Flight Safety Information - September 26, 2025 No. 193 In This Issue : Incident: Commute E145 at Roanoke on Sep 24th 2025, overran runway and ended in EMAS : Incident: Eurowings Malta A320 at Salzburg on Sep 24th 2025, engine vibrations : Incident: France A320 at Amsterdam on Sep 24th 2025, engine problem : Incident: Delta B739 at Minneapolis on Sep 24th 2025, rejected takeoff due to open cockpit window : Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic fumes issue : Singapore Airlines A380 Flight SQ325’s Emergency Landing Back in Frankfurt: Why a 9-Hour Flight Had to Turn Around Over Azerbaijan : ICAO - 14 Member States awarded for significant progress in safety and security : The Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore enhance global safety collaboration : U.S. startup airline Breeze Airways plans first international flights : FAA to ease Boeing 737 MAX production restrictions, WSJ reports : Boeing Improves 777-9 Flight-Test Execution With New Pilot Display : Netanyahu's jet largely avoids European airspace in unusual route to New York : Boeing Lands Big Wins With Norwegian And Turkish Airlines' Massive Orders : Calendar of Event : TODAY'S PHOTO Incident: Commute E145 at Roanoke on Sep 24th 2025, overran runway and ended in EMAS A CommuteAir Embraer ERJ-145 on behalf of United, registration N21129 performing flight UA-4339 from Washington Dulles,DC to Roanoke,VA (USA) with 50 passengers and 3 crew, landed on Roanoke's runway 34 at 21:16L (01:16Z Sep 25th) but overran the end of the runway and came to a stop in the Engineered Material Arrestor System (EMAS) past the end of the runway. There were no injuries. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT LANDED AND WENT OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY INTO THE EMAS, ROANOKE, VA." https://avherald.com/h?article=52d94fb6&opt=0 Incident: Eurowings Malta A320 at Salzburg on Sep 24th 2025, engine vibrations An Eurowings Europe Malta Airbus A320-200, registration 9H-EUP performing flight EW-4382 from Salzburg (Austria) to Kos (Greece), was climbing out of Salzburg's runway 33 when the crew reported they had engine (CFM56) vibrations, would not continue the departure and requested to enter a hold. The vibrations started already on the runway before becoming airborne, hence the next departure should not immediately depart. The aircraft entered a hold while the crew was working the related checklists, a runway inspection did not find any debris on the runway. The crew advised their left hand engine was vibrating but was kept running, a normal landing back to Salzburg would occur. The aircraft landed safely back on runway 15 about 25 minutes after departure. A replacement A320-200 registration 9H-EXY reached Kos with a delay of about 4:15 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 33.5 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=52d94cb9&opt=0 Incident: France A320 at Amsterdam on Sep 24th 2025, engine problem An Air France Airbus A320-200, registration F-GKXQ performing flight AF-1741 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), was climbing out of Amsterdam's runway 36C when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet declaring PAN PAN and reporting high engine (CFM56) vibrations. The crew reduced the engine to idle and returned to Amsterdam for a safe landing on runway 06 about 17 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Amsterdam about 29 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=52d94aef&opt=0 Incident: Delta B739 at Minneapolis on Sep 24th 2025, rejected takeoff due to open cockpit window A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N894DN performing flight DL-2261 from Minneapolis,MN to Las Vegas,NV (USA) with 155 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Minneapolis' runway 12L when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed and vacated the runway via the crossing runway 22 about 650 meters/2150 feet down the runway. The aircraft returned to the apron. A replacement Boeing 737-900 registration N896DN reached Las Vegas with a delay of about 80 minutes. The airline reported a mechanical issue on the flight deck. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 4:20 hours after the rejected takeoff. https://avherald.com/h?article=52d932aa&opt=0 Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic fumes issue Delta Air Lines said it is replacing auxiliary power units (APUs), a type of engine, on its Airbus aircraft to address toxic fume incidents that can harm airline crew and passengers. The airline confirmed to CBS News Thursday that its replacing engines on more than 300 of its A320s in an initiative that began in 2022. The airline did not comment on the cost of the undertaking, which is more than 90% complete. Delta is replacing engines that can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers. Flight attendants have been calling attention to the issue for years, noting their own experiences with the dangerous toxins. "I felt like I might die, and I thought, you know, I wonder what my mom is going to think — I went to work, and you know, I may not make it," flight attendant Vanessa Woods told CBS News in 2016 of breathing in engine fumes on a flight she was crewing. The leakage of fumes most commonly occurs on the Airbus A320 family of narrowbody jets, a recent Wall Street Journal investigation found. Breathing in the toxic engine emissions can lead to general nervous system problems, Dr. Robert Harrison, an occupational medicine specialist at the University of California San Francisco who has treated more than 100 flight crew members for exposure to fumes, told CBS News. Delta on Thursday said it is also exploring new synthetic turbine oils from different manufacturers for its engines. Reached for comment on the issue, United CEO Scott Kirby recently told CBS News that it is a matter he has "personally been focused on for over a decade." United has a "proactive maintenance program" that tracks the plane engine's oil consumption and oil pressure, and proactively replaces APU seals to prevent oil leaks and oil burns that would lead to fumes entering airplane cabins, Kirby said. The issue, he added, isn't a concern on newer airplanes, like Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which have a different design. Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines, which operates an Airbus fleet, said that while the company is following the toxic fume issue, incidents occur very rarely. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delta-engines-airbus-toxic-fumes/ Singapore Airlines A380 Flight SQ325’s Emergency Landing Back in Frankfurt: Why a 9-Hour Flight Had to Turn Around Over Azerbaijan In a dramatic turn of events, a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 (registration 9V-SKU), flying from Frankfurt, Germany to Singapore, was forced to make an emergency landing at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The flight, SQ325, had already been airborne for nearly nine hours when it was diverted back to its departure point due to a possible mechanical issue while flying over Azerbaijan. This emergency landing comes after the aircraft had reached 31,000 feet over the Caspian Sea, just shy of completing its long-haul journey across Europe and into Asia. Who Was Affected? The flight was carrying dozens of passengers, all of whom were left stranded at Frankfurt Airport after the unexpected decision to return. Though Singapore Airlines has confirmed the incident, no details have been provided about the exact number of passengers onboard. The airline has only stated that the flight was delayed, with no further information about when the plane might be able to depart again. The emergency landing at Frankfurt Airport left passengers disoriented and inconvenienced. Frankfurt, one of Europe’s busiest airports, has seen significant delays, with travelers scrambling for answers about their subsequent flights. What Happened? Flight SQ325 had initially taken off from Frankfurt Airport at 21:56 CEST, embarking on what was supposed to be a 12-hour journey to Singapore. The Airbus A380 climbed to 35,000 feet as it flew over Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey without any reported issues. However, while cruising at 31,000 feet over Azerbaijan’s airspace, the flight crew detected a potential mechanical issue. Faced with the risk of further complications, the crew made the decision to turn the aircraft back over the Caspian Sea, opting for a safe return to Frankfurt rather than continuing toward Singapore. The A380 touched down safely on runway 07R at Frankfurt Airport after 8 hours and 55 minutes in the air. Once on the ground, the aircraft was taxied to a remote stand at the airport. Despite the swift decision to return to Frankfurt and land safely, the incident has raised several questions regarding the mechanical reliability of the aircraft and how the situation was handled. Passengers who were expecting to arrive in Singapore the following morning are now facing an extended delay, with no confirmed new departure time yet. Where Did This Occur? The incident unfolded in mid-flight as the Singapore Airlines A380 was passing over Azerbaijan’s airspace. The aircraft had already crossed through several European countries before it made the emergency decision to turn around. It ultimately landed back at Frankfurt Airport, where the plane had originally taken off nearly nine hours earlier. Frankfurt, Germany’s largest airport, is a major international hub, and this emergency landing has caused significant disruption to passengers. Why Did This Happen? While the exact mechanical issue that prompted the emergency landing has not been disclosed by Singapore Airlines, the airline did confirm that a possible mechanical fault was the reason for the return to Frankfurt. Safety regulations dictate that when a mechanical issue is suspected mid-flight, airlines prioritize passenger safety above all, even if it requires diverting the flight. It’s standard protocol in aviation for a return to the nearest safe airport when such issues arise. Singapore Airlines has not provided further details regarding the exact nature of the mechanical problem, leaving many passengers to speculate. Aviation experts highlight that major airlines like Singapore Airlines tend to follow stringent safety measures and protocols, so the aircraft’s return to Frankfurt should be seen as a precautionary decision to ensure safety rather than an indication of serious fault. When Did This Happen? The emergency landing took place after nearly nine hours of flight. Flight SQ325 departed Frankfurt at 21:56 CEST on September 25, 2025, and returned approximately 8 hours and 55 minutes later, landing at Frankfurt at about 06:51 CEST on September 26. This unexpected detour has left passengers unsure about their next steps. How Is Singapore Airlines Responding? Singapore Airlines has acknowledged the delay, confirming that Flight SQ325 was diverted back to Frankfurt. However, the airline has refrained from providing specific details about the cause of the mechanical issue or offering a new timeline for the flight’s departure. Passengers remain in the dark about when they will finally be able to board a flight to Singapore, creating frustration and uncertainty for those with connecting flights or time-sensitive travel plans. A stark reminder This emergency landing marks another reminder of the unpredictable nature of long-haul flights. While the situation was handled with due diligence and safety procedures were followed, the long delay has undoubtedly impacted the passengers and their travel plans. Singapore Airlines’ prompt action to ensure safety in diverting the flight back to Frankfurt may have prevented a potentially more serious issue, but the lack of clear communication about a new departure time leaves many passengers stranded and uncertain. Travelers on Flight SQ325 are now waiting for further updates from the airline, with hopes for a new departure time as soon as possible. For those affected, this delay serves as a stark reminder of the complexity of modern air travel and the importance of safety in aviation. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-a380-flight-sq325s-emergency-landing-back-in-frankfurt-why-a-9-hour-flight-had-to-turn-around-over-azerbaijan/ ICAO - 14 Member States awarded for significant progress in safety and security 14 Member States awarded for significant progress in safety and security The opening ceremony also included a celebration of the significant progress of 14 States towards the achievement of zero fatalities in international aviation. The award acknowledges a State’s progress in establishing an effective aviation safety or security oversight system and their continued commitment to implementing ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano awarded certificates for safety improvements to Albania, Azerbaijan, Botswana, India, Morocco, Oman, and Senegal. Meanwhile, Angola, Bahrain, Cameroon, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova, and Togo, were also recognized by the President with certificates for their progress in aviation security. https://www.icao.int/news/14-member-states-awarded-significant-progress-safety-and-security The Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore enhance global safety collaboration On 23 September 2025, United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, Bryan Bedford, and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director-General, Han Kok Juan, signed an enhanced Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement – Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (BASA-IPA) at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly. The enhanced agreement streamlines the validation process for certain aircraft modification designs between the FAA and CAAS. Additionally, under the enhanced agreement, the FAA will now recognise CAAS approvals for minor aircraft modification, all aircraft repair, and minor changes to article designs. “This agreement underscores a significant step forward in our efforts with CAAS. By streamlining regulatory processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, we’re strengthening global aviation partnerships and fostering innovation for the aerospace industry worldwide,” said Administrator Bryan Bedford. Director-General Han Kok Juan said, “The expansion of the CAAS-FAA mutual recognition agreement is a testament to our close partnership and the trust and confidence and marks a new milestone in Singapore-US aviation cooperation. It will significantly benefit Singapore-based companies which require U.S.’s approval, or whose customers require U.S.’s approval, for their work.” The FAA and CAAS first signed a BASA-IPA in 2007. The enhanced agreement is the result of a joint FAA-CAAS review, which included site visits by the FAA to Singapore-based aviation and aerospace companies. Other Topics: air cargo network, air express, air freight services, air logistics, Asia Pacific air cargo, Asia Pacific air freight, Asia Pacific air logistics, Asia Pacific shipments, cargo flights, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, e-commerce logistics, express delivery, express logistics, international air shipments, International Civil Aviation Organization, international express delivery, transpacific air cargo, transpacific air freight, United States Federal Aviation Administration https://payloadasia.com/2025/09/federal-aviation-administration-civil-aviation-authority-singapore-enhance-global-safety-collaboration/ U.S. startup airline Breeze Airways plans first international flights Breeze Airways is planning to start its first international flights in 2026 with service to Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Breeze Airways started flying in 2021 and was founded by David Neeleman, a serial airline executive who also started JetBlue Airways. U.S. startup airline Breeze Airways is planning to fly internationally for the first time early next year, aiming to win over sun-seeking travelers as the carrier enters its fifth year of flying. The airline’s host of seasonal service kicks off on Jan. 10 with a Saturday-only route between Norfolk, Virginia, and Cancun, Mexico, followed by roundtrips between Charleston, South Carolina, and Cancun on Jan. 17, also only on Saturdays. Other routes include Saturday service to Cancun starting from New Orleans on Feb. 7 and from Providence, Rhode Island, a week later. In March, Breeze is also planning to start Thursday and Saturday service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina and Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Wednesday and Saturday service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Flights from Tampa, Florida, to Montego Bay start on Feb. 11. Breeze was launched by JetBlue ’s founder, David Neeleman, and debuted during the pandemic, in May 2021. The airline now serves 81 cities, with 291 nonstop routes, and a spokeswoman for the carrier said Breeze is the only airline serving 83% of them. The carrier has been working for years with the Federal Aviation Administration to win certification to fly internationally, Lukas Johnson, Breeze’s chief commercial officer, said in an interview. It’s the first sizeable U.S. passenger airline to win that certification since Virgin America, which was acquired by Alaska Airlines in 2016, Johnson said. He said Breeze is continuing its business model of flying its Airbus A220-300s between cities that have little to no competition from rivals and added that the new routes are “an exciting starting point for us.” “We feel really confident that it’s going to be a great guest response,” he said. Fares for the new routes start as low as $99 one way, but Johnson said premium-class demand for its pricier, roomier seats has been strong and that there is a double-digit percentage of guests who book to a more expensive seat the second time they fly Breeze. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/breeze-airways-mexico-jamaica-dominican-republic.html FAA to ease Boeing 737 MAX production restrictions, WSJ reports Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is set to ease restrictions on Boeing's 737 MAX production, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Boeing is also slated to regain authority from the FAA to perform final safety checks on its 737 MAX jets before delivery, the report said. Boeing and the FAA did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-ease-boeing-737-max-production-restrictions-wsj-reports-2025-09-26/ Boeing Improves 777-9 Flight-Test Execution With New Pilot Display As a key part of any new aircraft development, test pilots face the dual challenges of hitting highly accurate test points while meeting tight program schedules. The requirements are sometimes at odds—difficult test conditions frequently need to be repeated, adding time and expense to programs. To improve in both areas while maintaining rigorous safety standards, Boeing engineers and pilots have developed a new set of flight deck display graphics to enhance situational awareness and speed up first-time completion of test objectives. The system aims for 98% first-time test success VERA uses existing primary flight displays The development comes as Boeing pursues certification of the delayed 737-10 and 777-9, the eventual delivery and service entry of which are expected to boost revenues and contribute considerably to the company’s recovery plan. Dubbed VERA—short for visually enriched rendering application—the system takes onboard flight test data and projects the parameters onto one of the aircraft’s standard primary flight displays (PFD) rather than a dedicated auxiliary cockpit display. Rendered in colors and icons familiar to pilots using existing PFDs, the VERA features are tailored to help pilots fly unique and complicated flight test maneuvers while providing immediate feedback to the test crew. Prior to the development of VERA, Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) calculated that the first-time success rate for conducting flight test maneuvers in its civil programs was consistently at about 70%—meaning that 30% of tests had to be repeated. Meanwhile, test pilots at Boeing Defense and Space were achieving 98% success rates on programs like the T-7A using an improved flight test aid, which included a set of envelope-limiting functions. BCA hopes that the first version of VERA will increase the success rate to 85% and expects it to approach 98% with future improvements. Roger Friedman, BCA product development engineer and associate tech fellow, says that because flight test display technology had changed very little over the past two decades, “we knew Commercial Airplanes could do the same and, in fact, could significantly expand on [the defense] concept.” The LabVIEW Airplane Display System (LADS) that BCA test pilots have used for several years has “a lot of deficiencies and a lot of frustrations with it,” Friedman says. “We thought, ‘We’re leaving 20 years of advancing technology on the table—so let’s use it.’ “We engineered VERA according to the Boeing flight deck philosophy, so you’ll see colors, alerts and warnings that are in alignment or compliance with that [approach],” he adds. “This philosophy is very different to these other auxiliary displays, which are just engineering tools. They don’t have that kind of continuity or connection.” But Boeing had to overcome barriers to allow the temporary use of a PFD for presenting flight test data. “It was breaking the paradigm,” says Darren McDonald, technical fellow and flight-test engineer. Initial discussions with pilots were met with skepticism. “We’d say, ‘I know we never do this—there’s certain flight test conventions that are sacrosanct—but this is what I’m thinking about.’ And you’d get kind of that sideways look.” The arguments soon overcame any objections from both pilots and engineers, McDonald says. “We were absolutely convinced that we could make flight tests safer by doing this, and yet we were violating the first principle of flight test, which is ‘don’t affect the production system.’ ” The key to making the concept safe, viable and nonintrusive without requiring extensive reconfiguring or additional certification was the inherent capabilities of modern, multimode display systems already installed on the flight deck. “The physical displays on these jets all have four inputs where you can plug in a fiber-optic cable, and in the case of the 737 MAX, one of those is never plugged in—it’s just not needed,” McDonald says. The cable connects the display with the flight test data system, which is controlled from the engineer stations in the cabin. While the architecturally different 777-9 display system is more complex, it also can be adapted to VERA. “The fourth cable is used, normally, but we unplug it and plug in our flight test one,” McDonald says, explaining that in everyday use, this fiber-optic link is for redundancy in the event of multiple system failures. “We are not having to create Red Label production software,” he adds, referring to developmental-stage software that is not yet fully certified. “The only thing we’re changing is one little piece of the cabling.” To activate VERA, pilots turn a rotary switch that controls the flight deck displays. This moves the standard PFD to the adjacent inboard screen and replaces it with the test display. VERA displays directly in front of the pilot. “We can see not only all of the production variables that are normally used to create the display, but we can add anything else we want,” McDonald says. “Or we can replace production data with flight test data that may be more accurate because of the trailing cone or whatever other instrumentation we have.” He cites as an example the graphical representation of G, gravitational force, a parameter not present on a Boeing production aircraft display. “There’s a lot of maneuvers that we fly in flight test that require a G meter, and so we can have a representation of that on our primary display, right beside airspeed in the pitch ladder and everything else the pilot is trying to keep track of,” McDonald says. VERA is a “display for a pilot, while the LADS display is made for an engineer,” says Christopher Caps, a 777X project pilot who helped in the system’s development. “The big difference between LADS and what we are doing with VERA is LADS would tell me when I broke the airplane. It never told me when I met the technical needs of the test point.” Previously, pilots had no way of knowing if they were achieving the required G forces, bank angles or other test parameters until they were back on the ground analyzing postflight data. Before VERA, Caps says little had changed for 20 years in the way test data was shown to pilots. “I had flight test parameters all over the place and was having to fuse all that information in my head—keeping track of all sorts of different parameters for keeping the airplane safe while getting the data the test team needed,” he explains. “It was really a lot harder than it needed to be.” The concentration of test data and familiarity of the Boeing flight deck philosophy makes VERA easier to use as well as “intuitive to me as a pilot,” Caps says. “The production system uses magenta for targets and red for limits. So if I have a test limit or an airplane limit which is shown to me as red, and I’m staying inside that convention, I don’t have to relearn it. I don’t have to know another color scheme.” Caps says situational awareness, test conduct, data quality and safety are all improved through VERA. For example, during dynamic tests, such as a specific maneuver in which the control stick is pushed forward to achieve -0.5g and then abruptly pulled back to induce 1.5g, color changes provide instant feedback. “Once I cross the threshold of 1.5g, the display indicates an amber color, which tells me I have met the requirements of that test point,” Caps explains. “Now I can recover from the maneuver. I’m nowhere near any limit, but I no longer must go do the test point. I don’t have to read it. I just see it. It simplifies my workload and provides greater awareness to me about the conduct of the maneuver and where am I in relation to an airplane limit.” Other tailored graphics in the lower section of the VERA display can be adapted to indicate a variety of additional data to the pilot—everything from rudder pedal and deflection to side slip angle and related structural side-load limits. Another option is a control column position display. “If I’m required to put an input to a particular displacement, such as a target rotation rate on a takeoff performance test, it gives me something to train my arms for that initial kind of step input to the column,” Caps says. “We were using that recently in Victorville, California, for a flight test on Airplane 1.” Caps cites other test scenarios where VERA brings sizable benefit, such as evaluating the amount of control column wheel deflection required to counteract asymmetric thrust in the event of engine failure on takeoff. “In the past, we literally have had a sticker on top of the wheel marked out in thirds all the way out to the full reflection,” he says. “Now we can put in a scale which tells me how much wheel input I can put in before the spoilers on top of the wing begin to activate, and so on.” VERA—named in honor of the late Vera Martinovich, a Boeing engineer and manager who supported its early development—underwent almost two years of engineering simulator testing as part of its evaluation. The work included human factors testing, using more than a dozen Boeing pilots to determine if they were more efficient with VERA. Development also has included System-Theoretic Process Analysis, a multistep method that uses system and control theory to identify and prevent accidents by focusing on the interactions and control relationships within a complex system. “We’re just systematically now going through one type of maneuver at a time,” Friedman says. “We thought we were on to something, but everybody who experiences it in a demonstration is at a loss for words. But then their next words are, ‘How come we’ve never done this before?’” After being used for the first time for certification testing on a 777-9 flight test in May, VERA is now installed on three 777-9 test aircraft as well as a 737-10. The system also will be part of the baseline flight test configuration for the future 777-8F test fleet, Boeing says. https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/boeing-improves-777-9-flight-test-execution-new-pilot-display Netanyahu's jet largely avoids European airspace in unusual route to New York The Israeli PM, traveling to the UN General Assembly, took a longer route. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government jet flew an unusual route from Tel Aviv to New York Thursday, largely avoiding European airspace. Netanyahu, traveling to the United Nations General Assembly, briefly flew over Greece and Italy, but then took a circuitous route across the Mediterranean, directly over the strait of Gibraltar and then across the Atlantic, according to FlightRadar24 records viewed by ABC News. The unusual route added more than two hours to the prime minister's flight time, the records show. In previous U.S. trips, Netanyahu's jet has flown over Greece, a large swath of Italy, before crossing the entire length of France. Italy, France and Greece are all members of the International Criminal Court which has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu has rejected the ICC's arrest warrant and said the actions and charges are "absurd and false." FlightRadar24 records show the prime minister's plane routinely flying over European airspace in the last year. Israeli media reports this is the first time Netanyahu has avoided European airspace since the ICC war crimes arrest warrant was issued in 2024. "For some governments, giving Netanyahu permission to fly over their country would be a political liability. In the past no one would have known but now with real time flight tracking on every smart phone everyone will be able to track his plane. Technology has changed diplomacy in this small way," said Steve Ganyard, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and ABC News contributor. Netanyahu's flight lasted 13 hours, while a commercial flight from Tel Aviv to JFK airport routinely takes just under 11 hours. The prime minister's office did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/netanyahus-jet-largely-avoids-european-airspace-unusual-route/story?id=125935906 Boeing Lands Big Wins With Norwegian And Turkish Airlines' Massive Orders Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) announced two significant aircraft deals this week, securing new commitments from Norwegian Group and Turkish Airlines as both carriers expand their fleets and improve efficiency. Norwegian confirmed an order for 30 737-8 jets, its first direct purchase from Boeing since 2017. The deal boosts the airline’s 737 MAX backlog to 80 aircraft and supports its goal of maintaining one of Europe’s most modern fleets. “This milestone aircraft order is on attractive terms and secures our fleet growth in a way that supports our planned growth and sustainability targets,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian. “These aircraft will not only lower emissions but also provide our customers with an even better travel experience.” Boeing Senior Vice President Brad McMullen said the agreement positions Norwegian to strengthen its presence in Scandinavia and expand across Europe. Separately, Turkish Airlines placed its largest widebody order with a deal for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, including 35 787-9s, 15 787-10s, and options for 25 more. The carrier also announced plans to purchase as many as 150 additional 737 MAX aircraft, which would mark its biggest single-aisle order. “This landmark agreement represents much more than a fleet growth. It is a reflection of our leadership in the industry as well as our dedication to innovation and operational excellence,” said Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope said the order underscores the airline’s confidence in the 787 and 737 MAX programs. Boeing highlighted its 80-year partnership with Türkiye, where it has invested $2 billion in supply chain development and supported nearly 5,000 jobs. Boeing also recently expanded into advanced technology partnerships, teaming up with Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) to accelerate AI in defense and space operations, part of its broader strategy to integrate software and analytics across commercial and military sectors. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-lands-big-wins-norwegian-094330589.html CALENDAR OF EVENTS · ISASI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2025'September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025, DENVER, COLORADO . 2025 NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown; Monday, Oct. 13 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Las Vegas, NV . 2025 NBAA National Safety Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Wednesday, Oct. 15; Las Vegas, NV . Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC™) - 2025 – October 27-29th (Omaha, Nebraska) . 78TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SUMMIT (IASS) - Lisbon, November 4–6 . 29th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown, November 11-13, 2025; Wichita, Kansas · CHC Safety & Quality Summit, 11th – 13th November 2025, Vancouver, BC Canada . 2026 ACSF Safety Symposium; April 7-9, 2026; ERAU Daytona Beach, FL . 2026 NBAA Maintenance Conference; May 5-7, 2026; New Orleans, LA . BASS 2026 - 71st Business Aviation Safety Summit - May 5-6, 2026 | Provo, Utah . The African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit - May 19-20 | Johannesburg, South Africa . Safeskies Australia - Australia’s renowned Aviation Safety Conference - Canberra Australia 20 and 21 May 2026 . 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 20-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV Curt Lewis