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FAA Reviews 737 Max 10 Software Delay
A flight management software fault that can raise pilot workload on a missed approach has drawn fresh FAA review near Max 10 certification.
FAA Orders 787 Wing Splice Checks
AD 2026-17-02 requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections of Boeing 787 wing splice plates for fatigue cracks from 1 October 2026.
FAA 777 ACMP Pump Fire AD Takes Effect
AD 2026-19-04 requires ACMP inspection and part replacement on all Boeing 777 variants after a main landing gear wheel well fire.
FAA Adopts Emergency ADs on Trent Engines
FAA emergency ADs 2026-18-51 and 2026-18-52 require de-pairing Trent 700 and Trent 800 engines after oil pump non-conformities emerged.
Joby Launches eIPP Flights Across Texas
Joby has begun eIPP flights across Dallas-Fort Worth, including direct eVTOL flights into DFW International, under TxDOT's Project Nexus.
Part 108 Nears Publication, FAA Says
FAA's Part 108 BVLOS rule has cleared internal review and sits with OIRA, while EASA pushes SORA 2.5 standard scenarios for operators.
FAA Orders Trent 700/800 Engine Checks
Emergency directives for Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and 800 engines require de-pairing of affected oil pump parts on A330ceo and 777 Classic fleets.
FAA Proposes AME-Issued Medicals
A new FAA proposal would let pilots managing diabetes without insulin receive medical certificates directly from aviation medical examiners.
FAA Orders 747-8F Freighter Crack Checks
FAA AD 2026-13474 requires 747-8F freighter stringer crack inspections traced to factory shimming errors. 11 US-registered aircraft affected.
FAA Orders 737 MAX Bear Strap Inspections
FAA finalised AD 2026-15-11 requiring bear strap crack inspections on 471 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX variants, effective 10 September 2026.
CRM Training Faces Automation Shift
EASA pushes evidence-based training and ICAO flags automation dependency as crew resource management is reshaped by AI cockpit integration.
FAA Restores Boeing Certification Power
The FAA returned airworthiness certification authority to Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 on 17 July 2026, ending post-crash oversight. MAX 7 and MAX 10 remain excluded.
MOSAIC July 2026: The Light-Sport Certification Change
The second major MOSAIC effective date arrives on July 24, 2026. Here is what changes for light-sport certification and what changed earlier.
FAA Part 141 Modernization: What Flight Schools Should Know
The FAA's 2025–2026 Part 141 modernization engagement is complete. Here is what changed, what did not, and what schools should monitor next.
FAA Cuts SFO Arrivals During a Runway Project
The FAA's temporary arrival reduction at SFO is a sharp reminder that runway geometry and construction work can quickly become national-capacity issues.
FAA-EASA Aircraft Certification in 2026: What the BASA and TIP Do
FAA and EASA do not simply approve each other's aircraft. See how acceptance, streamlined validation and technical validation work under the EU-US safety agreement.
Boeing Gets Heavier 787-9 and 787-10 Capability
FAA clearance for higher takeoff weights on the 787-9 and 787-10 gives Boeing and airlines a more flexible long-haul tool.
FAA Remote Towers in 2026: Pilot Program and Approval Status
Remote towers remain an FAA evaluation and approval program, not an approved nationwide replacement for tower cabs. See the design, safety and commissioning gates.
Helicopter to Airline Pilot: The FAA Fixed-Wing Transition Path
How helicopter time fits the FAA airline transport pilot rules, which airplane-specific experience still matters, and how to scope a fixed-wing transition without buying the wrong training.
FAA Pilot Forecast 2026–2046: Growth, Not a Shortage Count
What the FAA FY 2026–2046 forecast actually says about US commercial, airline transport, sport and general aviation pilot populations.
DOT and FAA Pick Eight Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Projects
The federal government's selection of eight AAM pilot projects is the clearest sign yet that policymakers want to move from strategy papers to supervised execution.
The FAA Wants a More Modern Tower-Simulation Stack
The FAA's tower-simulation expansion shows controller training technology is becoming a bigger modernization priority.
How to Become an A&P Mechanic in 2026: FAA Paths and Tests
The FAA issues a mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Compare the Part 147 school, civilian experience and military routes, then follow the test sequence.
Pitot-Static & Transponder Checks
FAR 91.411 and 91.413 inspections explained: what IFR owners need every 24 months, who can sign them off, and where the traps are.
How to Become an FAA Air Traffic Controller in 2026
The FAA plans major controller hiring, but applications are not always open. See the age, experience, testing, medical, Academy and facility-training path.
NextGen Enters 2026 Focused on Data and Capacity
The FAA's NextGen program is increasingly being judged on whether it can deliver practical capacity and data-sharing improvements, not just long-range vision.
IFR Currency Rules: Six Approaches, Calendar Months and the IPC
14 CFR 61.57 uses six calendar months, not a rolling day count. See when IFR PIC privileges lapse, how currency can be restored and when an IPC is required.
ELT Inspection Requirements: 91.207 Guide
FAR 91.207 ELT inspection requirements: battery replacement dates, logbook entries, and the compliance mistakes aircraft owners keep making.
Newark Flight Limits Remain a Controller-Staffing Story
The FAA's Newark flight restrictions underline how hard it is to run a schedule-heavy hub when controller staffing lags demand.
Airworthiness Directive Compliance: Build a Current-Status Record
A source-led workflow for finding applicable airworthiness directives, documenting recurring actions and resolving a compliance gap without relying on a generic checklist.
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