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EASA to require CFM56 fan-blade inspections after debris release on 737

EASA plans to instruct operators of Boeing 737s powered by CFM International CFM56 engines to inspect fan blades after a failure released debris forward of the engine. The agency warns uncontained fragments could damage aircraft structures, making the event a fleet-wide safety and compliance issue.

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Libya says ICAO airspace restrictions imposed in 2015 have been lifted

Libya’s Ministry of Transport said the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization has removed airspace restrictions issued in 2015 during the country’s civil war. The announcement marks a change to international aviation measures affecting Libya, though the ministry’s statement, as reported, did not specify the operational details or timing of implementation.

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Libya says international aviation restrictions lifted after 11 years

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Nolinor launches fleet management offering for Canada’s CAR 705 sector

Canadian operator Nolinor has launched a fleet management offering tied to CAR 705, the regulatory category identified in the announcement. The available report provides no further detail on the service’s scope, intended customers or commercial terms.

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Fly Erbil wins Iraqi AOC, clearing path to expand its network

Fly Erbil received an air operator’s certificate from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority in Baghdad on Oct. 20, 2026, formally recognizing the former virtual carrier as an Iraqi airline. The certification gives the company a regulatory basis to expand its flight network, it said.

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Survey: Nearly one in four European pilots flies while too tired, with little progress in fatigue management

A survey of 7,200 European pilots found that more than three-quarters had experienced microsleep in flight, while nearly one in four had flown despite feeling too tired to work. Fatigue-management results showed little change from 2023, with concerns about sanctions and marked differences between countries and airline types.

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Investigators cite excessive pitch input after bounced landing in Delta A321 tail-strike at LaGuardia

US investigators believe excessive pitch input after a bounced landing caused a Delta Air Lines A321 to strike its tail at New York LaGuardia earlier this year. The first officer was undergoing operational training at the time of the occurrence.

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Boeing’s 737 Max 10 certification marks a return to certification progress for the MAX family

After years without a new MAX variant certification, Boeing’s 737 Max 10 has been certified, following the 737 Max 7, according to the article. The milestone signals renewed progress on two variants in a program whose certification path has been closely watched.