Flight Safety Information  - September 30, 2025    No. 195

In This Issue

: Accident: Cityjet CRJX at Frankfurt on Sep 28th 2025, smoke on board

: Incident: British Airways B772 at Grenada on Sep 28th 2025, disabled on the runway

: Book - Transport Management Successes and Failures

: Incident: United B772 near London on Sep 28th 2025, airframe vibrations

: American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after cargo jet crosses the runway in front of it

: Ryanair Passengers Cheer as ‘Rude’ Travelers Are Removed by Police After Allegedly Starting a ‘Fight’ On Board

: ICAO rejects pilot age-67 proposal and Russia’s bid to rejoin council

: Emirates Warns Passengers To Fully Charge Their Devices As Tough New Power Bank Rules Come Into Force

: A United flight from Paris to DC had to U-turn to avoid flying across the Atlantic without enough working bathrooms

: India re-elected to Part II of ICAO, reaffirms commitment to international aviation safety

: Lufthansa Group To Retire Six Aircraft Types by 2028

: US Navy techs are stripping parts from fighter jets and subs to keep other ones working

: The Boeing Company (BA) Gains FAA Approval Boost, Expedited 737 Max and 787 Deliveries Ahead

: Boeing in early stages of developing 737 MAX replacement, WSJ reports

: Airline to lay off 61 Boston Logan Airport workers

: Calendar of Event





 


Accident: Cityjet CRJX at Frankfurt on Sep 28th 2025, smoke on board

A Cityjet Canadair CRJ-1000 on behalf of Lufthansa, registration EI-HID performing flight LH-842 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Billund (Denmark), was climbing out of Frankfurt when the crew donned their oxygen masks and stopped the climb at FL220 reporting smoke in cockpit and cabin. The aircraft returned to Frankfurt for a safe landing on runway 07R about 35 minutes after departure. The aircraft was evacuated onto the runway. One passenger received injuries.

The rotation was cancelled. The aircraft is still on the ground in Frankfurt about 20 hours after landing back.

https://avherald.com/h?article=52dbf389&opt=0

 


 


 


Incident: British Airways B772 at Grenada on Sep 28th 2025, disabled on the runway

A British Airways Boeing 777-200, registration G-VIIU performing flight BA-2159 from Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) to Grenada (Grenada), landed on Grenada's runway 10, rolled out and attempted to turn via the turn pad to backtrack the runway at 16:57L (20:57Z), when the aircraft became disabled nearly perpendicular to the runway. About 40 minutes later the aircraft was towed off the runway.

The aircraft was able to continue its schedule for its return flight to Saint Lucia and further to London Gatwick,EN (UK) with a delay of about 70 minutes.

https://avherald.com/h?article=52dbe949&opt=0

 


 


Incident: United B772 near London on Sep 28th 2025, airframe vibrations

A United Boeing 777-200, registration N788UA performing flight UA-939 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to San Francisco,CA (USA) with 271 passengers and 13 crew, was enroute at FL310 over the Lake District near Blackpool,EN (UK) when the crew entered a hold and declared emergency due to unknown airframe vibrations. The crew consulted with dispatch and maintenance trying to clarify whether the vibrations were caused by an engine or something else. The crew subsequently decided to return to London Heathrow, maintained FL310 until normal descent towards London, dumped fuel on the way back and landed safely on Heathrow's runway 27L about 1:50 hours after departure.

A passenger reported the crew shut the left hand engine (PW4090) down due to some problem.

The airline reported a mechanical problem as cause of the return.

The aircraft is still on the ground in London about 22 hours after landing.

https://avherald.com/h?article=52dbe3b3&opt=0

 






American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after cargo jet crosses the runway in front of it

An American Airlines pilot taking off at Los Angeles International Airport had to slam on the brakes Sunday after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it.

AeroLogic Flight 619, using the callsign German Cargo 619, landed at LAX at 10:33 p.m. from Shanghai, China. AeroLogic is a joint venture between Lufthansa Cargo and DHL.

The Boeing 777 was waiting between two runways to taxi to its parking spot as American Airlines flight 2453 was preparing for takeoff for Boston.

Air traffic control directed the AeroLogic flight to cross runway 25L, but instead the pilots made a right turn, putting them in the path of the jet, according to audio from the website LiveATC.net.

“German Cargo 619, Stop,” the LAX air traffic controller said urgently.
“We are on the runway,” the cargo pilot responded.

“American 2453, cancel takeoff clearance,” the controller said in the LiveATC audio.
“2453 is stopping,” the American Airlines pilot responded.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the AeroLogic flight crossed runway 25R “without authorization.”

The American Flight was going about 167 miles an hour before it slammed on the brakes, about 1.3 miles away from the cargo plane, according to the flight tracking site Flightradar24.

“We thank our crew members for their quick action and our customers for their understanding,” the airline said in a statement.

The American flight returned to the gate and took off for Boston 2.5 hours late.

It’s not clear why the AeroLogic cargo flight made the right turn, however the air traffic controller did, at times, refer to the flight as 419 instead of 619 and urged the pilot to cross the runway “as fast as you can” because of other planes landing.

AeroLogic did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/american-airlines-plane-aborts-takeoff-181822867.html

 






Ryanair Passengers Cheer as ‘Rude’ Travelers Are Removed by Police After Allegedly Starting a ‘Fight’ On Board

The rowdy flyers forced their flight from London to Alicante, Spain, to divert to Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26

A group of Ryanair passengers were removed from an aircraft after allegedly being "loud and rude" and starting a "fight" on board their Sept. 26 flight

A video taken by a fellow traveler shows a member of the group standing in his seat and lunging into the aisle after getting confronted by French police

In the background of the video, other passengers clapped and cheered during the altercation

A Ryanair flight from London to Spain was diverted to France last week to remove a group of unruly passengers on board.

According to data collected by FlightAware, Ryanair flight FR8425 was set to depart London’s Luton Airport for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 26. However, the flight diverted to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport while it was flying over France.

A spokesperson for the airline told the Associated Press the plane diverted after “a small group of passengers became disruptive onboard.”

“They’d been drinking a lot before the flight,” one eyewitness told the outlet. “When on the flight waiting to take off, one group was passing around a few bottles of Coke which they were very loudly talking about having put rum in.”

A Ryanair flight attendant points out unruly passengers to French police.
According to the witness, the men were divided into two rows, separated by a line of women in between.

“After about 30 minutes in the air, they had already been loud and rude; swearing a lot and spilling drinks over a group of women and their laptop,” the witness added.

Soon, a “fight” broke out between the group and another flyer who “told them off.” Crews decided to divert to Toulouse and alerted authorities of their arrival.

In a video captured by a fellow passenger, uniformed members of France’s National Gendarmerie boarded the plane and followed a flight attendant towards the rowdy flyers. When they arrived at the first row, two members of the group cooperated with authorities and left their seats. Surrounding the scene were other travelers with their phones out recording the incident.

When authorities made it to the next row, a man wearing a blue baseball cap with a tattooed arm stood on his seat after he was addressed by officers. The man then cursed and threw his arms up trying to escape the authorities’ grasp. Then, he lunged into the aisle before officers were able to stop him. In the background, fellow passengers cheered and clapped during the altercation.

A Ryanair passenger is removed by French police.
Sitting in the same row was a younger male who shouted at police. “My dad did not start that,” he says in the clip before grabbing the arm of a police officer.

Finally, the last two passengers in the row — including the son — were escorted by police off the aircraft.

After the passengers were removed, the Ryanair flight departed Toulouse and arrived in Alicante around 9:15 p.m. local time, per FlightAware.

“Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a respectful and stress-free environment, without unnecessary disruption,” a Ryanair spokesperson told the AP.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ryanair-passengers-cheer-rude-travelers-215149340.html

 






ICAO rejects pilot age-67 proposal and Russia’s bid to rejoin council

The International Civil Aviation Organization struck down two major proposals at its 42nd General Assembly, being held September 23 to October 3, 2025, by declining to raise the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots from 65 to 67, and by voting down Russia’s bid to reclaim a seat on ICAO’s 36-member governing council.

The retirement age issue had been put forward by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which argued that the two-year increase would help relieve pilot staffing pressures without undermining safety. The proposal was backed by a global airline group seeking to raise the age from 65 to 67 for multi-crew international operations. But according to multiple industry sources, ICAO delegates elected not to adopt the change, effectively keeping the global limit at 65. That decision preserves the status quo: pilots over 65 remain barred from international airline operations under ICAO rules. 

The US Senate’s Commerce Committee Chairman, Ted Cruz, had urged President Trump to back the change, describing the age limit as “arbitrary” and a barrier to retaining experienced pilots.  But pilot unions strongly objected. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) warned of health and cognitive risks to older aviators and questioned whether sufficient safety data supports extending the age limit. 

Russia’s effort to return to ICAO’s governing body failed by a slim margin. It secured 87 votes, six shy of the 93 needed. Russia had lost its seat in 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine and the seizure of leased aircraft. After the vote, Russian delegates called for a second ballot, but the assembly declined. Many countries, led by the US and European delegations, opposed Moscow’s return citing ongoing airspace violations, GPS interference, and concerns over aviation safety.  

The dual outcomes signal that member states in ICAO remain wary of big shifts, especially around safety and geopolitics. Keeping the pilot retirement age at 65 preserves a conservative rule that has stood for years. The rejection of Russia’s bid shows continued global resistance to giving Moscow influence in international aviation governance after its aggressive actions in Ukraine. 

For the US, the decisions carry domestic and legislative implications. Even if Congress were to pass a law raising the domestic age limit, US airline pilots over 65 would still be blocked from international routes unless ICAO rules also changed. The failure of the ICAO motion likely complicates efforts in Washington to press ahead with pilot retirement legislation in Congress. Separately, Russia’s rejection further isolates Moscow in the global aviation community at a time when it seeks relief from sanctions and access to aviation parts and overflight rights. 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/icao-rejects-pilot-retirement-age-russia-council

 




Emirates Warns Passengers To Fully Charge Their Devices As Tough New Power Bank Rules Come Into Force

From October 1, Emirates passengers will be banned from using power banks on any of its flights. Power banks must also not be stored in the overhead lockers as part of strict new rules designed to prevent a dangerous fire at 38,000 feet.

Emirates has urged passengers not to board one of its flights unless they have fully charged their mobile phones and other electronic gadgets, as the Dubai-based carrier becomes the largest airline yet to ban the use of power banks in-flight from October 1.

The airline first warned that it planned to ban the use of power banks in August, giving passengers several months to prepare for the changes. With less than 24 hours to go before the new rules take effect, Emirates has now issued its final warning.

Emirates passengers still have access to in-seat power outlets to charge their devices.
“Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from tomorrow, 1 October 2025,” the airline said in a statement. “Emirates provides in-seat charging on all aircraft, however, still recommends that customers fully charge their devices before flying, especially on longer duration flights.”

The new rules at a glance
From October 1, 2025, Emirates will introduce strict new rules surrounding the carriage and use of portable power banks on all of its flights:

•	Passengers can only carry one power bank each
•	The power bank cannot exceed 100 Watt Hours.
•	Charging a power bank via the in-seat power supply is prohibited.
•	Using the power bank to charge another device is banned.
•	Power banks cannot be placed in the overhead lockers.
•	The new rules build upon existing regulations that ban the carriage of power banks or other lithium batteries in checked luggage.

Emirates says it is introducing the sweeping rules on the use of power banks following a “comprehensive safety review,” which was ordered in the wake of several worrying in-flight incidents involving lithium batteries.

Perhaps the most concerning of these incidents, and the catalyst for a growing number of airlines to urgently review their power bank safety rules, was a fire onboard an Air Busan airplane in South Korea in January.

A power bank caught overheated and caught fire in a passenger’s rucksack during boarding, but no one initially noticed because the bag was stored in a closed overhead bin.

It was only when smoke started pouring out of the locker that passengers and the crew to alerted to what was happening. By this point, the flames were already quickly spreading, and the cabin crew was unable to contain the fire.

An evacuation via emergency slides was ordered, resulting in several passengers and crew sustaining injuries. Meanwhile, the Airbus A321 airplane was completely gutted by the fire.

The science behind the decision
Emirates has provided a very detailed justification behind its decision to ban the use of power banks on its flights, explaining that power banks are more prone to the risk of a so-called ‘thermal runaway’ than other electronic devices powered by lithium batteries.

The airline explains: “The batteries contain lithium ions suspended in an electrolyte solution. The ions flow through the electrolyte, travelling back and forth between two electrodes as the battery charges and discharges. If the battery is overcharged or damaged, it may result in thermal runaway.”

“Thermal runaway in batteries is a self-accelerating process where heat generation within a battery cell exceeds its ability to dissipate heat, leading to a rapid and uncontrollable temperature increase. This can result in dangerous consequences like fire, explosions, and the release of toxic gases.”

While there is a risk of thermal runaway in all lithium batteries, Emirates believes power banks are a greater risk because many lack an internal trickle charge system that prevents them from overcharging.

What other airlines have restricted the use of power banks?
While Emirates is the largest airline to have placed new restrictions on power banks, it most certainly isn’t the only carrier that has announced updated rules.

Southwest Airlines: Since May 28, passengers must keep their power banks within easy reach and must not charge devices when the power bank is locked out of sight in a bag in the overhead locker. Power banks can, however, still be used in-flight.

Lufthansa: Power banks can not be charged using the in-seat power supply. They must also be kept within easy reach and within sight if being used to charge another device. The rules also apply to low-cost subsidiary Eurowings.

Singapore Airlines: Passengers can bring power banks on board its flights, but they must not be used to charge other devices or be charged via the in-seat power supply.

The US FAA urges more airlines to take action
Earlier this month, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urged airlines to conduct detailed risk assessments about the carriage and use of lithium batteries on their flights.

In a safety alert sent to US airlines, the FAA said: “Safety risk assessments should consider the hazard posed by the stowage of lithium batteries in areas not visible or easily accessible to passengers or crewmembers, such as in overhead bins or in carry-on baggage.”

Southwest Airlines remains the only US carrier to have updated its rules.

https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2025/09/30/emirates-warns-passengers-to-fully-charge-their-devices-as-tough-new-power-bank-rules-come-into-force/

 





A United flight from Paris to DC had to U-turn to avoid flying across the Atlantic without enough working bathrooms

A United Airlines flight from Paris to Washington, DC, turned back to the French capital.
An airline spokesperson said there was "an issue with the lavatories.

The plane took off again 25 hours later.

United Airlines passengers faced a flight to nowhere after a plumbing malfunction on their transatlantic journey.

Sunday's Flight 331 took off from Paris around 5 p.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Washington, DC, eight hours later.

However, just over an hour into the journey, the Boeing 767 turned around, per data from Flightradar24.

The plane changed direction while flying over the sea between Scotland and Ireland, and headed back toward France.

It landed back at Charles de Gaulle Airport two and a half hours after taking off.

In a statement shared with Business Insider, a United spokesperson said the plane had to divert to "address an issue with the lavatories."

Flight 331 returned to Paris two and a half hours after taking off

"The flight landed safely, and customers were rebooked onto the next available flight to their destination," they added.

Data from Flightradar24 shows the same Boeing 767 departed Paris again 25 hours later.

This isn't the first time that a flight has been forced to turn around due to a plumbing issue.

In March, Air India passengers faced a nine-hour flight to nowhere as their Delhi-bound plane returned to Chicago after most of the plane's bathrooms stopped working.

The airline said its investigation found "polythene bags, rags, and clothes that had been flushed down and stuck in the plumbing."

In April 2024, another United Airlines transatlantic flight ended up back where it started when the toilets overflowed. The plane had left Frankfurt for San Francisco before circling over the North Sea.

And a month before that, eight of the nine bathrooms on a KLM Boeing 787 stopped working, too.

Overall, such incidents are fairly rare, but they can force diversions due to the minimum requirements for passengers' bathroom facilities.

Returning to where the plane took off can make it easier for an airline to reroute passengers and repair any issues, as it is likely to have more facilities at an airport it commonly flies to.

https://www.businessinsider.com/united-airlines-flight-returned-to-paris-after-bathroom-malfunction-2025-9

 





India re-elected to Part II of ICAO, reaffirms commitment to international aviation safety

India has secured re-election to the ICAO Council. The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced this on Tuesday. The election occurred on September 27, 2025. This happened during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session in Montreal. India will serve the 2025-2028 term. The Ministry of External Affairs engaged with member states. This reaffirmed India's commitment to ICAO objectives.

India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that comprises of countries making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday announced that the election took place on September 27, 2025, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session held in Montreal.

"Supporting this effort, the Ministry of External Affairs, through continuous engagement with other member states, reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to the objectives of ICAO," the ministry said in a statement.

Earlier, on September 2, the ministry hosted a reception for Ambassadors and High Commissioners in New Delhi ahead of the 42nd ICAO assembly session. On this occasion, Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu had sought the support of Member States for India’s candidature for re-election for the 2025-2028 term.

For the 2025–2028 term of ICAO Assembly, India reaffirms its commitment to:
Strengthening international aviation safety, security, and sustainability
Promoting equitable growth in air connectivity
Advancing technology and innovation
Supporting ICAO’s, No Country Left Behind initiative

During his visit to Montreal, Naidu also held bilateral meetings with other Member States and engaged with global aviation industry stakeholders. As one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, India has attracted keen interest from global players in areas such as aircraft component manufacturing, MRO and skill development.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/india-re-elected-to-part-ii-of-icao-reaffirms-commitment-to-international-aviation-safety/articleshow/124231032.cms?from=mdr

 






Lufthansa Group To Retire Six Aircraft Types by 2028

Fleet modernization plan to streamline widebody operations across all airlines.

Lufthansa Group announced plans to retire six widebody aircraft types from service by 2028 as part of its long-term fleet modernization and harmonization efforts.

The move is designed to simplify operations, cut costs, and support the company’s sustainability goals, executives said at the airline group’s Capital Markets Day on Monday.

The aircraft types scheduled for phase-out are the Airbus A340-600, A330-200, A340-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 747-400, and Boeing 777-200. According to Lufthansa, these retirements will be completed by the end of 2028, with some types exiting earlier.

For example, the A340-600, A330-200, and 767-300 are targeted for removal by 2026, while the 747-400 and A340-300 will leave the fleet by 2027.

Currently, the airline group has 13 different passenger aircraft types.

By eliminating older widebody types, the company plans to reduce operational complexity across maintenance, crewing, and fleet reserves. Lufthansa executives emphasized that new aircraft deliveries will arrive in standardized specifications across the group’s airlines to improve efficiency further.

New Deliveries
The group will replace the outgoing jets with next-generation aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000, Boeing 787-9, and 777X. These types are expected to comprise the backbone of the long-haul fleet by 2030, supplemented by the 747-8i and a smaller number of A330-300s and A330neos.

The A380 remains part of the future fleet plan, though its long-term role has yet to be finalized.

Overall, Lufthansa Group plans to take delivery of over 230 new aircraft by 2030, with widebody numbers increasing by about 20%.

https://airlinegeeks.com/2025/09/29/lufthansa-group-to-retire-six-aircraft-types-by-2028/

 





US Navy techs are stripping parts from fighter jets and subs to keep other ones working

US Navy techs are having to cannibalize parts of F/A-18 Super Hornets and Virginia-class submarines.

A new GAO report documents data rights issues that cause repair issues and delays.

The other programs included in the report are the F-35, LCS, and Stryker.

US Navy technicians are stripping spare parts from attack submarines and F/A-18 Super Hornet carrier jets to keep other ones operational due to delays and low inventory, a new watchdog report found.

The two programs are part of five in the Defense Department reviewed by the US Government Accountability Office, a watchdog agency, that all largely face maintenance delays, a lack of spare parts, and increased costs due to a number of factors, including relying on sole source contracts.

Of the five programs, F/A-18s and Virginia-class submarines both have parts that are difficult to obtain in time for repairs, meaning sailors have to take those parts from other assets. Often, that's because there's a long delay in acquiring a new part from a manufacturer, and the government lacks the design information to rapidly get it from another company or fabricate it in one of its workshops.

For Super Hornets, maintainers who spoke with the GAO said they've been unsuccessful in getting data rights for radio frequency cables from a vendor for over a decade, and repairs for the cables are generally done on the vendor's schedule. The data rights for making or repairing the cable are the intellectual property of the vendor.

To get more cables, Navy officials have considered reverse engineering the part to see if they could manufacture it or contract spares, but both options were too costly, the report said. "Maintainers, therefore, have resorted to cannibalizing grounded aircraft for the part," the GAO said.

The situation is similar for Virginia-class submarines, which rely on a vendor who owns the technical data rights for certain components. "The OEM [original equipment manufacturer]'s schedule dictates the maintenance timeline, which can result in repair delays and affect operational readiness," per the report. "Program officials also told us if OEMs do not deliver spare parts in a timely manner, maintainers must cannibalize parts from another submarine until replacements arrive."

Keeping aircraft flying and submarines sailing within safety limits requires a vast supply of parts from a stretched US manufacturing base. Cannibalizing submarines and aircraft for parts is a temporary solution that increases the costs and workload of maintenance and can lead to availability issues. Removing critical parts from an aircraft or a submarine renders it out of commission until they're replaced.

The Navy didn't immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment on cannibalization issues with F/A-18s and Virginia-class submarines.

The other three programs the GAO looked at — the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, Littoral Combat Ship, and Stryker armored vehicle — all struggle with maintainers relying on commercial vendors for the data or rights for maintenance. The timelines for work are in the vendor's hands and have resulted in delays.

In the case of the F-35, maintainers and program officials told the GAO the aircraft faces significant corrosion issues, which can't be repaired without contractor support due to a lack of technical data. "In addition, according to maintainers, there are not enough contractors to respond to corrosion issues, which draws out repair timeframes," the report said. The program is looking to fix this by gradually getting the data to have sustainment capabilities itself.

The GAO also reported an instance of a broken hydraulic motor in a crane on the littoral combat ship in which the ship repair contractor refused to fix the motor without the OEM, which had the data rights for parts and repairs. "Maintainers had to wait two and a half weeks for the OEM to be available to carry out the repair," the GAO said. "According to shipyard officials, this was a quick turnaround and not all repairs happen that fast."

And for the Stryker, program officials have been unsuccessful at acquiring unlimited data rights for the base vehicle, resulting in a 2024 technical support contract between the US Army and a prime contractor that costs about $534 million over five years.

These five programs were selected by the GAO because the agency has previously found them to have data rights issues, and the problems plaguing them point to a need for a weapons program to obtain certain technical data and data rights in order to keep them working.

"Obtaining more data or data rights than necessary can result in higher program costs or contractors refusing to bid on such contracts due to IP concerns," the GAO said. But without the necessary data, maintainers struggle with long-term issues to keep weapons and systems going.

There are also disputes and different interpretations between officials and companies on what data the Pentagon needs for its weapons and programs, which can lead to problems within the services to maintain and repair those systems.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-navy-techs-stripping-parts-211632226.html

 






The Boeing Company (BA) Gains FAA Approval Boost, Expedited 737 Max and 787 Deliveries Ahead

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, continues to strengthen its position in both commercial and defense aviation with recent regulatory and market wins.

On September 29, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will relax restrictions on BA’s ability to issue airworthiness certificates for select 737 Max jets and the 787 Dreamliner. The new arrangement allows Boeing to alternate weekly certification duties with the FAA, expediting production and delivery timelines. This marks a turning point after years of heightened oversight following safety and quality concerns, signaling renewed regulatory confidence in the business’s processes.

Alongside this regulatory shift, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) secured several landmark orders. Turkish Airlines placed its largest-ever widebody order, committing to up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 150 737 Max jets. The deal, which supports more than 123,000 U.S. jobs, is set to double the airline’s Boeing fleet and highlights strong global demand for BA aircraft.

Norwegian Group also returned as a direct BA customer, ordering 30 737-8 Max planes and expanding its 737 Max backlog to 80, underscoring the model’s appeal for fuel efficiency and sustainability goals, and reinforcing BA’s position among the most undervalued stocks.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-company-ba-gains-faa-225306609.html

 





Boeing in early stages of developing 737 MAX replacement, WSJ reports

(Reuters) -Boeing is in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle airplane that would eventually replace the 737 MAX, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. Rolls-Royce declined to comment, while Boeing did not respond to a Reuters' request for comment.

The 737 MAX entered service in 2017 but was grounded globally in 2019 after two fatal crashes killed 346 people. The incidents slashed Boeing's profits and triggered lawsuits, investigations, and a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the grounding order in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Friday, the FAA said it would allow the planemaker to issue airworthiness certificates for some 737 MAX jets, starting this week. This authority had been revoked in 2019 following the second fatal crash involving the model in Ethiopia.

Earlier this year, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg met with officials from Rolls-Royce Holdings in the UK to discuss a new engine for the aircraft, according to the WSJ report.

The U.S. planemaker has also been designing the flight deck of a new narrow-body aircraft, the report said, adding that development remains in the early planning phase, with final decisions yet to be made.

The planemaker told WSJ that its recovery plan remains on track, with priorities including the delivery of roughly 6,000 back-logged commercial airplanes and the certification of previously announced models.

Still, Boeing continues to face regulatory scrutiny.

In early 2024, the FAA imposed a production cap of 38 per month for 737 MAX planes after a mid-air cabin panel blowout on a new Alaska Airlines jet, which was later found to be missing four bolts.

The Alaska Airlines incident prompted the U.S. Justice Department, under then-President Joe Biden, to open a criminal investigation and declare that Boeing was not in compliance with a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement made after the company had misled the FAA during the 737 MAX regulatory certification process.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-starts-working-737-max-011512495.html

 





Airline to lay off 61 Boston Logan Airport workers

An airline at Logan Airport will lay off 61 customer service employees in November, citing the end of an agreement with Air Canada.

Maryland-based Piedmont Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, will place the employees on furlough on Nov. 18, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice filed with the state on Sept. 22. The company wrote in a letter to the state Department of Career Services that the employees will be on furlough status for four years, but they “anticipate that this furlough will be permanent.”

The company is working with individual employees to find opportunities for transfers.

The employees affected include 51 customer service agents, seven customer service supervisors, two managers and one administrative employee.

A spokesperson for Piedmont Airlines said the layoffs were prompted by Air Canada’s decision to use another ground-handling vendor for its flights at Logan starting on Nov. 19. The company has “supported Air Canada’s ground-handling operation in Boston for more than a decade,” the spokesperson said.

Piedmont will continue to provide service for “select American Eagle flights” at Logan, they said.

“We are working closely with impacted team members to provide resources, guidance, and opportunities within the company where possible,” the spokesperson said. “We are proud of the service our team has delivered over the past couple of years and deeply value their contributions to our operation.”

Piedmont operates close to 400 daily flights in the eastern United States and employs more than 10,000 people, according to its website.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/airline-lay-off-61-boston-155457778.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 
 
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. 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