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NTSB Urges Immediate Inspections of Main Landing Gear on 10 Learjet Models — 1,883 Aircraft Affected

The NTSB on Oct. 29 issued an urgent recommendation to the FAA requiring operators of 10 Bombardier Learjet models — about 1,883 aircraft in service — to inspect and verify main landing gear attachment after a fatal accident raised concerns that gear could separate on landing.

2025-10-29T11:54:02.503271-07:00

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Air Group secures FAA single operating certificate for Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon

2025-10-29T03:45:50.942991-07:00

Reuters

Air India CEO vows internal reforms after June crash that killed 260

2025-10-29T04:26:35.821988-07:00

The War Zone

Lockheed Skunk Works X-59 QueSST completes maiden flight from Plant 42

2025-10-28T08:59:27.785661-07:00

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United flight returns after passenger's missing laptop raised lithium‑ion battery fire concern A United Airlines flight returned to the gate after a passenger reported a missing laptop midflight, prompting crew concern that its lithium‑ion battery could overheat and ignite. The diversion underscores the fire risk posed by loose consumer batteries in the cabin and the need for clear crew response protocols.

2025-10-29T21:12:09.051933-07:00

United flight returns after passenger's missing laptop raised lithium‑ion battery fire concern

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NTSB Urges Immediate Inspections of Main Landing Gear on 10 Learjet Models — 1,883 Aircraft Affected The NTSB on Oct. 29 issued an urgent recommendation to the FAA requiring operators of 10 Bombardier Learjet models — about 1,883 aircraft in service — to inspect and verify main landing gear attachment after a fatal accident raised concerns that gear could separate on landing.

2025-10-29T11:54:02.503271-07:00

NTSB Urges Immediate Inspections of Main Landing Gear on 10 Learjet Models — 1,883 Aircraft Affected

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Weather‑balloon payload cracks cockpit windshield of United 737 MAX at FL360; crew not seriously injured A weather‑balloon payload struck a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX at flight level 360, cracking the cockpit windshield and leaving flight crew not seriously injured. The high‑altitude impact underscores immediate risks from free‑flying objects and is prompting an official investigation.

2025-10-29T08:21:00.668998-07:00

Weather‑balloon payload cracks cockpit windshield of United 737 MAX at FL360; crew not seriously injured

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Air India CEO vows internal reforms after June crash that killed 260 Air India's CEO made his first public comments on Wednesday, pledging internal reforms after the June crash that killed 260 people and saying the accident will contribute to a "challenging" year for the airline. He vowed to improve internal practices as the carrier assesses operational impacts.

2025-10-29T04:26:35.821988-07:00

Air India CEO vows internal reforms after June crash that killed 260

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CFM details blade‑out mitigations for RISE open‑fan as demonstrator spins at under half the RPM of conventional turbofans CFM has outlined blade‑out mitigation work for its RISE open‑fan demonstrator, revealing the architecture will operate at less than half the rotational speed of conventional turbofans. The lower RPMs are central to containment strategies and ongoing design validation for the demonstrator.

2025-10-29T04:04:35.121129-07:00

CFM details blade‑out mitigations for RISE open‑fan as demonstrator spins at under half the RPM of conventional turbofans

Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Air Group secures FAA single operating certificate for Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon FAA has granted a single operating certificate for Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air, concluding a year‑long integration. The SOC legally unifies training, procedures and manuals across the carriers under Alaska Air Group, enabling consolidated operations, scheduling and further commercial integration.

2025-10-29T03:45:50.942991-07:00

Alaska Air Group secures FAA single operating certificate for Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon

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Emirates adopts multi‑source turbulence forecasting with IATA Turbulence Aware, Lido mPilot and SkyPath On Oct. 29, 2025 Emirates announced it will deploy multiple turbulence‑prediction sources — IATA Turbulence Aware, Lufthansa Systems' Lido mPilot and SkyPath — aiming to improve global forecast accuracy, reduce unexpected severe turbulence and enhance passenger comfort through a layered, data‑driven approach.

2025-10-29T02:19:26.627198-07:00

Emirates adopts multi‑source turbulence forecasting with IATA Turbulence Aware, Lido mPilot and SkyPath

Reuters

Polish jets intercept Russian Il-20 over Baltic Sea after aircraft flew without transponder or flight plan Polish jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea after it operated in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with its transponder turned off, the Polish army said on Wednesday. NATO forces also monitored the contact.

2025-10-29T01:39:03.135266-07:00

Polish jets intercept Russian Il-20 over Baltic Sea after aircraft flew without transponder or flight plan

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