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The Pentagon, according to a memo reported by The Washington Post and confirmed by spokesman Sean Parnell, is urging defense contractors to accelerate production of critical munitions within 21 days, citing rapid U.S. missile and interceptor usage in the Iran war. CSIS estimates Patriot and THAAD stocks fell sharply. The memo also ties plans to shaping the fiscal 2028 defense budget.

The FAA issued an airworthiness directive for Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 requiring inspections of the fuselage skin and the “bear strap” near the forward galley door cutout after reports of cracks. Airlines must inspect on a usage-based schedule and repair cracking before return to service. Boeing says it changed its manufacturing process for new aircraft. The AD takes effect Sept. 10.

Lufthansa said it will not accept the earliest built examples of Boeing’s 777-9, joining Emirates, as some aircraft have been in storage since 2019-2020. Boeing’s 777X program remains uncertified and is now about 6-7 years behind schedule, with certification targeted for late 2026 or early 2027 and first Lufthansa deliveries in Q1 2027. Boeing took a $4.9B pre-tax charge in 2025.

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets for possible fuselage cracks, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration. The move adds to ongoing regulatory and safety scrutiny of Boeing’s 737 MAX program, following prior controversies after twin crashes in 2018 killed 346 people.

The FAA ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after reports of cracks near galley door cutouts, according to the FAA. The directive covers the 737 MAX 8, MAX 8-200, and MAX 9, affecting about 470 planes, NewsNation reported.

The FAA issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 471 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (737-8, 737-9, 737-8200) for potential fuselage cracks near the forward galley door, tied to the “bear strap.” No such cracks have been reported on the MAX. Costs are estimated at about $40,035 for basic checks, up to $160,140 per inspection cycle. Effective Sept. 10, 2026.