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The FAA determined that a software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX poses no flight-safety risk, clearing a regulatory obstacle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10. The finding advances Boeing’s effort to secure approval for the largest member of the MAX family.
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The FAA determined that a software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX poses no flight-safety risk, clearing a regulatory obstacle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10. The finding advances Boeing’s effort to secure approval for the largest member of the MAX family.
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Boeing engineers and technical workers approved four-year labor agreements, averting a strike involving more than 15,500 employees and protecting continuity on programs including the 737 MAX 10 and 777-9. Separately, an FAA expert panel found a 737 MAX flight-computer software glitch did not present a safety concern, clearing a path toward approval of a larger MAX variant.
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Alaska Air Group is positioning itself for another major U.S. airline acquisition while pursuing membership in transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures. The company is expanding long-haul operations from Seattle with Boeing 787s acquired through Hawaiian Airlines, intensifying its competition with Delta for premium international traffic.
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Investigators have disclosed that the crew of a Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran the runway at Miami was not provided crosswind or tailwind information during landing clearance. They have not determined whether gusting winds or a tailwind contributed to the fatal accident sequence.
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The NTSB’s preliminary report on 21 Air Flight 7598’s fatal Miami Airport overrun says the Boeing 767 crew was not provided required tailwind information before landing. The aircraft touched down 3,750 feet beyond the runway threshold amid ignored speed warnings and a missed go-around call.
American Airlines’ Starlink deployment appears set to extend beyond its previously announced Airbus rollout to include Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s. The move would broaden competition with United Airlines, which currently promotes an early lead in Starlink-equipped aircraft and onboard connectivity.
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American Airlines is reportedly expanding its Starlink installation plans beyond Airbus narrowbodies to include Boeing 737, 777 and 787 aircraft. The move would put pressure on Delta, United and other carriers as airlines compete on faster inflight Wi-Fi and seek to strengthen passenger loyalty.
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The FAA will convene a review panel to determine whether a Boeing 737 MAX flight-management software issue requires corrective action. The problem could restrict pilots’ access to automated flight guidance during a landing scenario, increase workload and prompt a fleetwide response as MAX 10 approval remains delayed.
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