Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA proposes $3.1M fine for Boeing over safety violations tied to Jan 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency and alleged interference with safety officials' independence

Reuters reports: The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for a series of safety violations, including actions tied to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency, and for interfering with safety officials’ independence.

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2025-09-12T09:49:50.701319-07:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, 11:54 AM PDT

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New York Times • Christine Chung

U.S. DOT Moves to Roll Back Airline Passenger Protections

By New York Times: The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the rights of airline passengers could have wide ramifications.

2025-09-12T09:12:39.237819-07:00
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Reuters • David Shepardson

US launches pilot program to accelerate advanced air mobility (air taxi) deployment

By Reuters: The Trump administration announced a new pilot program on Friday to speed the deployment of flying air taxis as companies work to meet regulatory hurdles for advanced air mobility.

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2025-09-12T07:29:25.815165-07:00