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Last Updated: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 11:01 PM PDT
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Jury orders American Airlines to pay $9.6M after crew ignored passenger’s in-flight stroke
By South China Morning Post: A California jury found that the crew failed to follow emergency protocols during the 2021 incident, leading to delayed treatment.

Nasdaq-listed Air T reportedly bids to buy collapsed Rex; Australia Prime Minister Albanese reviewing proposal
By Australian Aviation: Sources have told The Australian Financial Review that Nasdaq-listed Air T has put together a bid for the regional airline, which went under last year following the collapse of its domestic jet business, and that the proposal is being looked at by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
UK CAA publishes eVTOL Delivery Model, targets piloted commercial operations by 2028
By aerospaceglobalnews.com: The UK CAA has published its eVTOL Delivery Model, setting a 2028 target for piloted commercial operations.

Southwest may be preparing to stretch beyond its traditional boundaries and into Europe by adding an entirely different aircraft type to its fleet
By AeroTime: Southwest Airlines has filed for global route authority and CEO Bob Jordan admits flying to Europe would require new aircraft. Would the all-737 carrier really expand across the Atlantic to Europe?.

Ryanair B737 MAX 8 (FR3208) Declares Emergency, Diverts from Manchester to Bordeaux
By Aviation Source: Ryanair flight FR3208, a B737 MAX 8 enroute to Malaga from Manchester, declared an emergency before diverting to Bordeaux on 18 September.

Vietnam government raises ownership stake in Vietnam Airlines to 47%
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“Get off the iPad!” — ATC warns Spirit flight as it nears Air Force One
By Ars Technica: Do not be slow to comply with ATC instructions.