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ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

Australia’s ATSB says a Qantas Boeing 737-800 returned to Sydney after a loud bang from the right engine during the take-off roll on 8 November 2024 (QF520 to Brisbane). Investigators found the event stemmed from a turbine-blade crack and noted the failure occurred after V1, limiting abort options.

2026-04-29T04:41:09.331475-07:00

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H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

2026-04-29T05:20:47.979361-07:00

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SkyHop Aviation gets India DGCA AOC to launch commercial seaplane operations

2026-04-29T01:58:45.875851-07:00

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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

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H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft Smartflyer says H55 has delivered the first batch of Adagio battery modules that are “certifiable” for Smartflyer’s SFX1 electric aircraft, marking a key milestone in the powertrain development program. The shipment advances component readiness as Smartflyer moves deeper into aircraft-level integration.

2026-04-29T05:20:47.979361-07:00

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

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ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1 Australia’s ATSB says a Qantas Boeing 737-800 returned to Sydney after a loud bang from the right engine during the take-off roll on 8 November 2024 (QF520 to Brisbane). Investigators found the event stemmed from a turbine-blade crack and noted the failure occurred after V1, limiting abort options.

2026-04-29T04:41:09.331475-07:00

ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

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SkyHop Aviation gets India DGCA AOC to launch commercial seaplane operations SkyHop Aviation says India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued its air operator’s certificate (AOC), clearing the start of commercial seaplane flights. The start-up confirmed the certification and indicated it will move forward with its launch plans.

2026-04-29T01:58:45.875851-07:00

SkyHop Aviation gets India DGCA AOC to launch commercial seaplane operations

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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del Airbus has requested an extension to the FAA deadline of 31 July to introduce secondary cockpit barriers on A220 aircraft. The manufacturer cites certification delays and supply-chain hold-ups that have prevented it from completing the required modifications, echoing a similar request from Horizon Air.

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

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Airbus will not have A220 ‘secondary’ cockpit barriers ready by FAA’s July deadline

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

Airbus will not have A220 ‘sec

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France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis France has restricted flights of its Airbus A400M following a deadly crash in Spain. With operational needs in Africa and Iraq, the French Air Force is expected to remain as the sole service flying the military transport plane for “essential operations.”

2026-04-28T13:34:25.392938-07:00

France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis

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Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug Airbus warned of a technical bug that could affect engines on its A400M fleet. The issue raises new reliability, maintenance and in-service support considerations for operators and highlights ongoing scrutiny around propulsion performance as aircraft availability becomes mission-critical.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.224859-07:00

Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug

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Space Force FY27 request ramps Space Data Network ambitions and PNT/SATCOM funding The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 request includes billions for the Space Data Network (SDN), positioning a sprawling network of military and commercial data relay satellites as core space-enabled sensing and communications infrastructure. Officials also seek significant increases across SATCOM, missile tracking, and position, navigation and timing (PNT) RDT&E and procurement.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00

Space Force FY27 request ramps Space Data Network ambitions and PNT/SATCOM funding

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ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

SkyHop Aviation gets India DGCA AOC to launch commercial seaplane operations

FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

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