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Last Updated: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 8:15 PM PDT

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Reuters • Jonathan Stempel

Families of Air India Flight 171 victims sue Boeing and Honeywell over alleged faulty fuel cutoff switch

By Reuters: The families of four passengers killed in the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 said in a lawsuit that the accident resulted from allegedly faulty fuel switches, which the U.S.

Also: Aviation Source, CNBC, Times of India and Business Wire
2025-09-17T12:22:06.245827-07:00
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AirInsight • Ernest Arvai

Delta partners with Maeve to develop hybrid‑electric regional aircraft targeting 40% fuel‑burn reduction

By AirInsight: Delta Air Lines is partnering with Maeve in developing an all-new hybrid-electric regional aircraft that promises a 40% fuel-burn reduction and lower emissions.

Also: Flying Magazine, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Delta Air Lines and 3 more
2025-09-17T08:49:33.249652-07:00
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CNN • John Liu

Two flying cars collide during airshow rehearsal in China; one pilot injured

By CNN: Two flying cars crashed into each other during a rehearsal for an airshow in northeastern China on Tuesday, injuring one of their pilots and forcing one of the vehicles to the ground, where it caught fire.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, The Telegraph, The Verge, BBC and interestingengineering.com
2025-09-16T23:32:24.474342-07:00