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Reuters • David Shepardson

JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa after reported flight-control issue; passenger injuries reported

A JetBlue flight from Cancun to New Jersey diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the crew reported a flight-control issue, the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline said. The aircraft landed safely; some passengers were injured and authorities are investigating the cause.

2025-10-30T14:37:37.887732-07:00

The War Zone

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

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

Reuters

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

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

Reuters

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

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

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Associated Press

Two nuclear‑rated airmen plead guilty to false statements in deadly base shooting; Air Force suspends Sig Sauer M18 use Two nuclear‑rated airmen at a Wyoming U.S. Air Force base pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of a third airman, officials said. The Air Force has suspended use of the Sig Sauer M18 sidearm as the shooting and related weapons procedures remain under review.

2025-10-31T17:55:12.818355-07:00

Two nuclear‑rated airmen plead guilty to false statements in deadly base shooting; Air Force suspends Sig Sauer M18 use

New York Times

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Private schools step in as shutdown slows FAA controller training Government shutdown has slowed FAA air traffic controller training, prompting private and alternative schools to step in to teach and prepare candidates. These programs cannot produce enough controllers to close the shortfall but aim to deliver higher pass and placement rates than the FAA academy.

2025-10-31T09:04:06.628391-07:00

Private schools step in as shutdown slows FAA controller training

Flying Magazine

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Senate bill would guarantee pay for FAA and TSA frontline staff during shutdown Senators introduced a bill to set aside funding to ensure essential FAA and TSA frontline personnel continue to receive pay during a federal government shutdown, aiming to avert operational gaps and delays at airports and in air-traffic control caused by unpaid controllers and security screeners.

2025-10-31T08:07:31.690717-07:00

Senate bill would guarantee pay for FAA and TSA frontline staff during shutdown

Breaking Defense

F-35 Cooling Shortfalls Prompt Low‑Risk Fixes to Preserve Avionics and Deterrence Assessments warn the F‑35's current thermal‑management capacity is insufficient to support planned advanced avionics, sensors and weapons; the industry is pursuing low‑risk cooling upgrades to maintain systems performance and operational deterrence without major airframe redesigns. They target near‑term fielding with minimal schedule risk.

2025-10-31T05:39:57.093927-07:00

F-35 Cooling Shortfalls Prompt Low‑Risk Fixes to Preserve Avionics and Deterrence

Joby Aviation

Joby begins propeller blade production in Dayton to scale eVTOL manufacturing Joby Aviation has begun manufacturing FAA certification‑ready propeller blades at a Dayton, Ohio facility, building a domestic production hub that leverages local aerospace suppliers and workforce. The blades are slated for installation on flight test aircraft in 2026 as Joby scales toward commercial eVTOL operations.

2025-10-31T05:19:35.524520-07:00

Joby begins propeller blade production in Dayton to scale eVTOL manufacturing

politico.eu

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Vilnius halts flights for sixth time this month as Belarus balloon incursions trigger EU warning and plan to shoot down Vilnius Airport suspended air traffic for the sixth time this month after large balloons released from Belarus entered Lithuanian airspace, incidents senior EU officials described as a "hybrid threat" that have triggered flight disruptions and security alarms. Lithuania says it will shoot down large balloons while Brussels has warned Belarus against further releases.

2025-10-30T14:57:53.195562-07:00

Vilnius halts flights for sixth time this month as Belarus balloon incursions trigger EU warning and plan to shoot down

Reuters

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JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa after reported flight-control issue; passenger injuries reported A JetBlue flight from Cancun to New Jersey diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the crew reported a flight-control issue, the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline said. The aircraft landed safely; some passengers were injured and authorities are investigating the cause.

2025-10-30T14:37:37.887732-07:00

JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa after reported flight-control issue; passenger injuries reported

Aviation Today

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FAA quietly advances mandate for 25‑hour cockpit voice recorders The FAA is moving toward a rule requiring cockpit voice recorders with 25‑hour recording capacity. The largely under‑reported proposal would compel widespread avionics retrofits, raise compliance and certification burdens for operators and suppliers, and address gaps exposed when limited CVR data hindered recent accident investigations.

2025-10-30T10:57:00.566397-07:00

FAA quietly advances mandate for 25‑hour cockpit voice recorders

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