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Aviation Daily, September 29, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 63 September 29, 2026

News

Leidos CAP workstation
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DOT Seeks Additional $30B To Complete ATC Upgrade

Sep 28, 2026
The Trump Administration is seeking $30 billion from Congress to complete its expedited modernization of the U.S. ATC system, building on an earlier appropriation of $12.5 billion.
Boeing 777-9
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Daily Memo: FAA’s Certification Reform: Lots Of ‘More,’ Some ‘Better’

Sep 28, 2026
Not all reform efforts are adding requirements. The FAA has been busy working to streamline the backlogged certificate application process without cutting corners.
British Airways jet descending into Heathrow Airport
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Heathrow Third Runway Slips To Late 2030s

Sep 28, 2026
Heathrow's third runway, originally planned for 2035, faces delays requiring decade-long timeline after planning approval.
Vietnam Airlines 787 reg. VN-A867
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Prelim Report Focuses On Braking In Vietnam 787 Overrun Accident

Sep 28, 2026
The BFU's preliminary report into the recent Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 runway overrun accident in Munich says it is focusing on analyzing the brake system control units and the electric brake actuator controllers in its investigation.
Air Canada
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Vietnam Expands Air Rights With Canada, Russia

Sep 28, 2026
Vietnam expands air agreements with Canada and Russia, enabling new routes and increased flight frequencies.
WestJet 737-700
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WestJet Starts 737-700 Retirements With New FTAI Agreement

Sep 28, 2026
WestJet has forged a deal with FTAI for the acquisition of 27 Boeing 737-700s, which marks the beginning of the aircraft’s retirement from the airline’s fleet.
rolls-royce technician assembling a jet engine
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Rolls-Royce Invests $400M In UK Manufacturing Facilities

Sep 28, 2026
Rolls-Royce is investing £300 million ($400 million) in its UK manufacturing and engineering facilities, primarily to expand civil aerospace operations.
VietJet Boeing 737 MAX
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VietJet Takes Another Step Toward Australian Startup

Sep 24, 2026
VietJet Air registers its first aircraft in Australia, signaling progress toward launching a domestic airline pending regulatory approval.
technician inspects a large cylindrical spacecraft component
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GASCA Prepares For Nacelle MRO Growth

Sep 23, 2026
Collins Aerospace's Singapore nacelle repair facility expects 30% MRO growth over five years as Asia-Pacific aircraft reach major maintenance thresholds.
Boeing 737-10
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Boeing Tackles 737 MAX Software Glitch With -10 Certification Looming

Sep 27, 2026
Boeing has informed the FAA and airlines of an error in the 737's automated flight guidance software in the case of a landing missed approach.
aircraft in flight with network lines
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ACI World: Air Passenger Traffic Growth Slowing Considerably

Sep 25, 2026
Airports Council International World reported a slowdown in air passenger traffic growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting challenges in commercial aviation.

Industry Data

TUI MAX 10
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Carbon Analysis: TUI’s New 737-10s Take Efficiency From Good To Great

Sep 28, 2026
TUI is set to start taking delivery of seven Boeing 737-10s in 2027; Carbon Analysis assesses what impact this might have on the leisure carrier’s efficiency.