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CBS News • Aimee Picchi

Government shutdown strains FAA air-traffic control, delays thousands of U.S. flights

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is straining FAA air-traffic controller staffing and slowing thousands of flights across major U.S. airports, the agency warned. Controllers working with deferred pay and rising "sick calls" have produced operational gaps and localized disruptions, including problems in the Los Angeles area.

2025-10-07T11:25:32.795115-07:00

Reuters

India denies 'manipulation' in AAIB probe of Air India 787 (AI171) crash

2025-10-07T11:58:58.218860-07:00

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Medical helicopter crashes onto Sacramento US‑50; three critically injured, bystanders lift aircraft to free woman

2025-10-06T22:28:45.336312-07:00

The Hill

Hollywood Burbank control tower unmanned for six hours during U.S. government shutdown, triggering delays and safety concerns

2025-10-06T20:01:54.717560-07:00

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Vertical Mag

Industry groups urge FAA to revise BVLOS proposal, submit detailed comments Vertical Aviation International and AUVSI have asked the FAA to reconsider multiple elements of its proposed beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) rule, filing comprehensive comments that seek safety, operational and implementation changes. Advocates say refinements are needed to enable scalable commercial drone operations rather than stall them.

2025-10-08T06:36:38.942954-07:00

Industry groups urge FAA to revise BVLOS proposal, submit detailed comments

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DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C training The DGCA has fined InterGlobe Aviation, owner of IndiGo, Rs 20 lakh for using unqualified simulators to train pilots for Category C aerodromes including Calicut, Leh and Kathmandu. Imposed Sept. 26, the airline says it will contest the order and expects no material operational or financial impact.

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C training

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U.S. court clears LOT Polish Airlines to pursue fraud claims against Boeing A U.S. court has cleared LOT Polish Airlines to pursue fraud claims against Boeing, removing a procedural hurdle and permitting the carrier to press its allegations in U.S. courts. The ruling enables LOT to seek damages and expanded discovery related to its claims against the planemaker.

2025-10-08T02:29:44.664842-07:00

U.S. court clears LOT Polish Airlines to pursue fraud claims against Boeing

FlightGlobal

Norra tightens ATR 72-500 door procedures after repeat passenger-fall incidents Norra has updated door procedures on its ATR 72-500 fleet after two passenger fall incidents last year — one at Jyväskylä in January and a repeat event at Helsinki in November — with investigators finding full implementation of earlier safety changes was not completed before the second occurrence.

2025-10-08T00:28:17.278052-07:00

Norra tightens ATR 72-500 door procedures after repeat passenger-fall incidents

Aviation Week

Boeing Reactivates 737-7 as MAX Certification Enters Final Flight‑Testing Phase Boeing has reactivated flight activity for the 737‑7, an uptick that suggests the manufacturer is entering the final stretch of certification testing for the long‑delayed pair of MAX derivatives. Increased test flights mark a critical milestone as Boeing moves toward regulatory approval and delivery readiness.

2025-10-07T15:55:42.436954-07:00

Boeing Reactivates 737-7 as MAX Certification Enters Final Flight‑Testing Phase

Flying Magazine

USAF, FBI Open Probe into Possible Tampering at Nevada Crash Site Near Area 51 Two weeks after an aircraft crashed in the Nevada desert near Area 51, the U.S. Air Force and FBI opened a joint probe into possible tampering with the wreckage. Investigators will focus on whether evidence at the remote crash site was disturbed and any resulting security implications.

2025-10-07T14:10:23.073464-07:00

USAF, FBI Open Probe into Possible Tampering at Nevada Crash Site Near Area 51

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Family sues Qatar Airways after vegetarian passenger chokes and dies onboard A family has filed suit against Qatar Airways after a vegetarian passenger died when she choked on an in‑flight meal served aboard a recent flight. The complaint says cabin crew told her to 'eat around' meat on the tray; some specifics of the incident remain unconfirmed.

2025-10-07T13:00:40.330335-07:00

Family sues Qatar Airways after vegetarian passenger chokes and dies onboard

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US–Thailand flights resume after FAA upgrades Thailand's aviation safety rating Commercial air services between the United States and Thailand have resumed after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration upgraded Thailand's aviation safety rating, restoring bilateral flight permissions and allowing carriers to restart suspended routes and codeshares. The move removes a regulatory barrier to market access.

2025-10-07T12:49:56.044819-07:00

US–Thailand flights resume after FAA upgrades Thailand's aviation safety rating

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