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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7, but Southwest deliveries may not begin until late 2026

The FAA has approved Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the smallest MAX variant. Southwest Airlines expects its first deliveries only near the end of 2026, while Boeing prepares 27 previously built aircraft for eventual entry into service.

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

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

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.

1 Source

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

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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.

1 Source

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

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.

1 Source

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

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

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

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A350 Airbus

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

Aviation A2Z

Airbus A350F First Flight Set for September 29 After High-Speed Tests

Also: Air Cargo News, FlightGlobal and aerospaceglobalnews.com

8 Sources

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

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing 737

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.

Aviation A2Z

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

thebulkheadseat.com

Seven Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Mysterious Cabin Odor

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

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7, but Southwest deliveries may not begin until late 2026

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United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

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Airbus sets September 29 for first flight of A350F freighter

How to Watch Airbus’ A350F Maiden Flight

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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

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AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

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