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Boeing Calls for 737 MAX Inspections on Loose Bolts, FAA Closely Monitoring

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Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft are experiencing yet another quality issue, and the company is asking airlines to examine their aircraft to check for a “possible loose bolt” in the rudder control system.

The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement on Thursday that “an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance on a mechanism in the rudder-control linkage,” that’s why the company recommended the inspections.

“The company discovered an additional undelivered aircraft with a nut that was not properly tightened.” The Federal Aviation Administration stated that it was keeping a careful eye on the inspections and would take additional measures if more loose or missing hardware was found.

According to Boeing, all new 737 Max will go through the inspection process before being delivered to customers. The inspections will take roughly two hours per aircraft. The issue identified on the particular airplane has been remedied.” “We advise operators to inspect their 737 MAX aircraft and notify us of any findings as a precautionary measure.

The FAA will remain in contact with Boeing and the airlines while the inspections are underway. The agency is asking the airlines to work through their approved Safety Management Systems to identify whether any loose hardware has been detected previously and to provide the agency with details on how quickly these two-hour inspections can be completed.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.