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Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, 5:31 PM PST
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Politico
• Cheyanne M Daniels
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Defends Aviation-Safety Response, Rebukes Schumer
By Politico: The Transportation Secretary accused Democrats of "putting a mess" on his lap as concerns over air travel safety rise.
Runway Girl
• Jason Rabinowitz
United app glitch after iOS 26 update breaks new feature, highlighting digital risk for major carrier
By Runway Girl: In a rare misstep for United, the airline has rolled a new app feature, commensurate with the iOS 26 upgrade, that doesn't work correctly.
Aviation Week
• Sean Broderick
FAA Issues Emergency AD for MD-11 Engine Pylons After Boeing Urges Grounding
By Aviation Week: FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive to inspect MD-11s. The move comes on the heels of a Boeing recommendation to ground the fleet.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
United flight attendant reportedly nearly 11× legal alcohol limit on SFO–London flight; hospitalized and resigns
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A long-serving United Airlines flight attendant was found nearly 11 times over the legal alcohol limit after drinking on a flight from San Francisco to London.
Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Azul to Return Four A320neos to Lessor JSA International; Aircraft Repatriated to U.S. in December
By Air Data News: The lessor JSA International notified Azul Linhas Aéreas about the return of four Airbus A320neo aircraft, which must be sent to the United States by.
New York Times
• Francesca Regalado
UPS and FedEx Ground MD‑11 Freighters After Louisville Crash on Manufacturer’s Recommendation
By New York Times: Boeing, the plane’s manufacturer, said it had recommended the grounding as a precaution while it conducts further analysis.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Lawsuit Says American Airlines Flight Attendants Dismissed Passenger’s Chest Pain and Threatened Him
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A lawsuit against American Airlines alleges flight attendants dismissed a passenger's severe chest pain and threatened him.
