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Why the aerospace supply chain’s recovery is always two years away.

The new inlets are needed to address a hazard that could see the composite parts overheat and fail if engine anti-ice is used in certain circumstances.

Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft increased by 41% in 2023, setting a new record.

The FAA’s decision to freeze 737 MAX production levels likely does not have a significant effect on top suppliers, according to executives and analysts.

Boeing is withdrawing its request for a time-limited exemption covering a de-icing system that would have allowed the 737-7 to be certified with a known noncompliance.

ARSA asserts that FAA enforcement of language about certificated mechanics holds back those with repairman certificates.

Holding 70% of the company’s outstanding shares, they could declare a crisis of confidence, challenge the status quo and demand a change in top management.

The return to scheduled passenger flying comes after the FAA approved an inspection and maintenance process on Jan. 24.

The FAA’s emergency AD and that of Transport Canada followed “multiple occurrences” of cracking found in the Bell 505 vertical top end cap assembly.

Though Boeing’s 737-9 is now allowed to return to service after close inspections, the FAA’s decision to freeze production at current levels is a huge blow.

Readers write about 737-9 door plugs, ATC training standards, the Perseverance Mars rover, celestial navigation and GPS, and “rejiggering.”

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Boeing is seeking an exemption from FAA to allow the 737-7 to be certified and enter service as the airframer works to address engine inlet durability issues.

Following receipt of an approved inspection and maintenance process from the FAA, Alaska expects to bring its first few 737-9s back into service on Jan. 26.

Boeing’s biggest problem is restoring trust.

The UK is seeking input on the design of vertiports at existing airfields.

The National Business Aviation Association is encouraging members to contact the Senate leaders to request that they pass the bill.

Two 100M fuel candidates were suspended.

We may be witnessing the slow demise of what was once the world’s greatest aerospace company, with few identifiable roadblocks to an act of self-immolation.

Viasat demonstrated its system using Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Center’s Saab 340B twin-turboprop in January.

FAA recommends visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER mid-cabin door plugs after some operators have found loose bolts during earlier voluntary inspections.

Investigators are examining an engine fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F that had to return to Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff on Jan. 18.

Two fatal 737-8 accidents, deficient quality on multiple programs, and recent 737-9 issues mean FAA would be justified in scrutinizing anything Boeing proposes.

Boeing’s newest 737-7 exemption request faces opposition from inside and outside the FAA.

Listen in as editors analyze how the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug incident has affected airlines globally—and what this means for Boeing.