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On September 8, 2025 the US House passed H.R.2591 to modernize pilot mental health rules and reduce stigma for aircrew and controllers. The bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 (H.R.2591) cleared the US House of Representatives on September…

Federal aviation weather services face staffing shortfalls that could affect forecasts and safety. On September 11, 2025, a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report warned of an emerging aviation weather staffing crisis: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) command center has…

Second B-21 Raider test aircraft touched down at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on September 11, 2025. The US Air Force confirmed the arrival of a second B-21 Raider test aircraft at Edwards AFB on September 11, 2025. Developed by…

Van’s Aircraft CTO Rian Johnson explains the FAA’s MOSAIC rule and what it will mean for pilots and homebuilders. In a video release, Van’s Aircraft CTO Rian Johnson outlined the FAA’s MOSAIC rule (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) announced at…

GAO reporting shows airport service workers generate nearly 30% of annual operating revenue at the busiest U.S. airports. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report this month documenting the economic and safety contributions of airport service workers. The…

Embry‑Riddle researchers are using AI to make aviation radio communications far clearer and more reliable. Supported by Boeing Center grants, teams at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University tailored speech-recognition models to aviation phraseology and jargon. Testing on voice data from 12 major…

CommuteAir Flight 4969 returned safely to IAH after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit on September 3, 2025. The CommuteAir smoke incident occurred on September 3, 2025, when an Embraer E145 operating as CommuteAir Flight 4969 diverted back to…

FAA opens an investigation after United Airlines Flight 1154 landed safely at Atlanta; no injuries were reported. United Airlines Flight 1154 landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on September 11, 2025, following a reported inflight or landing-related event, the…

Van’s Aircraft CTO Rian Johnson laid out how the FAA MOSAIC rule could reshape light-sport flying for pilots and builders. In a video released on September 11, 2025, Van’s Aircraft CTO Rian Johnson explained the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness…

Embry‑Riddle researchers say a new AI could make radio chatter clearer for pilots and controllers. Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is advancing an AI (artificial intelligence) radio communications system designed to reduce miscommunication in crowded airspace. Funded by Boeing Center for Aviation…