway to resolve safety concerns affecting the 737 MAX.

2026-05-21T10:26:34.876845-07:00

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SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

2026-05-21T08:54:22.976338-07:00

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EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ

2026-05-21T09:04:44.924711-07:00

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Gama Aviation (San Marino) obtains San Marino AOC #SM-007

2026-05-21T09:10:14.486493-07:00

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Option under review: Special Operations Command could convert in-production C-130Js to MC-130J standard after Iran losses With MC-130Js reportedly destroyed in Iran, Special Operations Command is considering a path to replace the capability by completing modifications on in-production Lockheed Martin C-130Js to the MC-130J standard. The approach would preserve aircraft availability by leveraging already-building airframes rather than restarting from scratch.

2026-05-21T11:40:00.607079-07:00

Option under review: Special Operations Command could convert in-production C-130Js to MC-130J standard after Iran losses

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GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s GE will introduce a Leap-1B engine update this year as part of the certification process to address a cabin-smoke concern tied to activation of a load-reduction device. Separately, CFM says work on a finalized Leap-1B EEC software load is underway to resolve safety concerns affecting the 737 MAX.

2026-05-21T10:26:34.876845-07:00

GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

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Gama Aviation (San Marino) obtains San Marino AOC #SM-007 Gama Aviation (San Marino) has received its San Marino air operator’s certificate, AOC #SM-007, aligning with aircraft management and charter plans outlined by deputy managing director for aircraft management and charter Philipp Schuster in early 2026.

2026-05-21T09:10:14.486493-07:00

Gama Aviation (San Marino) obtains San Marino AOC #SM-007

Skift

EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ European air connectivity “essentially flatlined” in 2025, with IATA citing just 1% net growth in routes linking Europe internally and to global markets amid high costs and onerous regulation. In parallel, Europe’s safety regulator is grounding its own airlines, while British Airways is cutting capacity to seven Middle East destinations for summer 2026.

2026-05-21T09:04:44.924711-07:00

EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ

FlightGlobal

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis A radar manufacturer disputed the inquiry’s hypothesis that cockpit weather radar output on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777 was “underpainted” under certain conditions during the 2024 serious upset over Myanmar. The challenge directly counters investigators’ technical explanation underpinning the SQ321 case.

2026-05-21T08:54:22.976338-07:00

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

Bloomberg

Iran-war-driven jet fuel spike forces airlines to hedge—or cut, surcharge, and lobby for relief Since the start of the Iran conflict, jet fuel prices have surged and become more volatile, exposing wide differences in airlines’ fuel-risk protection. Carriers are moving from hedging strategies to operational and commercial responses—seeking price relief from state oil refiners, avoiding fuel surcharges, and, in some cases, cancelling flights—as fuel cost pressure threatens near-term profitability.

2026-05-21T08:12:33.835285-07:00

Iran-war-driven jet fuel spike forces airlines to hedge—or cut, surcharge, and lobby for relief

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

JetBlue accused of negligently rerouting quadriplegic passenger, alleged pressure-ulcer injuries after extended forced seating A lawsuit alleges JetBlue negligently rerouted a quadriplegic passenger on an international itinerary, forcing him to sit far longer than planned. The passenger reportedly developed a Stage III pressure ulcer and experienced “agonizing pain” following the added hours.

2026-05-21T06:44:50.984739-07:00

JetBlue accused of negligently rerouting quadriplegic passenger, alleged pressure-ulcer injuries after extended forced seating

Vertical Mag

Entrol’s FTD Level 5 helicopter simulator certified in Brazil—first in-country approval for advanced rotorcraft training Entrol’s entrol FTD Level 5 simulator has received certification in Brazil, enabling higher-fidelity helicopter training in a key regional market. The approval positions the simulator for broader use with flight schools and operators seeking advanced instruction beyond basic procedural training.

2026-05-21T06:40:57.739086-07:00

Entrol’s FTD Level 5 helicopter simulator certified in Brazil—first in-country approval for advanced rotorcraft training

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GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

EU air connectivity stagnates in 2025 as regulators, high costs and Middle East risk squeeze capacity; BA cuts summer 2026 frequ

Gama Aviation (San Marino) obtains San Marino AOC #SM-007

News Timeline