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American Airlines reportedly plans Starlink Wi-Fi across Boeing 737, 777 and 787 fleets

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.

Bloomberg

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FAA reviews 737 MAX flight-management software issue as MAX 10 certification stalls

The FAA will convene a review board to assess a Boeing 737 MAX flight-management software problem that can block automated flight guidance during a landing scenario and increase pilot workload. Operators are avoiding the affected software while regulators weigh whether fleetwide corrective action is necessary, delaying approval of the MAX 10.

Wall Street Journal

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Boeing’s SPEEA engineers and technical workers ratify four-year contracts, averting strike

Members of Boeing’s largest white-collar union approved sweetened four-year contracts taking effect Oct. 7, preventing a threatened strike by engineers, technicians and scientists. The agreement removes a potential disruption to certification work on Boeing’s delayed jetliners and to the company’s aircraft production and delivery recovery.

FlightGlobal

Riyadh Air adds Heathrow frequencies as three 787-9s and first A321neo approach

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air plans to add Heathrow frequencies as its fleet expands, with three Boeing 787-9s expected in the coming weeks and its first Airbus A321neo due before year-end. The deliveries will support the carrier’s initial network growth as aircraft availability increases.

The Aviationist

Australia tests AIM-260 air-to-air missile on F/A-18F Super Hornet during Gray Flag 2026

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet has been photographed carrying an inert AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile during the Gray Flag 2026 test event. The sighting follows Australia’s announcement that it will become the missile’s first operator outside the United States.

SpaceWatch Global

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NASA targets 2028 crewed Starliner return after uncrewed test and spacecraft upgrades

NASA and Boeing plan to fly an additional uncrewed Starliner test in 2026 before a potential astronaut mission in 2028, following problems during the spacecraft’s 2024 flight. The schedule also depends on spacecraft upgrades and certification of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket.

Axios

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Passenger reportedly seized controls after flydubai co-pilot stabbed pilot, sending 737 MAX into 14,000-foot plunge

A flydubai 737 MAX bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv survived an apparent cockpit attack after the co-pilot stabbed the pilot and the aircraft entered an extreme descent. A passenger says he helped take control; the UAE has opened a formal judicial investigation, while the aircraft sustained major rudder damage.

FlightGlobal

Boeing appoints Doug Ackerman to review certification processes for its next-generation airliner

Boeing has named veteran executive Doug Ackerman to assess the company’s aircraft certification processes and help shape a “future-state certification model,” positioning the review as part of preparations for its next generation of commercial aircraft.