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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

At the September 11, 2025 Air Safety Forum, ALPA called for secondary cockpit barriers across U.S. commercial fleets to strengthen crew and passenger protection. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) — the union representing thousands of U.S. airline pilots —…

Swift Fuels’ 100R high-octane unleaded avgas cleared an ASTM production-spec vote on September 11, 2025, opening the door to broader market use. On September 11, 2025, Swift Fuels announced that its 100R high-octane unleaded avgas passed a vote on the…

Flight attendants tribute: Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA members observed a nationwide moment of silence at 8:46 am ET on September 11, 2025. The Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA (AFA) led a coordinated remembrance on September 11, 2025, pausing at 8:46 am…

New Minneapolis underwriter 5×5 is selling aviation insurance direct to owners — and it says pilot age won’t be an automatic disqualifier. 5×5 Aviation Insurance has rolled out direct-to-consumer aviation insurance for high-end, owner-flown aircraft in the United States, initially…

The White House marks Patriot Day 2025 and reaffirms aviation security. For Patriot Day 2025, observed on September 11, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation commemorating the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The statement honors the…