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Economic Times • ET Online

Lead US Attorney Seeks FDR Data in AI171 Crash, Says Potable-Water Leak May Have Caused Electrical Short

Economic Times reports: The lead US attorney, Mike Andrews, representing a majority of the families affected by the tragic AI171 plane crash, had filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking access to flight data recorder (FDR) information from the ill-fated flight, claiming new evidence that supports a water leak-induced short circuit theory as the cause of the crash and not pilot error.

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Associated Press • Rio Yamat

Boeing workers in St. Louis reject latest contract offer, extending nearly six-week strike at three Midwest plants — production and deliveries at risk

By Associated Press: Boeing workers have rejected another contract proposal, extending their nearly six-week strike at three Midwest plants.

Also: Reuters, New York Times, IAM Union, United Press International, Seeking Alpha, The Independent, CNN, Defense Daily, CNBC and 9 more
2025-09-12T10:57:35.119440-07:00
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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA proposes $3.1M fine for Boeing over safety violations tied to Jan 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency and alleged interference with safety officials' independence

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for a series of safety violations, including actions tied to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency, and for interfering with safety officials’ independence.

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2025-09-12T09:49:50.701319-07:00
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Reuters • David Shepardson

US launches pilot program to accelerate advanced air mobility (air taxi) deployment

By Reuters: The Trump administration announced a new pilot program on Friday to speed the deployment of flying air taxis as companies work to meet regulatory hurdles for advanced air mobility.

Also: Flying Magazine, New York Times, Unmanned Airspace, Aviation Week, Aerospace America, NBAA, TechCrunch, CNBC, United Press International, Seeking Alpha, Business Wire and 9 more
2025-09-12T07:29:25.815165-07:00