Boeing 777X Early Builds Face Costly Rework After One Airframe Is Scrapped
Seattle, October 7 – Boeing has produced roughly forty Boeing 777X aircraft, most of them early-build 777-9 passenger jets, while certification of the widebody remains pending. The manufacturer expects the…
Delta A350 Wingtip Strikes Air Canada 777 During Ground Movement at LAX
Los Angeles, October 7 – A Delta Airbus A350 and an Air Canada Boeing 777 struck each other on the ground at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in a wingtip…
United Flight UA316 Returns to Dublin After Cabin Odor Forces Newark Turnback
Dublin, October 5 – United Airlines flight UA316, scheduled from Dublin Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, returned to Dublin on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after an overwhelming odor developed…
Last Week’s Most Read and Featured Articles: 28 Sept. – Oct. 2
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Aero-News Journal roundup. The past seven days have brought significant developments across global aviation, from groundbreaking fleet modernization initiatives to critical shifts in…
FAA Expert Review Finds Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Poses No Safety Risk for MAX 10 Approval
Washington, DC, October 3 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on October 2, 2026, that a panel of experts determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight…
FAA Schedules Friday Board Review of Boeing 737 MAX Flight Guidance Software
Washington, DC. Sept. 3 – The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to convene a review of a Boeing 737 MAX software issue on Friday, examining a condition that…
Ethiopian Airlines Locks In Boeing 777-8F and 777F Freighter Package
Addis Ababa, October 1 – Ethiopian Airlines has committed to eight Boeing 777-8F next-generation freighters plus two Boeing 777F cargo jets in a high-profile agreement signed on September 20, 2026.…
Faster FAA Certification Sought for Next Commercial Airplanes
Washington, DC, October 1 – The United States seeks to accelerate FAA aircraft certification for new commercial airplanes amid growing China competition in aviation innovation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated…
Ryanair Banks on Swift Boeing MAX 10 Approval for 2027 Fleet Growth
Warsaw, Sept. 30 – Ryanair hopes the Boeing MAX 10 certification delay announced by the Federal Aviation Administration will remain short, according to CEO Michael O’Leary. The Ryanair chief executive…