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The FAA is rescinding exemptions dating to 1984 that allowed single-pilot operation of eight transport-category Cessna Citation models. The agency’s review of 18 years of accident data identified elevated safety concerns and widespread noncompliance with training and oversight requirements.
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A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on Sunday afternoon after smoke was reported in the cabin, according to the airline. The event highlights the operational and safety response required when an in-flight smoke indication occurs on a transatlantic service.
The FAA is rescinding exemptions dating to 1984 that allowed single-pilot operation of eight transport-category Cessna Citation models. The agency’s review of 18 years of accident data identified elevated safety concerns and widespread noncompliance with training and oversight requirements.
Renewed activity at Mount Etna has forced Catania Airport to suspend flights as volcanic ash affects operations. Airlines have diverted or canceled services, creating immediate disruption for passengers and carriers serving Sicily.
A private helicopter crashed and caught fire in a field near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 50 kilometers southeast of Montreal, killing all four people on board. Quebec authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, which occurred in the Rang des Écossais area near Highway 10.
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Boeing has identified a flight-management software issue that can disable automated vertical-navigation guidance after a missed approach, potentially increasing pilot workload. The FAA is reviewing the problem, creating another hurdle for Boeing’s delayed 737 Max 10 and Max 7 programs as they move toward commercial service.
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The FAA has approved Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the smallest MAX variant. Southwest Airlines expects its first deliveries only near the end of 2026, while Boeing prepares 27 previously built aircraft for eventual entry into service.
The NTSB said a Cessna Citation V overran the runway after its crew initiated a rejected takeoff above V1, the decision speed beyond which stopping may not be possible. Snow-covered runway conditions and an overweight aircraft compounded the event, highlighting the risks of late rejected-takeoff decisions.
The Senate approved legislation intended to encourage aviation professionals to seek mental-health care. The measure places aviation mental health on the policy agenda, though the available reporting does not specify its implementation details, scope, or effect on pilots, other safety-sensitive personnel, or operators.
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