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Senate approves bipartisan bill to modernize pilot and air traffic controller mental-health rules

The U.S. Senate approved bipartisan legislation that would update mental-health guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers, with the aim of encouraging earlier disclosure and treatment. The measure addresses regulatory barriers that can discourage aviation professionals from seeking care while preserving focus on operational safety.

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2026-09-25T08:35:52.190114-07:00
MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Safran   777X   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

HAECO secures maintenance deals with ANA, JAL and Garuda Indonesia

By FlightGlobal: HAECO and All Nippon Airways (ANA) signed a new landing-gear overhaul agreement through 2030 at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore HAECO Hong Kong-based MRO provider has signed agreements with All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia, covering base maintenance, engine services and landing-gear overhauls.

2026-09-25T09:05:15.259331-07:00
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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA Ceases Single-Pilot Cessna Flight Exemptions After Crashes

By Bloomberg: Some Cessna aircraft that typically require two pilots will no longer receive a waiver to be flown by just one, following several fatal accidents and widespread noncompliance with rules for maintaining exemptions, the US Federal Aviation Administration said.

2026-09-25T08:36:12.922947-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A350   Airbus  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Airbus sets September 29 for first flight of A350F freighter

By Air Data News: European manufacturer plans to fly the new-generation cargo jet from Toulouse next Tuesday, subject to weather and Airbus has scheduled the maiden flight of its new A350F freighter for September 29, setting a firm date for one of the final major stages in the development of the cargo aircraft.

2026-09-25T07:16:16.253331-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing 737  
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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.

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