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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

FAA ends single-pilot exemptions for eight transport-category Citation jets after safety review

The FAA is rescinding exemptions dating to 1984 that allowed single-pilot operation of eight transport-category Cessna Citation models. The agency’s review of 18 years of accident data identified elevated safety concerns and widespread noncompliance with training and oversight requirements.

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2026-09-27T01:50:03.906036-07:00

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Bloomberg • Alex Wickham

Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at Heathrow

By Bloomberg: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested he could block plans for a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport that were approved by his predecessor, Keir Starmer.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-09-27T03:05:11.972916-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer E2 reportedly leads Airbus A220 in Japan Airlines competition

By Air Data News: Japanese carrier could decide on an order for around 20 regional jets as it plans the future replacement of its E170 and E190 Embraer's E2 has emerged as the leading candidate in Japan Airlines' evaluation of new regional jets, ahead of the Airbus A220 , according to Bloomberg News .

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2026-09-27T00:35:26.524900-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Etna ash forces Catania Airport to suspend flights

By AeroTime: Renewed Mount Etna activity has disrupted Sicily's air travel, forcing Catania Airport to suspend flights and airlines to divert or cancel services.

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2026-09-26T23:51:27.116603-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Nor’easter Disrupts U.S. Northeast Air Travel, Prompting Hundreds of Cancellations

By AeroTime: A powerful nor’easter is disrupting U.S. Northeast air travel, with hundreds of cancellations at Boston Logan as airlines adjust operations.

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2026-09-26T23:20:39.446314-07:00

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Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch that could disable automated landing navigation, WSJ reports

By Reuters: Boeing has identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail ‌during landing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing company documents.

Air Data News

FAA reviews Boeing 737 MAX software glitch after airlines reject affected version

AeroTime

Software issue puts Boeing MAX 7 and MAX 10 programs under fresh scrutiny

Also: The Air Current, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Aviation Week, Simple Flying, tass.com, news.ssbcrack.com, CNA, Seeking Alpha and Economic Times

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2026-09-26T11:50:11.242085-07:00

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Associated Press

Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say

By Associated Press: Police say a helicopter has crashed southeast of the Canadian city of Montreal, killing all four people on board.

Also: The Independent and globalnews.ca

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2026-09-26T16:50:55.564985-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Airlines Forced to ‘Tanker’ Fuel to Boston Logan As Rare September Nor’easter Threatens Jet Fuel Crisis

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Airlines are being forced to ‘tanker’ fuel on flights to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) because fuel barges that normally keep the airport’s Jet-A fuel reserves stocked up haven’t been allowed to set sail due to the threat of a rare September nor’easter.

Also: Aviation24, Delta Air Lines and Economic Times

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2026-09-26T11:50:13.465116-07:00

FAA ends single-pilot exemptions for eight transport-category Citation jets after safety review

Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at Heathrow

Embraer E2 reportedly leads Airbus A220 in Japan Airlines competition

Etna ash forces Catania Airport to suspend flights

Nor’easter Disrupts U.S. Northeast Air Travel, Prompting Hundreds of Cancellations

Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch that could disable automated landing navigation, WSJ reports

FAA reviews Boeing 737 MAX software glitch after airlines reject affected version

Software issue puts Boeing MAX 7 and MAX 10 programs under fresh scrutiny

Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say

Airlines Forced to ‘Tanker’ Fuel to Boston Logan As Rare September Nor’easter Threatens Jet Fuel Crisis

Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at Heathrow

Single-pilot operations with larger Citation jets banned over safety and compliance concerns

Embraer E2 reportedly leads Airbus A220 in Japan Airlines competition

Etna ash forces Catania Airport to suspend flights

Nor’easter Disrupts U.S. Northeast Air Travel, Prompting Hundreds of Cancellations

Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say

United-JetBlue Blue Sky Partnership Gains From More Consistent Passenger Experience

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

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