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Drone weight rules are about to change – if you thought you could get away without registering at 250g, think again!

All drone users face a change in the rules as the UK's Civil Aviation Authority's weight restriction drops from 250g (8.8oz) to just 100g (3.5oz)

Digital Camera World

Planes ‘come within 100ft of colliding after air traffic controllers distracted’

Investigators say a crash was only prevented when San Diego airport's automated tracking system alerted the controller to a potential collision

The Independent UK

FAA Faces Furlough Of 11,000 Employees, Airlines Warn Of Delays Amid Shutdown Threat

The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Tuesday that over 11,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees could face furloughs if government funding lapses. This potential furlough represents about a quarter of the FAA’s workforce.

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Travelers and air traffic controllers may face disruptions in a government shutdown

Millions of travelers could experience flight delays and airport disruptions if the government shuts down.

Axios

Distracted controllers allowed planes to come dangerously close on a San Diego runway, NTSB says

Investigators say that a private jet came within 100 feet of crashing into a Southwest Airlines plane on a runway in San Diego two years ago because the air traffic controllers in the tower got distracted

The Independent UK

Boeing In Preliminary Stages To Develop 737 Max Successor: Report

Aerospace giant Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle aircraft to replace the 737 Max Jet.

Benzinga

U11MINI 4K: A small drone with big ambitions

In the past few years, drones have moved from novelty gadgets to tools for creativity, exploration, and even work. Photographers and filmmakers rely on them for cinematic sweeps; travellers use them to document journeys; hobbyists enjoy the sheer thrill of flight. But there’s always been a trade-off: either you carry…

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Ted Cruz Pushes Trump To Raise Pilot Retirement Age To 67 — Airline Union Warns Of Safety Risks

The debate over how long airline pilots should be allowed to fly is heating up again. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pressing President Donald Trump to support a global change that would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67.

Benzinga

Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro really a legal nightmare? Here's what the world's big drone regulators told me

The DJI Mini 5 Pro has caused a lot of confusion and debate this week over its weight and what that means for how you can fly it –here are the answers from the world's biggest drone regulators.

TechRadar

Air Force probing mysterious ‘incident’ involving flying craft near Area 51, report says

The Air Force is investigating a September 23 incident involving a Creech AFB aircraft near Area 51

The Independent UK

Atlanta forfeits $37.5M in airport funds after refusing to agree to Trump's DEI ban

Atlanta’s airport has forfeited $37.5 million in federal grants after refusing to disavow diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

The Independent UK

FAA restores Boeing's ability to certify Max jets for flight more than 6 years after fatal crashes

Boeing is getting back the ability to perform final safety inspections on 737 Max jetliners and certify the planes for flight more than six years after crashes of the then-new model killed 346 people

The Independent UK

United Airlines Secures FAA Green Light For Starlink-Equipped Boeing 737-800 As Free Wi-Fi Rollout Accelerates

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) has secured Federal Aviation Administration approval to fly its first Boeing 737-800 outfitted with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet. The inaugural service is scheduled to depart from Newark Liberty International Airport on Oct. 15.

Benzinga

FAA May Let Boeing Take Charge Of Plane Safety Checks Again

Federal regulators are reportedly preparing to ease restrictions on Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) by restoring some authority to perform final safety checks on its aircraft, signaling relief for the manufacturer's strained delivery process.

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Don’t look up: how Trump’s deregulation drive could obscure the stars and threaten our access to space

Astronomers are warning that the proliferation of satellite constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink, are making their work harder than it’s ever been

The Independent UK

Plane stopped by concrete safety zone at end of Virginia airport runway

Officials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touchdown zone

The Independent UK

Family of Reagan National plane crash victim files first federal lawsuit against American Airlines, FAA and Army: ‘Wholly avoidable tragedy’

Lawsuit claims airline ‘manipulated and abused’ system to force more arrivals at busy Washington-area airport

International Business Times UK

Can AI Prevent the Next Ground Stop? United Airlines' Tech Failure Raises Questions About Aviation Resilience

United Airlines' latest tech failure grounded flights across the US and Canada, raising urgent questions about aviation's digital resilience and whether AI could prevent future ground stops.

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The Independent UK

Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines

The family of one of the 67 people who were killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January is suing the government and the airlines involved

Fortune

Why now is the time to innovate for smarter air traffic control

Faster flights, fewer delays.

TechRadar

EU says ransomware to blame for attack which caused chaos at airports

Delays at Heathrow and other major European airports identified as being down to ransomware.

Benzinga

Joby, Archer, Eve: Race For First-Mover Advantage In The $100B Flying Taxi Market

The race to commercialize flying cars is shifting from science fiction to investor reality. JPMorgan analysts see electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft entering a rapid growth phase, with the total addressable market for passenger air taxis alone projected to hit $100 billion globally by 2040. With test flights…

International Business Times

Brett James Killed in Plane Crash — Who Else Was on Board? What We Know So Far

Brett James, Grammy-winning Nashville songwriter of 'Jesus, Take the Wheel', was killed aged 57 in a Cirrus SR22T crash near a North Carolina elementary school on 18 September 2025; authorities are investigating.

The Independent UK

Telecommunication equipment issue causes flight delays at Dallas airports, FAA says

Flights at Dallas-area airports have been stopped and delayed due to a telecommunications equipment issue, according to federal officials

The Independent UK

Passengers face delays as flights resume in Dallas following earlier radar and communications outages

Flights were impacted at Dallas Love Field and DFW airports because of a local telephone company equipment problem, unrelated to FAA gear

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