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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 clipped the horizontal stabilizer of a parked Air Canada Boeing 777 at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday morning. The FAA confirmed the incident occurred at 10:30 a.m. local time, with no injuries reported. Both airlines confirmed contact and are inspecting the aircraft, while LAX experienced minor delays.
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed replacing the fixed 64-item list of emergency medical kit contents with a flexible performance-based standard. While the FAA aims to reduce costs and allow airlines to adapt to drug shortages, medical experts and lawmakers argue this removes critical safeguards, potentially leaving passengers without essential treatments like epinephrine for severe allergic reactions.
The FAA has determined that a vertical navigation glitch in the latest 737 Max flight management software is not a safety risk, clearing the path for the 737 Max 10 certification. However, major U.S. airlines continue to avoid the new software versions due to a history of other bugs, preferring older, less problematic updates despite their own known issues.
The Federal Aviation Administration has determined that a recent software glitch in certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft is not a flight-safety issue. This decision removes a key hurdle for the certification of the 737 Max 10, the final model in the family. The FAA noted that pilots retain full control and clear indications, while airlines can revert to older software versions to avoid the problem.
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci stated he is not overly concerned about the latest delay in Boeing 737 Max 10 certification, which stems from a software glitch affecting automated navigation during go-arounds. The FAA has suspended approval, causing Boeing shares to drop sharply. Major carriers, including Alaska, Delta, American, and United, are awaiting resolution, with Alaska potentially postponing its late 2028 launch of lie-flat suites on the aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended certification of the Boeing 737 Max 10, causing Boeing shares to drop 6%. The halt stems from a software defect that could disable automated landing guidance during go-arounds. Approximately 31% of undelivered orders are now at risk, with major airlines like Southwest and United refusing new deliveries until a permanent fix is implemented.
The Federal Aviation Administration has delayed certification of the Boeing 737 Max 10 to investigate a software bug that could disable automated landing guidance during go-arounds. While Boeing asserts pilots remain in control, the FAA is assessing potential safety risks before approving the final model in the Max family.
Boeing has acknowledged a software defect in certain 737 MAX aircraft that may disable automated flight guidance during specific landing scenarios. The issue, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to review the matter while several airlines have halted deliveries of affected planes. Boeing is developing a permanent software update, though the glitch has already triggered a decline in the company's stock price.
Boeing is developing a permanent software fix for a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance during specific landing scenarios. The issue, disclosed to operators in August, has triggered an FAA review and caused airlines to reject new deliveries.
A software defect in Boeing 737 MAX aircraft may disable automated landing navigation during missed approaches, prompting an FAA investigation and a 3% drop in Boeing stock. While Boeing claims the planes remain safe, airlines like Southwest and United have rejected new deliveries with the faulty code.
Boeing is developing a software update to fix a flaw in the 737 MAX's automated flight guidance system that can disable vertical navigation during missed approaches. The issue, disclosed to operators in August, has prompted Southwest and United Airlines to pause deliveries of affected aircraft. While Boeing asserts the glitch poses no safety risk, it remains under FAA oversight as the company prepares to deliver the newly certified 737-7 and seek approval for the 737-10.
On September 27, 2026, NORAD fighter jets intercepted 10 civilian aircraft that violated a temporary flight restriction over Chicago during President Trump’s visit to Medinah Country Club for the Presidents Cup. At least 15 general aviation planes entered the restricted airspace, with two intercepts involving flares to alert pilots. All situations were resolved safely, though O’Hare Airport saw nearly 1,800 flight delays.
SpaceX is set to launch its Starship rocket on September 28, 2026, marking the first attempt to reach Earth orbit. The mission, designated Flight 14, aims to deploy 26 new Starlink V3 satellites and complete six orbits over approximately 10 hours. The Federal Aviation Administration granted launch authorization on September 26. While previous 13 test flights were suborbital, this mission tests critical reusability and orbital insertion capabilities. Success could accelerate SpaceX's plans for lunar missions and AI satellite deployment, though engineering risks remain high.
The FAA has granted SpaceX authorization for Starship Flight 14, the vehicle's first attempt to reach Earth orbit. Scheduled for September 28, 2026, from Starbase, Texas, the mission aims to deploy 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. The flight will test a controlled reentry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, marking a critical step toward full reusability and future NASA Artemis missions.
Boeing has identified a software defect in the 737 MAX that may disable automated landing navigation after a missed approach. The FAA is reviewing the issue, while Southwest and United have halted deliveries of affected aircraft.