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Ham radio interference disrupts faulty Boeing 787 transponders, forcing $8M fleet fix for U.S. airlines

U.S. carriers will spend about $8 million to fix Boeing 787 transponder faults after tests showed ham radio transmissions can disrupt susceptible units. Boeing and operators are implementing a targeted repair to remove a vulnerability that allows amateur radio signals to interfere with affected transponders.

2026-03-14T10:44:30.093452-07:00

AirForceTimes

USAF KC-135 Stratotanker crashes over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury in non‑combat refuelling incident

2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00

FlightGlobal

FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings

2026-03-13T10:53:53.237527-07:00

Reuters

Boeing to repair up to 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets over wiring flaws, repairs may delay deliveries

2026-03-13T09:10:58.192057-07:00

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Ham radio interference disrupts faulty Boeing 787 transponders, forcing $8M fleet fix for U.S. airlines U.S. carriers will spend about $8 million to fix Boeing 787 transponder faults after tests showed ham radio transmissions can disrupt susceptible units. Boeing and operators are implementing a targeted repair to remove a vulnerability that allows amateur radio signals to interfere with affected transponders.

2026-03-14T10:44:30.093452-07:00

Ham radio interference disrupts faulty Boeing 787 transponders, forcing $8M fleet fix for U.S. airlines

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FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect Boeing 787 Dreamliners for fatigue cracks linked to manufacturing 'shim gaps'—oversized gaps between structural components. The measure is the latest regulatory response to a series of quality-control concerns affecting Boeing-built aircraft.

2026-03-13T10:53:53.237527-07:00

FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings

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Boeing to repair up to 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets over wiring flaws, repairs may delay deliveries Boeing is repairing as many as 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets after discovering wiring flaws, Bloomberg reported. The company has begun corrective work on affected airframes; the remediation effort could delay scheduled deliveries to customers and add short‑term strain to the 737 production and delivery cadence.

2026-03-13T09:10:58.192057-07:00

Boeing to repair up to 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets over wiring flaws, repairs may delay deliveries

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

KLM evacuates Boeing 787 after 12 days stranded in Dubai amid regional security escalation KLM evacuated a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that had been stranded on Dubai's tarmac for 12 days amid escalating regional security concerns. The carrier removed the aircraft after prolonged overseas parking disrupted operational schedules, highlighting how geopolitical tensions can force rapid repositioning of jets and crews.

2026-03-13T07:59:47.296999-07:00

KLM evacuates Boeing 787 after 12 days stranded in Dubai amid regional security escalation

Aviation Week

USAF awards Boeing contract modifications totalling just over $5B for E-7A Wedgetail development and production On March 12 the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing multiple contract modifications — an initial $2.4–$2.43 billion package plus a separate $3.3 billion award — bringing cumulative program spending to just over $5 billion. The funds support continued development, production and procurement of the E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft.

2026-03-12T16:28:41.049844-07:00

USAF awards Boeing contract modifications totalling just over $5B for E-7A Wedgetail development and production

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USAF KC-135 Stratotanker crashes over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury in non‑combat refuelling incident On March 12, 2026, a U.S. Air Force KC‑135 Stratotanker crashed over western Iraq during an aerial refuelling operation tied to Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM says the two‑aircraft incident was non‑combat in origin, with rescue operations launched and an investigation under way.

2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00

USAF KC-135 Stratotanker crashes over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury in non‑combat refuelling incident

investors.astronics.com

Astronics selected to supply fuel tank access doors for Boeing 737 MAX Astronics Corporation has been selected by Boeing to supply fuel tank access doors for the 737 MAX programme. The award, described by Astronics as built on a long partnership across multiple Boeing platforms, expands the supplier's role on the MAX family.

2026-03-12T13:25:07.665335-07:00

Astronics selected to supply fuel tank access doors for Boeing 737 MAX

Reuters

USAF vice chief tells Congress Boeing must fix KC-46 problems before further U.S. orders USAF Vice Chief Gen. John Lamontagne told lawmakers during a March 4 hearing that Boeing must resolve ongoing defects in the KC‑46 aerial‑refuelling tanker before the United States places additional orders. Lamontagne said unresolved issues are constraining acceptance timelines and will shape future procurement decisions.

2026-03-12T12:58:44.382101-07:00

USAF vice chief tells Congress Boeing must fix KC-46 problems before further U.S. orders

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Ham radio interference disrupts faulty Boeing 787 transponders, forcing $8M fleet fix for U.S. airlines

USAF KC-135 Stratotanker crashes over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury in non‑combat refuelling incident

FAA proposes inspections of Boeing 787s after manufacturing 'shim gap' fatigue findings

Boeing to repair up to 25 undelivered 737 MAX jets over wiring flaws, repairs may delay deliveries

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