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Vertical Aviation International and other industry groups support an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking intended to establish a uniform federal framework for aviation safety and crew duty standards. The proposal would clarify the agency’s preemption authority and limit potential conflicts among state requirements.
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Bombardier’s Global 8000 has received UK Civil Aviation Authority clearance to conduct steep approaches into London City Airport, subject to approval by the relevant national authority. The authorization expands the ultra-long-range business jet’s access to a constrained central London gateway.
Vertical Aviation International and other industry groups support an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking intended to establish a uniform federal framework for aviation safety and crew duty standards. The proposal would clarify the agency’s preemption authority and limit potential conflicts among state requirements.
Ryanair and Wizz Air are calling for urgent reforms at the United Kingdom’s National Air Traffic Services after a technical issue disrupted more than 1,000 flights at major British airports on Sept. 8-9, 2026. The disruption has renewed scrutiny of the resilience of the country’s air traffic-control infrastructure.
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A Russian drone crashed near a Moldovan village as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s aircraft prepared to depart for Norway, prompting Moldova to close its airspace and delaying three flights. Officials said debris resembled Russian Geran-type drones, underscoring the growing risk to civilian aviation from the war in Ukraine.
President Trump’s departure for a Republican convention in Dallas was delayed after an emergency slide deployed while the Qatari-donated aircraft was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. The incident occurred before takeoff and involved the jet designated for the trip.
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NBAA, AOPA and other aviation organizations are urging the FAA to apply proposed uniform flightcrew rest and duty standards to Part 91, Part 125 and Part 135 operators, rather than limiting the framework to scheduled airlines operating under Part 121.
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President Donald Trump’s flight to Dallas was briefly delayed at Joint Base Andrews after an inflatable emergency slide deployed on the Qatari-gifted aircraft used as Air Force One. Trump said the deployment was intentional and part of a check, while reports described it as unexpected or accidental.
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US investigators determined that an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-9 captain inadvertently activated the take-off/go-around switch during touchdown at Houston after a Cat III autoland approach in fog. The resulting pitch-up caused the twinjet to strike its tail, highlighting risks during low-visibility automated landings.
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