Reuters
The FAA finalized a rule requiring cockpit voice recorders on all new passenger airplanes to capture and retain 25 hours of audio—up from the current two‑hour loop—with compliance required beginning in 2027. The change expands available post‑incident voice data for investigations and safety analysis.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
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Alaska Airlines
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aeroroutes.com
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FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
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Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
