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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

United Airlines pilots reported GPS interference near Los Angeles early Friday, according to AirLive. The source and cause of the disruption have not been independently confirmed, leaving open whether the event reflects localized signal interference or another navigation-system anomaly.

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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.

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

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.

aviationnews.eu

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

AeroTime

Military L-410 crashes in DR Congo, killing all 13 aboard

Also: Aviation Safety Network and atcnews.org

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

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

BETA Technologies begins North Carolina flight-test campaign for electric ALIA aircraft

By ch-aviation: BETA Technologies (Burlington, VT) has begun flight testing in North Carolina with the all-electric ALIA conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft to evaluate potential medical and regional transport applications.

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2026-09-25T11:20:25.364455-07:00

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

3 Sources

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

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation 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

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

Leadership Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

Edinburgh Airport Names New CEO Ahead of £500 Million Expansion Project

By FlightGlobal: Edinburgh airport has appointed a new chief executive – Mark Johnston – as it embarks on a £500 million expansion project.

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2026-09-25T11:51:00.263058-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Amy Wilder

Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate

By AINonline: Guidance calls for hard weather triggers, no-fault turnarounds.

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2026-09-25T10:51:16.442722-07:00

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo

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

Military L-410 crashes in DR Congo, killing all 13 aboard

BETA Technologies begins North Carolina flight-test campaign for electric ALIA aircraft

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

Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Flight to Honolulu

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

Edinburgh Airport Names New CEO Ahead of £500 Million Expansion Project

Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

Edinburgh Airport Names New CEO Ahead of £500 Million Expansion Project

Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo

BETA Technologies begins North Carolina flight-test campaign for electric ALIA aircraft

Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate

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Airbus sets September 29 for first flight of A350F freighter

FAA Tool Aims to Predict Congestion Pinch Points in U.S. Airspace

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