Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
A Chicago-bound British Airways Boeing 777 declared an emergency and descended rapidly over Ireland and the Irish Sea after a reported cabin pressurization failure. The aircraft turned back and landed at London Heathrow; the reports describe an altitude loss of about 28,000 feet (8,500 meters).
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Boeing’s selection for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation fighter reflects years of investment, decades of carrier-based fighter experience and a design approach aligned with the Pentagon’s push for aircraft that are easier to upgrade, according to people familiar with the competition. The win follows another Navy fighter contract.
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A Chicago-bound British Airways Boeing 777 declared an emergency and descended rapidly over Ireland and the Irish Sea after a reported cabin pressurization failure. The aircraft turned back and landed at London Heathrow; the reports describe an altitude loss of about 28,000 feet (8,500 meters).
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The undefinitized award covers production and delivery of seekers for Lockheed Martin’s Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. Boeing said the contract is valued at approximately $14.7 billion and will support expanded output over seven years.
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The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all B-1B Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford, returning 12 aircraft to bases in the United States, according to one report. The move came about a week after arrests in an investigation into a suspected planned attack at the British base.
The Trump administration says it is seeking to shut down all Iranian airlines, yet a Boeing jumbo jet continues to fly from Tehran to Southeast Asia. The contrast raises questions about how effectively sanctions are constraining Iranian carriers and the aircraft they operate.
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The U.S. returned all 12 B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford to home stations on Oct. 4, in a swift move following fresh security alerts. The withdrawal came days after five men were arrested over a suspected explosives plot near the base, amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian threat targeting the airbase.
Riyadh Air has released photos of its first production Boeing 787-9, finished in the indigo and lavender livery the Saudi startup unveiled in June 2023. The aircraft marks a visible step in the airline’s fleet preparations ahead of its planned launch.
The FAA outlined conditions under which a Boeing 737’s flight-management computer issue could affect vertical navigation during a missed approach. The regulator is not mandating immediate operator action, but advised airlines to follow Boeing’s guidance for addressing the problem.
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