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FAA proposes $351,000 fine against Jett Aircraft

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FAA advances certification of Embraer E2 automated takeoff system

The FAA has taken a step toward certifying Embraer’s automated takeoff system for the E-Jet E2 family. Embraer says the technology is intended to improve safety and enable higher takeoff weights, adding automation to the aircraft’s takeoff sequence.

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U.S. CDC to require Ebola forms from passengers and crew on inbound flights starting Nov. 4

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will require aircraft operators flying into the United States to collect Ebola-related forms from passengers and crew beginning Nov. 4, in response to an outbreak in Africa. The notice applies to inbound flights, though the available information does not specify further details.

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FAA orders stabilizer checks on nearly 2,000 Boeing 737s

The FAA has ordered operators to inspect stabilizers on nearly 2,000 Boeing 737s. The available report provides no further detail on the affected variants, inspection deadlines or the reason for the directive.

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US FAA orders stabiliser checks on nearly 2,000 B737s

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FAA withholds 777-9 certification pending redesigned engine seal; Boeing says 2026 deliveries remain on track

Boeing says it still lacks FAA approvals needed to conduct substantial portions of the 777-9 flight-test program. The regulator will not certify the widebody until it approves a redesigned engine seal, while Boeing maintains that it can begin deliveries next year despite the program’s prolonged delays.

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FAA sets high bar for commercial air taxi flights under eVTOL pilot programme

A regulatory official suggested that obtaining an air taxi type certificate may be more straightforward than securing approval for commercial flights through the FAA’s eIPP programme. The distinction underscores that aircraft certification alone may not clear operators to launch services under the pilot programme.

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A guide to navigating the FAR/AIM without getting lost in its rules and references

A practical guide outlines ways pilots can work through the Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual, two of aviation’s densest reference sources, without becoming overwhelmed. The article focuses on making the material easier to navigate; the supplied summary provides no further details on specific techniques.