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Boeing has identified a flight-management software issue that can disable automated vertical-navigation guidance after a missed approach, potentially increasing pilot workload. The FAA is reviewing the problem, creating another hurdle for Boeing’s delayed 737 Max 10 and Max 7 programs as they move toward commercial service.
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Boeing has identified a flight-management software issue that can disable automated vertical-navigation guidance after a missed approach, potentially increasing pilot workload. The FAA is reviewing the problem, creating another hurdle for Boeing’s delayed 737 Max 10 and Max 7 programs as they move toward commercial service.
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The FAA has approved Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the smallest MAX variant. Southwest Airlines expects its first deliveries only near the end of 2026, while Boeing prepares 27 previously built aircraft for eventual entry into service.
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China Airlines selected Safran to overhaul landing gear on its 18 Airbus A350-900s from 2026 through 2031, while Japan Airlines renewed Boeing 787 component support with Lufthansa Technik. Hebei Airlines and FTAI Aviation also advanced CFM56 maintenance arrangements and regional service capacity.
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Alaska Airlines expects the FAA to certify Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant by the end of September 2026, potentially within days. Approval would advance fleet plans at Alaska, American, Delta and United, while Boeing has also secured a Turkish Airlines commitment for up to 150 MAX aircraft.
Pakistan International Airlines’ board has reportedly greenlit leases for Boeing 787 aircraft, according to a ch-aviation report. The decision points to a potential widebody fleet move for the carrier, although the report does not specify the number of aircraft, lessors, lease terms or delivery timeline.
SATS is piloting autonomous cargo vehicles carrying up to 800 kilograms between Changi terminals and freight forwarders’ warehouses, while Singapore Airlines and DHL Express renew an agreement covering five Boeing 777 freighters. SIA will continue providing crews and maintenance for DHL’s Singapore-based intercontinental network.
Boeing’s shares remain constrained by a combination of challenges within and outside the company’s control. A sustained recovery will depend partly on the jetmaker executing on the issues it can address, while broader headwinds begin to ease.
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Alaska Air expects Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to receive certification by the end of September, with the airline planning to take delivery of its first aircraft next spring, Chief Operating Officer Jason Berry told Reuters. The timeline provides a target for the aircraft’s entry into Alaska’s fleet.
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