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Duffy backs away from U.S. air traffic control privatization push

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he will not push to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system, abandoning a privatization goal set during the first Trump administration. The announcement removes corporatization from immediate policy options for reforming U.S. ATC.

2025-08-26T07:05:47.438118-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passenger alleges Delta flight attendant poured boiling water on her head; insurer sues as she seeks compensation

2025-08-21T09:34:03.944346-07:00

emirates.com

Emirates to Ban Onboard Power Banks from October 2025 after In-Flight Battery Fire

2025-08-07T22:23:53.199930-07:00

The Air Current

From flame-out to fade-out: FAA defines emergency landing protocols for eVTOLs

2025-08-07T14:08:21.298665-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passenger sues Delta alleging permanent hearing loss after 737 pressurization malfunction on SLC–PDX flight Jaci Purser of Utah is suing Delta Air Lines for negligence after alleging permanent hearing loss from a pressurization malfunction aboard a Boeing 737 on the Sept. 15, 2024 Salt Lake City–Portland flight. The issue occurred shortly after takeoff, she says, prompting legal action over long‑term injuries.

2025-08-29T06:14:22.037044-07:00

Passenger sues Delta alleging permanent hearing loss after 737 pressurization malfunction on SLC–PDX flight

Aviation Source

American Airlines B737-800 (AA2415) Diverts to Houston After In‑Flight Emergency American Airlines flight AA2415, a Boeing 737‑800 operating Jacksonville–Dallas, declared an emergency and diverted to Houston Intercontinental (IAH) after crew reported an in‑flight issue; airline and authorities have not yet released details on the nature of the emergency or passenger status.

2025-08-28T16:24:49.178356-07:00

American Airlines B737-800 (AA2415) Diverts to Houston After In‑Flight Emergency

Aviation Source

Norwegian B737-800 en route Copenhagen–Lisbon declares 7700 emergency over French airspace Norwegian flight D83616, a Boeing 737‑800 operating Copenhagen–Lisbon, declared an emergency and squawked 7700 while transiting French airspace. French ATC logged the distress; there are no public details yet on the nature of the emergency, diversion status or passenger and crew condition.

2025-08-27T23:57:29.493750-07:00

Norwegian B737-800 en route Copenhagen–Lisbon declares 7700 emergency over French airspace

Forbes

FAA Publishes Regulatory Package to Accelerate Manned, Unmanned and Vertical Flight Operations The FAA has published a package of regulations and guidance aimed at accelerating manned, unmanned and vertical flight operations in U.S. airspace, including certification and operational documents for powered‑lift/eVTOL aircraft and expanded pathways for uncrewed systems. The measures consolidate existing rulemaking and new guidance to clarify certification, airspace access and operational rules.

2025-08-27T18:48:24.968149-07:00

FAA Publishes Regulatory Package to Accelerate Manned, Unmanned and Vertical Flight Operations

Associated Press

NTSB: B-52 nearly collided with an airliner and a private plane near Minot, N.D. The NTSB said Wednesday that a B-52 bomber last month over North Dakota nearly collided with two civil aircraft: an airliner that executed an aggressive evasive maneuver to avoid the bomber, and a small private plane as the bomber flew past Minot airport. Investigations are underway.

2025-08-27T15:29:31.914746-07:00

NTSB: B-52 nearly collided with an airliner and a private plane near Minot, N.D.

koreatimes.co.kr

South Korea to ban plastic bags for portable batteries on flights, mandate insulation tape South Korea's transport ministry said Wednesday it will ban the use of plastic bags for passengers carrying portable batteries on flights and will require battery terminals to be insulated with tape before boarding. The rule replaces the common practice of stowing power banks in plastic bags.

2025-08-26T20:50:11.014233-07:00

South Korea to ban plastic bags for portable batteries on flights, mandate insulation tape

Aviation Source

United A319 (UA1250) returns to Chicago O'Hare after crew report electrical burning odor; no injuries United Airlines flight UA1250, an Airbus A319‑100 bound for Indianapolis, returned to Chicago O'Hare shortly after departure when crew reported an electrical burning odor in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely, no injuries were reported, and passengers disembarked while authorities assess the cause.

2025-08-26T18:06:51.543765-07:00

United A319 (UA1250) returns to Chicago O'Hare after crew report electrical burning odor; no injuries

Vertical Mag

eVTOL makers push for a common fuel- and range-display language to cut pilot confusion eVTOL manufacturers and regulators are pressing for a common standard to show battery/fuel state and usable range across cockpit displays. Harmonised metrics and symbology aim to cut pilot confusion, reduce workload in complex flight regimes, and accelerate training, certification and operator acceptance as AAM moves toward commercial service.

2025-08-26T14:52:49.721135-07:00

eVTOL makers push for a common fuel- and range-display language to cut pilot confusion

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