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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA’s Supersonic Plan Draws Fire Over Sonic-Boom Metric

The FAA’s proposed use of “overpressure” to regulate supersonic flight is facing opposition from environmental groups, while also prompting concern within parts of the industry. The debate centers on whether the metric adequately captures sonic-boom impacts, despite broad support for the overall plan.

2026-08-25T14:50:18.658725-07:00
ATC   Helicopter   North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA says antenna relocated after Marine One safety incident

By Reuters: The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that an antenna was relocated ​and a procedure changed after a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came ‌too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport.

2026-08-25T11:35:46.079426-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing  
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Unidentified odor forces SWISS Boeing 777 diversion

By AeroTime: A SWISS Boeing 777 flying from Chicago to Zurich diverted to the Azores after a pungent cabin odor left several people feeling ill.

2026-08-25T11:35:11.657347-07:00
Airports   Airlines   United Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

United mulls buying slots at JFK to bolster presence

By ch-aviation: United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) is looking at options on how to grow its presence at New York JFK once it enters the coveted hub next year. Among these ideas is the possibility of buying slots from other carriers, according to chief executive Scott Kirby.

2026-08-25T12:20:21.382085-07:00
Routes   Europe   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A320   Airlines   United Airlines  
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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here's what it says about travel today

By CNBC: United is betting big on premium, international travel with a host of new routes.

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2026-08-25T04:06:03.068453-07:00
Middle East   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
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Aviation Week • Ella Nethersole

Syrian Aviation Set For Boost After U.S. Drops State From Terror List

By Aviation Week: The U.S. has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, opening the door to new investment in the Middle Eastern country's aviation sector.

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2026-08-25T08:20:16.563955-07:00