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US states lawsuit FAA environmental review
Fifteen US states and Harris County, Texas have petitioned a federal appeals court to overturn the FAA's environmental approval for nationwide commercial
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Economics
Southwest Airlines flight returns to Orlando
Southwest Airlines Flight 2821 made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport on September 29 after a bird strike shortly after departure.
Cargo & MRO
Airbus A350F Freighter Completes Maiden Flight from Toulouse
The Airbus A350F freighter successfully completed its first flight on September 29, 2026, initiating a critical nine-month test campaign toward
Safety
Vietnam Airlines 787 Overruns Munich Runway in August 2026
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 overran the runway during takeoff from Munich on August 15, 2026, striking approach lights and damaging its landing gear
Safety
FAA Proposes Relaxing Oxygen Mask Rules for Pilots
The FAA has proposed easing oxygen mask requirements for pilots operating pressurized aircraft under Parts 91 and 135, citing modern safety systems and
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United Express Jet Returns After Cockpit Windshield Shatters
A United Express regional jet made an emergency landing in Houston after its cockpit windshield shattered, sending glass into the flight deck.
Economics
Modern Skies Act Seeks $30 Billion for Aviation
Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Modern Skies Act proposing $30 billion in funding for aviation infrastructure, supported by Secretary Sean Duffy and
Safety
FAA Reviews Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue After Airlines
The FAA is reviewing a flight management computer software glitch on some Boeing 737 MAX jets, convening a safety board.
Regulators
Boeing 737 Max software glitch VNAV
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in the Boeing 737 Max's flight management computer that could incorrectly disengage the vertical navigation
Economics
Finland Sweden joint fighter scramble
Finnish and Swedish QRA fighters intercepted and identified a Russian formation over the Gulf of Finland on September 24, 2026, in the first joint
Cargo & MRO
Airbus A321neo corrosion coating flaw affects over 500 jets
Airbus has identified a surface protection deviation on structural stringers in over 500 A321neo aircraft, stating it is a quality issue with a fix
Economics
Vertical Aerospace Opens Valo Assembly Center at Cotswold
Vertical Aerospace has opened a new 60,000-square-foot assembly center at Cotswold Airport to build preproduction certification Valo eVTOL aircraft and
Safety
Garmin Autoland Approved for Pilatus PC-12 PRO
The FAA and EASA have certified Garmin's Safety Autoland system for the Pilatus PC-12 PRO turboprop, expanding the automated emergency landing technology
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Garmin Autoland Approved for Use on Pilatus PC-12 PRO
Garmin's Emergency Autoland system has received FAA and EASA certification for the Pilatus PC-12 PRO turboprop, enabling fully automated emergency
Regulators
Taiwan Air Force Completes T-5 Brave Eagle Trainer Fleet
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. Delivered the final two T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainers to the Republic of China Air Force on
Economics
South Korea's Air Force Accepts First Indigenous KF-21
The Republic of Korea Air Force has taken delivery of its first production KF-21 Boramae fighter, a key step toward declaring the domestically developed
Cargo & MRO
Qantas confirms nonstop Sydney-New York
Qantas will launch the first nonstop commercial flights between Australia and New York in mid-2028 using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft
Safety
RAF Hawk T2 Crashes Near Anglesey Base After Takeoff
An RAF Hawk T2 advanced jet trainer crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Valley on September 23, 2026. Both pilots ejected safely and sustained minor injuries, with emergency services responding to the scene.
Safety
UK Royal Air Force forms first space effects
The UK has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit for offensive and defensive space operations, to disrupt and deny hostile
Air traffic control
FAA Rolls Out SMART AI System Without ATC Union Input
The FAA and DOT have begun a limited rollout of the SMART AI system for air traffic management, but the controllers' union NATCA says it was excluded from
Regulators
Embraer Opens Crisis Room Over Global E2 GPS Fault
A critical GPS failure affecting Embraer E2 jets worldwide has forced airlines to cancel flights, prompting the manufacturer to open a crisis room with
Economics
Finnish F-35 delivery disrupted by minor
One of Finland's first three F-35A fighters is stranded in the Azores due to a minor avionics issue, delaying its arrival.
Economics
Airlines Face $11 Billion Cost From Unreliable New Engines
IATA reports that fuel-efficient engines from Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce are causing high maintenance costs and aircraft groundings, offsetting
News
USMC Retires AV-8B Harrier, F-35B Takes Over Amphibious Ship
The US Marine Corps has retired its last AV-8B Harrier squadron, with the F-35B Lightning II now assuming the role of operating from amphibious assault
Economics
Houthi attack disrupts Riyadh airport
Flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport were disrupted after a Houthi attack on a fuel depot. The incident highlights broader aviation industry concerns over fuel supply security and rising costs.
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