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Crayola and McDonald's launch global 'Planet McDonald’s' Happy Meal with space-themed Crayon kits

Crayola and McDonald's have launched 'Planet McDonald's,' a global Happy Meal campaign of space-themed Crayola kits, toys and activity materials designed to send kids' imaginations into orbit and encourage early STEM interest. The first global collaboration between the brands rolls out in the new year across participating markets.

2025-12-30T15:03:44.907136-08:00

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FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

2025-12-31T16:17:46.834094-08:00

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Delta flight attendant sues, alleges retaliation after termination following missile attack in Tel Aviv

2025-12-31T06:09:32.585133-08:00

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United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

2025-12-31T03:30:10.079949-08:00

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FAA Re-examinations: Your Rights During FAA 709 Checkrides FAA 709 re-examinations, commonly triggered after an aircraft damage or "bent airplane" event, place pilots under intense practical testing and scrutiny. This guide explains examinees' rights during FAA 709 checkrides and practical steps to improve outcomes — preparation, documentation, and handling examiner conduct.

2026-01-01T13:33:50.891511-08:00

FAA Re-examinations: Your Rights During FAA 709 Checkrides

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FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know The FAA's U.S. Designee Management System centralizes administration of designees' qualifications, approvals and oversight into a single digital platform. Designees and organizations that rely on delegated authority should expect updated application and renewal workflows, documentation requirements and tighter oversight timelines to protect certification continuity.

2025-12-31T16:17:46.834094-08:00

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

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Delta flight attendant sues, alleges retaliation after termination following missile attack in Tel Aviv A Delta Air Lines flight attendant has filed suit alleging the carrier retaliated after firing them following a missile attack incident in Tel Aviv that traumatized crew. The complaint accuses Delta of wrongful termination and seeks remedies for retaliation and damages.

2025-12-31T06:09:32.585133-08:00

Delta flight attendant sues, alleges retaliation after termination following missile attack in Tel Aviv

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United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise A United Airlines captain delayed departure after determining cabin crew were too fatigued to work, refusing to push attendants in the interest of crew safety and drawing passenger praise. The decision prioritized safety over on-time performance and produced a short operational delay.

2025-12-31T03:30:10.079949-08:00

United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

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Crayola and McDonald's launch global 'Planet McDonald’s' Happy Meal with space-themed Crayon kits Crayola and McDonald's have launched 'Planet McDonald's,' a global Happy Meal campaign of space-themed Crayola kits, toys and activity materials designed to send kids' imaginations into orbit and encourage early STEM interest. The first global collaboration between the brands rolls out in the new year across participating markets.

2025-12-30T15:03:44.907136-08:00

Crayola and McDonald's launch global 'Planet McDonald’s' Happy Meal with space-themed Crayon kits

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FAA launches post‑checkride survey to address examiner shortages, rising DPE fees and inconsistent testing The FAA has launched a post‑checkride survey to collect systematic feedback on Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) performance, aiming to quantify examiner behavior and testing outcomes. The move responds to widespread pilot complaints about examiner shortages, rising DPE fees and inconsistent practical test standards.

2025-12-30T08:12:50.252127-08:00

FAA launches post‑checkride survey to address examiner shortages, rising DPE fees and inconsistent testing

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2025 Shakeup at NASA: Damage, Reforms and Industry Implications NASA's 2025 shakeup has exposed real institutional damage—leadership turnover, program stress and policy uncertainty—but agency officials say the harm can be addressed through reforms. The changes create near-term disruption for programs and contractors while reshaping funding priorities, oversight and industry partnerships.

2025-12-30T05:10:05.848694-08:00

2025 Shakeup at NASA: Damage, Reforms and Industry Implications

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Horizon Air flight attendants to vote on strike authorization as talks with Alaska stall Horizon Air flight attendants are preparing to vote on strike authorization after contract negotiations with parent Alaska Air Group stalled, the union says. A walkout could disrupt regional operations integrated under Alaska’s single operating certificate and complicate post‑integration rostering and schedules.

2025-12-30T03:04:02.575485-08:00

Horizon Air flight attendants to vote on strike authorization as talks with Alaska stall

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Crayola and McDonald's launch global 'Planet McDonald’s' Happy Meal with space-themed Crayon kits

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

Delta flight attendant sues, alleges retaliation after termination following missile attack in Tel Aviv

United captain delays flight to protect fatigued cabin crew, drawing passenger praise

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