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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA hires record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in fiscal 2026, but chronic shortage persists

The FAA recruited 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in fiscal year 2026, exceeding its hiring target and setting an agency record. The milestone strengthens the staffing pipeline, but the agency continues to face a chronic controller shortage that remains an operational constraint.

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2026-10-02T13:35:44.760393-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Former SR-71 Engineer Talks NASA's Blackbird Revival Program

By The War Zone: Insights into the current status of NASA's SR-71 #844, what it will take to fly it again, and what the agency may be looking to do with it.

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2026-10-02T14:05:26.074549-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA finds Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no flight-safety risk

By AeroTime: The FAA found a Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no flight-safety risk, removing a hurdle that had delayed certification of the MAX 10.

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2026-10-02T12:36:51.512419-07:00

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AINonline • Gordon Gilbert

Charter Operators Grapple with Mexico’s Flight Data Recorder Requirements

By AINonline: Light to midsize jets typically aren’t equipped with FDRs.

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2026-10-02T13:50:42.165883-07:00

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Reuters

US court trims Joby's trade-secret case against Archer Aviation

By Reuters: Archer Aviation said on Friday a California federal court had dismissed some of Joby Aero's trade-secret and contract claims against it, as well ‌as Archer's counterclaims.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-10-02T13:50:09.278345-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

All Elixir aircraft grounded after fatal accident involving light single

By FlightGlobal: Emergency directive formalises instruction from French manufacturer. French-based single-engined trainer manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has grounded all its airframes following a fatal accident.

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2026-10-02T14:35:18.040993-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Aeroméxico renews and expands credit facility to $250mn

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Aeroméxico at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-02T13:04:51.265669-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

KLM receives first Airbus A350, starting replacement of 777-200ER fleet

By Air Data News: Dutch carrier introduces new long-haul type after decades with the Boeing 747 and 777 at the center of its Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 , beginning a fleet transition that will gradually remove its Boeing 777-200ERs and remaining Airbus A330s from long-haul service.