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FAA Mandates Safety Inspections for Boeing 737 MAX Fleet.
The FAA requires inspections for over 470 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to prevent potential structural issues and maintain safety.

Southwest Airlines Flight Reductions Impact Oakland Airport Operations
Southwest Airlines cuts services at Oakland, leading to a 13.5% decrease in flight schedules.

American Airlines Flight Experiences Tire Burst at Chicago O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 3199 suffered a tire burst post-landing at Chicago O'Hare, resulting in passenger deplaning and aircraft grounding.
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Simple FlyingAug 22
Allegiant Air Expands with 15 New Florida Routes
Allegiant Air announces the addition of 15 new routes across Florida, enhancing connectivity to several key cities.

Aero-News NetworkAug 22
Louisiana Prohibits ADS-B Derived Landing Fees for Light Aircraft
Louisiana has enacted a new law prohibiting ADS-B derived landing fees for certain light aircraft.
Aero-News NetworkAug 22
Electric Aviation Takes Center Stage at 20th Annual Symposium in Oshkosh
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium in Wisconsin showcased innovations in aircraft design and sustainable propulsion, drawing substantial interest from industry professionals.
Simple FlyingAug 22
Understanding the Unique Gear Retraction System in Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 models use an innovative landing gear retraction system known as the early doors function to enhance efficiency and performance.

Simple FlyingAug 22
Why the Boeing 737 Lacks Landing Gear Doors
The iconic Boeing 737 operates without main landing gear doors, a design decision rooted in its 1960s origins.

Simple FlyingAug 22
Zephyr Aerospace's Innovative Lie-Flat Seat Faces Regulatory Approval Challenges
Zephyr Aerospace's new 78-inch lie-flat airplane seat design may struggle to meet FAA evacuation requirements, highlighting the challenges of innovation in aviation.

The Air CurrentAug 22
Boeing Faces Potential Strike After Union Rejects Contract Offer
Boeing workers, under the union SPEEA, voted to authorize a strike following the rejection of the company's latest contract proposal offering significant wage increases.
Simple FlyingAug 22
Boeing's 737 MAX 7 Receives FAA Certification as Deliveries Set for 2027
The FAA has certified Boeing's 737 MAX 7, with deliveries to begin in early 2027, primarily for Southwest Airlines use.

Simple FlyingAug 22
Boeing's 777X Progresses with Resourceful Engineering Solution
Boeing utilized a hardware store leaf blower to diagnose a significant thrust link issue on the 777-9, moving closer to certification.

Ars TechnicaAug 21
Trump Signs Policy to Expand US Spaceports Amidst Rising Launch Demand
A new policy outlines development plans for national spaceports to address the surging demand for space launches and reentries.

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Canada Has Quietly Funded 14 More F-35s While Publicly Debating Whether To Cancel The Order
Canada’s fighter jet decision is already moving faster than politics: 30 F-35s are in the pipeline while Ottawa still debates the full 88.

Here's How Much You Now Have To Spend On Southwest Airlines To Earn A Companion Pass In 2026
The Companion Pass is still an extremely valuable benefit.

Why The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB & GEnx Can Burn 100% SAF But Still Aren't Certified To Do It
Tests have shown that the existing engine architecture can accommodate 100% SAF, but for now the limit remains 50%. Why is that the case?
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