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The FAA announced Friday a new temporary flight restriction (TFR) prohibiting unauthorized drone operations along the U.S.-Mexico border. The restriction, effective immediately, extends one nautical mile north of the border from the surface to 400 feet above ground level. The measure was announced jointly by the Department of Transportation, Department of War and Department of Homeland Security.

The FAA could certify Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 as early as next week following a meeting of the agency’s Type-Certification Board on Friday, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the process. A final FAA management meeting remains before the agency determines whether to approve the aircraft, which is the largest variant in Boeing’s 737 MAX family. Boeing completed the MAX 10’s final planned certification flight in July after 976 flights and more than 2,060 flight hours.

Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has appointed Giovanni Pascale Langer as its new CEO, while longtime company leader Paolo Pascale Langer transitions to president. According to the company’s announcement Thursday, the appointments took effect Oct. 8, placing the third generation of the Pascale family at the helm of the Capua-based manufacturer. Giovanni Pascale Langer began his career at Tecnam as an apprentice assembler before working in several departments across the company.

Ondas Inc. announced Tuesday that its BIRD Aerosystems subsidiary has completed installation and received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for a missile defense system aboard a Bombardier Global 7500. According to the company’s announcement, the approval confirms that the installation meets applicable European airworthiness requirements.

Tesla demonstrated a flying version of its next-generation Roadster on Thursday at SpaceX’s testing facility in McGregor, Texas. The electric sports car briefly became airborne during two demonstrations, using compressed-air thrusters to maneuver through the air before landing on its wheels. The unveiling follows years of claims by CEO Elon Musk that the vehicle would be capable of flight.

The FAA has introduced a new online tool allowing pilots and air traffic controllers to review medication guidance and associated waiting periods. The MedGuide, developed by the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine, provides information on medications considered acceptable for aviation duties. The initial version includes approved medications, while future updates are expected to add conditionally acceptable and prohibited drugs.

The FAA is seeking an ownership stake in Air Space Intelligence, the company developing its new AI-supported air traffic management platform, according to an internal agency document reviewed by POLITICO Thursday. The proposed arrangement would give the federal government a financial interest in a company already holding a major FAA contract. No agreement has been finalized.

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus announced Wednesday that the first PC-7 MKX built for the French Air and Space Force has completed its maiden flight in Switzerland. The flight marks another step toward deliveries of the new turboprop trainer under France’s Mentor 2 military pilot training program, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. The two-seat PC-7 MKX is an updated version of the PC-7 MkII and features a redesigned cockpit built around Garmin’s G3000 PRIME avionics suite.

The FAA is investigating a medical helicopter that reportedly contacted the water shortly after departing California’s Catalina Island Sept. 30, about a minute before a second helicopter crashed nearby, killing three people. The agency confirmed the separate investigation on Wednesday. The first helicopter, a Mercy Air aircraft operated by Air Methods, departed the Pebbly Beach helipad near Avalon at approximately 7:45 p.m. for Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation announced Wednesday that the Lake Missoula Flight Club in Montana has become the 300th flying club established through its Flying Clubs Initiative. The program, launched in 2015, has helped establish clubs in 45 states. Based at Missoula Montana Airport, the club has 30 members ranging in age from 22 to 75 and operates five aircraft, including two Cessna 150s, a Grumman AA-1C Lynx, a Piper Tri-Pacer and a Cessna 182.