This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

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10. Why Did Some Air India A320s Have Extra Wheels? Bogie Gear Explained

 

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Why Air India operated select Airbus A320s with an unusual bogie landing gear.

 

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9. JetBlue Opens Sales for BlueFirst, Its First Domestic First Class Cabin

 

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JetBlue begins selling seats in its new BlueFirst domestic first class cabin, with service starting in 2026 on select transcontinental routes.

 

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8. Army Report Points to Systemic Failures in Deadly Black Hawk Collision Near Reagan National

 

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A new Army report identifies systemic failures behind the January collision between a UH-60L Black Hawk and American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington.

 

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7. FAA Orders Engine Repairs on Airbus A380 Fleet After Uncontained Failure

 

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The FAA has ordered inspections and repairs on Engine Alliance GP7200 engines powering Airbus A380s after an uncontained failure during takeoff.

 

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6. Why the A-10 Warthog's Nose Gear Is Offset to the Right

 

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Why the A-10 Warthog’s nose wheel sits off-center, and how its massive GAU-8 Avenger cannon dictated the aircraft’s design.

 

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5. FAA Nears Final Approval of Boeing 737 MAX 10 as Certification Review Concludes

 

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The FAA has completed its final review of the Boeing 737 MAX 10, with certification expected as soon as next week after years of delays.

 

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4. Riyadh Air Relocates New Boeing 787 Dreamliners Away From Capital Amid Houthi Missile Threat

 

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Saudi Arabia's new flag carrier Riyadh Air has moved its Boeing 787 Dreamliners out of Riyadh over fears of Houthi missile attacks ahead of launch.

 

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3. How the AI Chip Boom Is Squeezing Transpacific Air Cargo

 

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AI-driven semiconductor demand and Middle East disruptions have pushed transpacific air cargo rates higher, with Taiwan-US rates reaching $7.02/kg in May 2026. Explore why shippers are paying premium prices, shifting to shorter contracts, and whether the market will cool as AI demand evolves.

 

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2. Lawmakers Press FAA to Suspend AI Air Traffic Control Tool at Washington-Area Airports

 

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Senators and union leaders urge the FAA to pause an AI-driven air traffic management tool at DC airports, citing safety concerns.

 

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1. Qantas Grounds Plane After Passengers Report Bedbug Bites on Flight

 

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Qantas pulled an aircraft from service after passengers reported bedbug bites during flight QF5.

 

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