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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

KLM 777 Returns to Amsterdam After Power Bank Explodes Over Atlantic

A KLM Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Curaçao returned to Schiphol after a passenger’s power bank exploded and created a fire hazard in the business-class cabin. The passenger suffered minor burns, and KLM arranged a replacement aircraft for the following day.

Simple Flying • Jake Hardiman

Power Bank Fire Forces KLM 777 to Return to Amsterdam; Replacement Aircraft Arranged

Also: aviationnews.eu

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2026-09-18T07:16:47.251435-07:00

eVTOL AI

Joby Aviation • Joby Aviation

Joby Completes First-Ever Fully Autonomous Flight Across the United States

By Joby Aviation: SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — September 18, 2026 — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) today announced that an aircraft equipped with its autonomy technology has completed the first-ever autonomous flight across the United States.

AirInsight

Joby’s 3,199-Mile Transcontinental Flight Advances Autonomous Freight Ambitions

Also: eVTOL Insights and Joby Aviation

5 Sources

2026-09-18T05:06:20.965543-07:00

ATC NTSB Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag • Mark Huber

FAA, Army Move to Implement NTSB Recommendations After DCA Midair Collision

By Vertical Mag: The Army and FAA are moving to implement NTSB safety recommendations following last year's mid-air collision in Washington.

2 Sources

2026-09-18T06:05:37.417656-07:00

Honeywell Hydrogen

AINonline • Charles Alcock

Honeywell Integrates Power Source for Hydrogen Propulsion Trials

By AINonline: Project Newborn proceeds to ground demonstration tests.

1 Source

2026-09-18T07:20:54.141569-07:00

ATC AI Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines

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Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

Inside airlines’ panic as FAA pushed new AI tool

By Politico: The aviation agency is now going with a more modest rollout to help manage flight scheduling.

1 Source

2026-09-18T07:51:14.012198-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Qatar Airways

Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot

By Bloomberg: Singapore Airlines Ltd. was awarded the title of world’s best airline in the annual rankings by Skytrax, taking the top spot from Qatar Airways in a year that saw Middle Eastern carriers come under significant pressure from the ongoing war in Iran.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific again named among the Top 3 world’s best airlines and wins world’s best cabin crew and first class lounge in annual Skytrax awards

Aviation A2Z

10 Best Airlines for Long-Haul Flights in the World, No. 4 Will Surprise You!!

Also: Business Insider, CNA, Euronews, Economic Times, thriftytraveler.com and en.traicy.com

10 Sources

2026-09-18T06:05:29.727297-07:00

Routes North America Airports Policy & Regulation

PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Fourteen Airports Score DoT Subsidies for Route Support

By PaxEx.Aero: Fourteen airports will share just under $12 million in route launch and support subsidies as part of the 2026 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP).

1 Source

2026-09-18T06:36:09.771753-07:00

ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Workforce & Skills Development

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Virginia College Becomes Latest to Join ATC ‘Fast Track’ Program

By Flying Magazine: Program graduates will skip the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and head straight to on-site ATC training.

1 Source

2026-09-18T06:07:23.966686-07:00

KLM 777 Returns to Amsterdam After Power Bank Explodes Over Atlantic

Power Bank Fire Forces KLM 777 to Return to Amsterdam; Replacement Aircraft Arranged

Joby Completes First-Ever Fully Autonomous Flight Across the United States

Joby’s 3,199-Mile Transcontinental Flight Advances Autonomous Freight Ambitions

FAA, Army Move to Implement NTSB Recommendations After DCA Midair Collision

Honeywell Integrates Power Source for Hydrogen Propulsion Trials

Inside airlines’ panic as FAA pushed new AI tool

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot

Cathay Pacific again named among the Top 3 world’s best airlines and wins world’s best cabin crew and first class lounge in annual Skytrax awards

10 Best Airlines for Long-Haul Flights in the World, No. 4 Will Surprise You!!

Fourteen Airports Score DoT Subsidies for Route Support

Virginia College Becomes Latest to Join ATC ‘Fast Track’ Program

Inside airlines’ panic as FAA pushed new AI tool

Fourteen Airports Score DoT Subsidies for Route Support

KLM Flight Diverts After Passenger’s Power Bank Catches Fire at 30,000 Feet

Honeywell Integrates Power Source for Hydrogen Propulsion Trials

Virginia College Becomes Latest to Join ATC ‘Fast Track’ Program

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