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Boeing's 737 MAX 10 is under scrutiny after the US FAA delayed its certification, sending Boeing shares down 7%. The regulator says a software issue will not ultimately block certification, but Southwest and United have rejected the new MAX navigation software, while Alaska Airlines' CEO says he is not overly concerned about the delay. Separately, Boeing also announced that leasing firm Avolon is purchasing 140 737-10 aircraft, and a flydubai 737 cockpit stabbing has prompted an international investigation.
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Rolls-Royce's share price is drawing attention in the UK as the stock has fallen sharply this month. Coverage points to sector-wide concerns flagged by Safran and GE Aerospace earnings, alongside a share price gap down that has prompted questions about whether investors should sell. Offsetting news includes a buyback announcement and an Avolon aircraft order. Analysts and retail investors are debating whether a rebound is possible.
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The FAA has cleared the way for airlines to put Boeing's 737 Max 10 into service, a key regulatory step for the planemaker. It comes as Boeing continues working through a record $745 billion backlog it cannot build fast enough, and after reports of a 737 MAX software issue that regulators say poses no safety risk, though concerns linger. A Boeing-Avolon deal is also being read as a growth signal for Africa's aviation sector.