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FAA proposes inspections for Boeing 737 MAX seat tracks after improper seat assembly installations

The FAA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive covering Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the US, requiring inspections of passenger seat assemblies and tracks. The agency warns faulty installations could compromise seat performance and increase injury and emergency evacuation/tievacuation risks during an emergency. The proposal affects 453 MAXs.

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2026-07-27T04:22:32.584542-07:00

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FAA proposes AD for Boeing 737 MAX after improper installation of certain seat assemblies

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2026-07-26T10:35:50.836851-07:00

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Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031)

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2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

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NTSB issues formal warning to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary over premature public remarks on Malta 737 depressurization window blo

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2026-07-22T19:07:40.631478-07:00

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FAA proposes inspections for Boeing 737 MAX seat tracks after improper seat assembly installations The FAA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive covering Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the US, requiring inspections of passenger seat assemblies and tracks. The agency warns faulty installations could compromise seat performance and increase injury and emergency evacuation/tievacuation risks during an emergency. The proposal affects 453 MAXs.

2026-07-27T04:22:32.584542-07:00

FAA proposes inspections for Boeing 737 MAX seat tracks after improper seat assembly installations

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FAA proposes AD for Boeing 737 MAX after improper installation of certain seat assemblies The FAA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, citing findings that certain seat assemblies were not correctly installed. The action would require corrective measures to address the installation issue before further operation, pending finalization of the rule.

2026-07-26T10:35:50.836851-07:00

FAA proposes AD for Boeing 737 MAX after improper installation of certain seat assemblies

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Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031) Aerolíneas Argentinas says it will add 20 new aircraft between 2027 and 2031 under a self-financed 2027–2031 plan, the airline’s largest fleet renewal programme in more than a decade. The carrier is positioning the move as network modernization across short-, medium- and long-haul, with fleet renewals spanning Boeing and Airbus types.

2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas commits to 20-strong fleet renewal (2027–2031)

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Corendon and TUI fly bid to operate Dutch government Boeing 737 (BBJ) Corendon and TUI fly have put forward offers to operate the Dutch government’s Boeing 737 business jet (BBJ). The move brings new operators into consideration for state-flight capability using a 737 platform, shaping how the Netherlands manages government air transport.

2026-07-24T03:04:56.273956-07:00

Corendon and TUI fly bid to operate Dutch government Boeing 737 (BBJ)

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Southwest’s 737-700 utilization drop and technical cancellations pressure results as MAX 7 delays add costs Southwest posted a strong profit beat but issued cautious guidance amid operational strain tied to its 737-700 fleet, where utilization is declining and technical cancellations are rising. The airline also flagged that delays related to MAX 7 are adding measurable costs, complicating near-term planning.

2026-07-23T07:37:31.645136-07:00

Southwest’s 737-700 utilization drop and technical cancellations pressure results as MAX 7 delays add costs

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Court decertifies 2025 shareholder class action accusing Boeing of putting profit over safety A federal court has decertified a 2025 shareholder class action alleging Boeing prioritized profit over safety and overstated its commitment to safe aircraft. The claims referenced the lead-up to the Jan. 2024 Alaska Airlines incident involving a midair blowout of a cabin panel on a 737-9.

2026-07-23T06:49:49.107245-07:00

Court decertifies 2025 shareholder class action accusing Boeing of putting profit over safety

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a twice-weekly seasonal Doha–Katowice freighter service using Boeing 777 freighters, bolstering Central Europe’s access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines plans to add four 737-800BCF aircraft to raise its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines signed with Boeing for its first converted B767-300ER(BCF).

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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Aerolineas Argentinas locks in decade-largest fleet renewal, using ACG and Avolon leases—and dropping the 737 MAX 9 for more 737 Aerolineas Argentinas signed leasing agreements with ACG and Avolon for 16 of the 20 aircraft it plans to renew, unveiled at Farnborough. The flag carrier is also accelerating its long-haul fleet replacement and, instead of the 737 MAX 9, is opting for additional 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

2026-07-23T01:20:32.339940-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas locks in decade-largest fleet renewal, using ACG and Avolon leases—and dropping the 737 MAX 9 for more 737

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