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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of 737NG horizontal stabilizer components after pitch-oscillation reports

The FAA has proposed mandatory inspections of horizontal stabilizer components on all US‑registered Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft after multiple reports of pitch oscillations linked to excessive free play. Regulators say the condition could precipitate flutter events, prompting a fleet‑wide safety review and inspection mandate.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-08T11:45:22.596421-08:00
ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Workforce & Skills Development  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

GAO: FAA still faces air traffic controller shortage despite 200,000 applicants — training timelines, attrition and age limits cited

By AeroTime: GAO says FAA still faces controller shortages despite 200,000 applicants, citing long training timelines, high attrition, and strict age limits.

Also: enginecowl.com
2026-01-08T11:57:10.760405-08:00