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Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

Boeing has begun early-stage development of a new single-aisle airplane intended to replace the 737 MAX, including preliminary talks with engine-maker Rolls‑Royce, according to multiple reports. The move signals a long-term plan to regain narrowbody competitiveness as Airbus advances its own next‑generation designs.

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

CNBC

Spirit to furlough 1,800 flight attendants — about one-third of crew — as it cuts capacity during second Chapter 11

2025-09-22T09:50:16.786443-07:00

The Air Current

FAA activates alternative transaction authorities to fast‑track ATC modernization

2025-09-25T07:26:28.456539-07:00

Reuters

Airbus holds about 60 A320neo 'gliders' as engine shortages persist; Faury keeps 820‑jet 2025 target

2025-09-09T08:05:13.210316-07:00

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Breaking Defense

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach nominated as 24th U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach — a career fighter pilot and current commander of Air Combat Command — to be the U.S. Air Force's 24th Chief of Staff, tapping a planned retiree to replace Gen. David Allvin; the move is subject to Senate confirmation.

2025-09-30T07:33:35.664388-07:00

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach nominated as 24th U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff

ch-aviation

Bamboo Airways founder repurchases carrier, vows strategic redesign Bamboo Airways' founder has repurchased the carrier and announced plans for a strategic redesign, ch-aviation reports. The move represents an ownership reset intended to reposition the airline operationally and commercially; the summary did not disclose deal terms, financing or a timeline.

2025-09-29T18:59:23.037933-07:00

Bamboo Airways founder repurchases carrier, vows strategic redesign

Wall Street Journal

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Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks Boeing has begun early-stage development of a new single-aisle airplane intended to replace the 737 MAX, including preliminary talks with engine-maker Rolls‑Royce, according to multiple reports. The move signals a long-term plan to regain narrowbody competitiveness as Airbus advances its own next‑generation designs.

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

AeroTime

SyberJet unveils SJ36 light jet — $14M price, 3,000 nm range, new avionics; Trevor Milton to lead, 2032 delivery target SyberJet unveiled the SJ36, a new light jet priced at $14 million, featuring a 3,000 nm range and new avionics, with a 2032 target for first deliveries. Trevor Milton, the founder of Nikola, has been named to lead the program.

2025-09-29T18:04:29.800189-07:00

SyberJet unveils SJ36 light jet — $14M price, 3,000 nm range, new avionics; Trevor Milton to lead, 2032 delivery target

FlightGlobal

Hyundai reaffirms commitment to Supernal as SA-2 programme paused, leaders depart Hyundai says it remains committed to advanced air mobility despite turmoil at US eVTOL unit Supernal. Supernal has paused development of its SA-2 aircraft and seen senior leaders, including CEO Shin Jai-won, step down or move to advisory roles, leaving the programme's near-term future uncertain.

2025-09-29T10:04:29.947828-07:00

Hyundai reaffirms commitment to Supernal as SA-2 programme paused, leaders depart

Australian Aviation

Qantas ties up to 20% of CEO Vanessa Hudson’s long-term incentives to RepTrak reputation score, raises salary to $1.7m Qantas will tie up to 20% of CEO Vanessa Hudson’s total share rights under its long‑term incentive program to the airline’s RepTrak reputation score, measured by external firm RepTrak. The Qantas board also raised her base salary from $1.65 million to $1.7 million.

2025-09-28T18:19:51.751405-07:00

Qantas ties up to 20% of CEO Vanessa Hudson’s long-term incentives to RepTrak reputation score, raises salary to $1.7m

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines hires former Delta executive Rhonda Crawford to lead inflight experience overhaul American Airlines has hired Rhonda Crawford, a former Delta executive, to lead a companywide overhaul of its inflight experience, charged with improving lounges, onboard services and the passenger journey across the carrier's network. The appointment signals a focused push to elevate its premium and overall customer offering.

2025-09-28T06:13:55.899693-07:00

American Airlines hires former Delta executive Rhonda Crawford to lead inflight experience overhaul

Independent.ie

Dublin airport chaos: cyberattack and bomb scare combine to create Aer Lingus 'black‑swan' disruption A combined cyberattack and bomb scare at Dublin Airport forced widespread disruption last weekend, prompting Aer Lingus COO Adrian Dunne to call the episode a “black swan.” The incident sharpens concerns about asymmetrical cyber and drone threats to Europe’s aviation infrastructure and operations.

2025-09-27T21:34:34.801291-07:00

Dublin airport chaos: cyberattack and bomb scare combine to create Aer Lingus 'black‑swan' disruption

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