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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Senate approves bill to encourage aviation mental-health care

The Senate approved legislation intended to encourage aviation professionals to seek mental-health care. The measure places aviation mental health on the policy agenda, though the available reporting does not specify its implementation details, scope, or effect on pilots, other safety-sensitive personnel, or operators.

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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

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo

By FlightGlobal: Investigation authority indicates no survivors after turboprop came down near Kenge. Congolese investigators state that there are no survivors from a Let Aircraft Industries L-410UVP which crashed on 25 September.

aviationnews.eu

Fatal Aircraft Crash in Kenge Kills Top Congolese Military Official and Flight Crew

Associated Press

Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Safety Network, NBC News, atcnews.org and al.com

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

Aviation Safety & Regulation

AINonline • Stuart Kipp Lau

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

By AINonline: Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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2026-09-25T11:05:47.380430-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

Senate approves mental health legislation for US pilots, air traffic controllers

By Reuters: The US Senate approved bipartisan legislation to modernize regulations on mental health guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers to encourage early disclosure ‌and treatment.

Also: Flying Magazine and NBAA

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2026-09-25T08:35:52.190114-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

By AeroTime: United pilots on two separate flights reportedly encountered GPS interference near Los Angeles.

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2026-09-25T12:36:06.410384-07:00

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Reuters • Alessandro Parodi, Gianluca Lo Nostro, Joanna Plucinska

EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways retires idle A330s and sends pilots to RwandAir as Iran war drags

By Reuters: Qatar Airways has retired its last Airbus A330 passenger jets and seconded some pilots to Rwanda's flag carrier as the prolonged Iran war disrupts Gulf aviation and accelerates the global phase-out of older jets, according to two people with knowledge of the matter and data reviewed by Reuters.

One Mile at a Time

Qatar Airways Retires Airbus A330 Fleet, Sends Pilots To RwandAir, As Iran War Rages On

AeroTime

Qatar Airways retires A330 passenger fleet, sends pilots to RwandAir

Also: Air Data News, aviationnews.eu, Airline Economics, Paddle Your Own Kanoo and ch-aviation

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2026-09-25T02:51:59.491625-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Airbus sets September 29 for first flight of A350F freighter

By Air Data News: European manufacturer plans to fly the new-generation cargo jet from Toulouse next Tuesday, subject to weather and Airbus has scheduled the maiden flight of its new A350F freighter for September 29, setting a firm date for one of the final major stages in the development of the cargo aircraft.

Flying Magazine

How to Watch Airbus’ A350F Maiden Flight

Air Cargo News

Airbus A350F first flight set for 29 September

Also: FlightGlobal and aerospaceglobalnews.com

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2026-09-25T07:16:16.253331-07:00

Senate approves bill to encourage aviation mental-health care

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

Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo

Fatal Aircraft Crash in Kenge Kills Top Congolese Military Official and Flight Crew

Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

Senate approves mental health legislation for US pilots, air traffic controllers

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways retires idle A330s and sends pilots to RwandAir as Iran war drags

Qatar Airways Retires Airbus A330 Fleet, Sends Pilots To RwandAir, As Iran War Rages On

Qatar Airways retires A330 passenger fleet, sends pilots to RwandAir

Airbus sets September 29 for first flight of A350F freighter

How to Watch Airbus’ A350F Maiden Flight

Airbus A350F first flight set for 29 September

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

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

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Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo

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