FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 for Service
The FAA has granted final certification to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, clearing the path for 1,555 firm orders to enter the active commercial fleet.
Oct 23, 20263 min
Manufacturing
American Airlines Projects 2026 Loss on Rising Fuel Costs
American Airlines reported record Q3 2026 revenue but lowered its full-year earnings forecast due to a 67.5% surge in fuel expenses.
Oct 22, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Mandates Inspections for Nearly 2,000 Boeing 737NG Jets
The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive requiring horizontal stabilizer inspections on nearly 2,000 US-registered Boeing 737NG aircraft.
Oct 22, 20262 min
Regulatory
Alaska Air Reports Q3 2026 Loss Amid Fuel Headwinds
Alaska Air Group reported a Q3 2026 net loss of $147 million, citing $1.8 billion in annual fuel costs while advancing its strategic diversification.
Oct 22, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Grants BETA Market Survey Rights for ALIA A250 eVTOL
The FAA issued a first-of-its-kind Special Airworthiness Market Survey Certificate to BETA Technologies for its ALIA A250 eVTOL aircraft.
Oct 21, 20262 min
Manufacturing
FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on October 20, 2026.
Oct 21, 20262 min
Manufacturing
Boeing, Microsoft Launch Dataliner; MAX 10 Awaits FAA
Boeing and Microsoft have unveiled the Dataliner AI platform as the FAA reportedly nears certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft.
Oct 20, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Returns Certification Authority to Boeing for 737 MAX
The FAA is restoring Boeing's final safety certification authority for the 737 MAX, including the high-capacity MAX 10 model.
Oct 20, 20263 min
Manufacturing
FAA Proposes Inspection Rule for 980 Airbus Helicopters
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring torque inspections on 980 U.S. Airbus helicopters due to rotor-control fitting concerns.
Oct 20, 20262 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Fuel Valve Inspections for A330 and A340
The FAA issued AD 2026-21-03 requiring recurring fuel low-pressure shut-off valve inspections on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft to mitigate fire risks.
Oct 20, 20262 min
Safety
FAA Expected to Certify Boeing 737 MAX 10
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to announce the FAA's approval of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Oct 20, 20262 min
Manufacturing
FAA Nears 737 MAX 10 Certification Despite Software Issue
The FAA is set to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 10 next week after clearing a flight management computer software anomaly identified by WestJet in 2024.
Oct 19, 20262 min
Manufacturing
FAA Nears Approval for Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to approve the Boeing 737 MAX 10 as early as next week following a successful safety review.
Oct 17, 20262 min
Manufacturing
FAA Grounds Elixir Aircraft After Fatal French Crash
The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive grounding all Elixir aircraft following a fatal October 1, 2026, test flight accident in France.
Oct 15, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closure Extended Following Deadly Attacks
Saudi Arabia extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport until October 17 after Houthi attacks caused significant regional flight...
Oct 14, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closure Extended After Deadly Houthi Attack
King Khalid International Airport remains closed until October 17 after Houthi missile strikes killed 13 and injured 320, causing mass cancellations.
Oct 13, 20263 min
Safety
Delta Delays Atlanta-Riyadh Launch After Airport Attack
Delta Air Lines postponed its new Atlanta-Riyadh service to March 2027 following deadly missile attacks at King Khalid International Airport.
Oct 12, 20264 min
Safety
Avianca Flight AV42 Diverts to Miami After Turbulence
Avianca Flight AV42 from Medellín to New York diverted to Miami on October 9, 2026, after severe turbulence injured nine people.
Oct 12, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Issues Saudi Arabia Flight Caution After Riyadh Attack
The FAA issued a caution for US airlines flying in Saudi airspace until December 10, 2026, following a deadly attack at Riyadh's international airport.
Oct 12, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Issues Emergency A380 Engine Directive
The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A380 aircraft using Engine Alliance GP7200 engines following a turbine seal failure.
Oct 11, 20263 min
Safety