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Cargolux inspects 747-8F fleet after parked freighter’s landing gear collapses in Luxembourg

Cargolux is inspecting its Boeing 747-8F fleet after the left wing landing gear of aircraft LX-VCF collapsed while the freighter was parked at Luxembourg Airport on Oct. 23. No injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation.

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Riyadh Air shifts some flights to Al Qassim after attacks on Riyadh airport; Indian carriers suspend Saudi services

Riyadh Air plans to restart some flights from Al Qassim, about 400 km northwest of Riyadh, on Oct. 25, 2026, after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport; passengers will be offered a 4.5-hour bus transfer. Akasa Air, Air India and Air India Express have also suspended or extended suspensions of Saudi services amid regional security concerns.

Reuters

Supplier dispute halts Boeing 777F production for nearly two months, disrupts 767 and KC-46 output

A dispute with a small Florida supplier over a critical wing component has stopped 777F production for nearly two months and disrupted 767 output, including freighters and KC-46 tankers, according to reports. The freighter has dozens of orders, and regulators recently approved continued production through 2030.

Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Reuters

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Allegiant exercises options for six more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, bringing firm purchases to 56

Allegiant has exercised options under its 2021 purchase agreement with Boeing for six 737-8 MAX aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2028. The additional jets bring the airline’s firm purchases under the agreement to 56; one report values the six-aircraft commitment at more than $720 million.

Reuters

Allegiant exercises options for six Boeing 737 MAX jets worth over $720 million

The War Zone

General Atomics and Spirit Defense team to ramp up FQ-42 fighter-drone production for USAF demand

General Atomics is working with Spirit Defense, a Boeing subsidiary, to help increase production of its FQ-42 collaborative combat aircraft as the U.S. Air Force seeks fighter drones over the next six years. The partnership points to an effort to build manufacturing capacity around the emerging uncrewed combat-aircraft requirement.

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FAA orders stabilizer inspections on 1,987 US Boeing 737NGs after pitch oscillations

The FAA has ordered inspections of stabilizer components on 1,987 Boeing 737NGs registered in the United States after reports of pitch oscillations. The airworthiness directive takes effect Nov. 23, 2026, requiring operators to check affected aircraft for conditions associated with the events.