Germany is ready to allow sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia

Germany ready to sell Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia: minister https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Germany_ready_to_sell_Eurofighter_jets_to_Saudi_Arabia_minister_999.html 

Airbus Beluga Transport earns its Air Operator Certificate

Just under two years ago, in January 2022, Airbus launched its outsized air-cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI). However, the vision was always to create a dedicated airline with its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC). With the latter now awarded, we talk to AiBTs managing director Benoît Lemonnier and also to the head of flight operations Olivier Schneider to learn how this was achieved and also what challenges lie ahead

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2024-01-airbus-beluga-transport-earns-its-air-operator-certificate?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Türkiye's new combat drone completes endurance flight test

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002697/turkiyes-new-combat-drone-completes-endurance-flight-test 

EHang's certified EH216-S debut commercial flight demonstrations

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002700/ehangs-certified-eh216-s-debut-commercial-flight-demonstrations 

Airborne Range Hawks enabling more hypersonic flight tests

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002702/airborne-range-hawks-enabling-more-hypersonic-flight-tests 

737 incidents prompt new scrutiny at Boeing

 https://leehamnews.com/2024/01/08/737-incidents-prompt-new-scrutiny-at-boeing/ 

B-1B Bomber Crashes While Landing At Ellsworth AFB, Crew Ejects Safely

https://theaviationist.com/2024/01/05/b-1b-bomber-crashes-while-landing-at-ellsworth-afb-crew-ejects-safely/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=b-1b-bomber-crashes-while-landing-at-ellsworth-afb-crew-ejects-safely 

FAA: Updates on Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/updates-grounding-boeing-737-max-9-aircraft 

Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/alaska-airlines-again-grounds-all-boeing-737-max-9-jetliners-as-more-maintenance-may-be-needed/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Boeing Statement on 737-9 Inspections

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-01-06-Boeing-Statement-on-737-9-Inspections 

Video Release: Boeing Begins X-66 Modification, Removing Engines and Adding Scanning Technology

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131385 

Boeing issues instructions with details about completing 737 Max 9 door-plug inspections

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-issues-instructions-with-details-about-completing-737-max-9-door-plug-inspections/156398.article 

NTSB releases images of recovered door plug that failed on Alaska Airlines’ 737 Max 9

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ntsb-releases-images-of-recovered-door-plug-that-failed-on-alaska-airlines-737-max-9/156401.article 

Boeing Begins X-66 Modification, Removing Engines and Adding Scanning Technology

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/01/boeing-begins-x-66-modification-removing-engines-and-adding-scanning-technology/ 

Turkish Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after Alaska Airlines window/fuselage blow-out incident

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/turkish-airlines/grounds-boeing-737-max-9-fleet-after-alaska-airlines-window-fuselage-blow-out-incident/ 

EASA adopts FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive on Boeing 737-9 – no EU operators seen affected

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/737/max/easa-adopts-faa-emergency-airworthiness-directive-on-boeing-737-9-no-eu-operators-seen-affected/ 

Two iPhones survive 5,000-metre fall from beleaguered Alaska Air’s Boeing 737-9 and remain intact – Door plug retrieved as well

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/alaska-airlines/two-iphones-survive-5000-metre-fall-from-beleaguered-alaska-airs-boeing-737-9-and-remain-intact-door-plug-retrieved-as-well/ 

Tokyo crash Dash 8 not cleared for take-off, authorities claim

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/01/tokyo-crash-dash-8-not-cleared-for-take-off-authorities-claim/ 

Australia’s 737 MAX fleet cleared despite Alaska mid-air blowout

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/01/all-clear-for-australias-max-8s-despite-alaska-mid-air-blowout/ 

United finds loose bolts on plug doors during 737 Max 9 inspections - The Air Current

https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/united-finds-loose-bolts-on-plug-doors-during-737-max-9-inspections/ 

Missing door 'plug' may hold clues to how hole blew open on Alaska Airlines jet | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/boeing-emergency-exit-plugs-alaska-airlines-e3460f26c1bc2d955fcae9d6d820414d