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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Heathrow’s Third Runway Delayed Again, With Operations Now Targeted for 2039

Heathrow’s controversial third runway has reportedly suffered another delay, with the project now expected to become operational by 2039—if that timetable holds. The latest setback is reportedly unrelated to legal challenges or environmental concerns, adding further uncertainty to the airport’s long-running expansion plan.

Also: The Guardian

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2026-09-26T07:50:12.487343-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Getting an air sickness bag will now take an extra step passengers won't expect.

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2026-09-26T07:05:12.149618-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

By Runway Girl: Alaska Airlines has announced a significant expansion out of Paine Field, saying it is set to increase capacity by 50% through spring 2027.

Also: Everett Herald and travelingformiles.com

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2026-09-26T08:35:04.895671-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

By Air Data News: Southwest Airlines expects first deliveries only near the end of 2026 as Boeing prepares 27 previously Boeing 737 MAX 7 has finally received regulatory approval in the United States, but passengers may have to wait several more months before flying on the smallest member of the MAX family.

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2026-09-26T01:21:19.949954-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

By AINonline: More In Regulations and Government## Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate.

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2026-09-25T18:36:24.353638-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

By AINonline: Rejected takeoff initiated above the decision speed.

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2026-09-25T19:51:11.002876-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Flight to Honolulu

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Seven flight attendants on an Alaska Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu reported being sickened by a mystery odor on Thursday, although the cause of the smell hasn’t been publicly revealed and the plane has already been returned to service.

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Seven Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Cabin Odor Reported on Honolulu Flight

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Seven Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Mysterious Cabin Odor

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2026-09-25T09:35:57.822084-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

2026-09-25T11:20:01.008662-07:00

Heathrow’s Third Runway Delayed Again, With Operations Now Targeted for 2039

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Flight to Honolulu

Seven Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Cabin Odor Reported on Honolulu Flight

Seven Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Mysterious Cabin Odor

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Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

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