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Trump praises Boeing after the flydubai 737 MAX descent
1 October 2026
Donald Trump congratulated Boeing and chief executive Kelly Ortberg, saying the 737 MAX stayed together under strain beyond its design. He had previously called the same model cursed. Investigators have not published the loads or speeds.
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Flydubai 737 MAX lands in Tabuk after a cockpit altercation and steep descent
1 October 2026
Flight FZ1073 diverted to Saudi Arabia on 30 September after a flight-deck altercation. Tracking data show a drop of more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds. Investigators have not explained the descent.

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