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The fourth US Army UH-60M Black Hawk continues without visible damage after fireworks explode nearby during an NFL flyover：On November 2, 2026, four US Army UH-60M Black Hawks performed a pregame flyover at Seattle’s Lumen Field. Fireworks erupted while the fourth helicopter was still nearby and exploded extremely close to it; whether any projectile contacted the aircraft remains unclear. The helicopter continued behind the formation with no visible damage, and it was not confirmed whether it had been inspected. UH-60M Black Hawk

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FAA orders inspections of certain Boeing 787 center-wing tank sealant over lightning-strike explosion risk：On November 2, 2026, the FAA issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of center wing fuel tank sealant on certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft because required adhesion-test evidence was missing. The agency warned that defective sealant could create an ignition source during a lightning strike and increase explosion risk. Operators must complete inspections and tests of unverified areas within 12 months of the directive’s effective date, and repair defects under approved procedures. center wing fuel tank sealant

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US Air Force divests three A-29C Super Tucanos from Test Pilot School, seeks alternatives for spin training and mission-systems instruction：The US Air Force has divested three A-29C Super Tucanos assigned to the Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base after determining they did not meet the school’s requirements. It is seeking alternatives for spin training and mission-systems instruction. An Air Force Test Center notice of intent issued October 29, 2026, proposed ground handling and on-call maintenance but excluded return-to-flight work, indicating the aircraft are not expected to fly again. A-29C Super Tucano