The FAA has ordered mandatory horizontal stabilizer inspections for 1,987 US-registered Boeing 737NG aircraft after reports of pitch oscillations linked to excessive freeplay. The directive takes effect on November 23, 2026, and requires operators to inspect the stabilizer hinges and jackscrew, with additional checks or repairs depending on the results.
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A flydubai (FZ) passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely at Tabuk after an incident involving the pilots triggered multiple emergency signals during the journey.
Boeing is ramping 737 production toward 47 aircraft per month, but a possible SPEEA strike could disrupt engineering support, certification and deliveries.
The Department of Homeland Security’s $464 million purchase of 10 aircraft for deportation operations has come under congressional scrutiny after most of the fleet remained grounded and some aircraft were reassigned to other federal agencies.
United Airlines (UA) is adding a new seasonal route linking Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Wyoming, giving travelers from New England a nonstop option for reaching one of the United States’ best-known winter destinations.
Air India increased pilot salaries by 8% to 15% on Friday, with commanders receiving the largest raises and increases tapering down by rank.
US-Bangla Airlines (BS), the largest carrier in Bangladesh by fleet size, will add 21 Boeing aircraft under a leasing programme worth about $1.5 billion.
Boeing has completed the final planned certification flight for its 737-10, marking a significant milestone in the development of the largest member of the 737 MAX family.
Boeing has provided a detailed update on the certification of its 737-7, 737-10, and 777-9 aircraft, saying the work has entered a more predictable phase after years of flight testing, engineering analysis, and regulatory engagement.
Malaysia Airlines (MH) continues to view China’s COMAC C919 as a potential future fleet option, but the airline says certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and ideally the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), remains a key requirement before any purchase decision.