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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 6h

Delta posted record Q3 revenue of $17.6B as fuel costs rose 69%. Adjusted EPS $1.72; full-year guidance now $5.10-$5.60. Nearly $900M profit sharing accrued YTD. aerocrewnews.com/sgxh #DeltaAirLines #AirlineEarnings #JetFuel #AirlinePilots #Aviation #ProfitSharing

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 8h

Epic Flight Academy has opened its 12th FAA Part 141 campus at Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) in CT. Grand opening is October 17th. Epic is the largest Part 141 school in the U.S. and has operated since 1999. aerocrewnews.com/4nwp #AeroCrewNews #FlightTraining

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 9h

NTSB: Preliminary report on the September 6 Amazon cargo jet crash near Miami reveals it touched down 3,750 feet past the threshold at 160 knots, slowing to 113 knots before hitting obstacles and leaving the runway. aerocrewnews.com/92ei #AviationSafety #DeltaAirLines #AirCanada #LAX #FAA #Pilots

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 10h

A Delta SJU-BOS flight diverted to Bermuda for a medical emergency. Crew timed out. Passengers — most without passports on a domestic route — overnighted in Bermuda, then sat at BOS for hours while CBP cleared documentation. Four-hour flight became roughly 30 hours. aerocrewnews.com/0rt7

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Brazil's CADE approved American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul — roughly 8% minority stake — with conditions. A binding Merger Control Agreement governs the deal. Azul exited Chapter 11 in February. American and United are now minority stakeholders in the Brazilian carrier. aerocrewnews.com/3xg9

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Alaska Airlines is launching Aurora, a lie-flat suite cabin brand, on its 787 fleet and on at least 25 737 MAX 10s starting in 2028. The 737-10 will carry a four-cabin setup including 12 Aurora Suites. Cabin reconfigs will change galley layouts and PAX ratios ahead of EIS. aerocrewnews.com/xs3r

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

airBaltic plans workforce cuts that could affect 500-700 positions. Unions are consulting on reduced workload for pilots and cabin crew. Smaller A220 fleet planned. aerocrewnews.com/kdt6 #airBaltic #Pilots #CabinCrew #AirlineNews #A220 #AviationJobs

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A new DOT rule taking effect this month could make it harder for some air travelers to get compensation for certain flight disruptions. Read the full story: aerocrewnews.com/2qlk #DOT #AirlineNews #FlightDisruptions #AviationRegulation #Airlines #AeroCrewNews

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A Delta winglet separated and lodged in an Air Canada stabilizer after the two aircraft collided on the tarmac at LAX Tuesday. The Delta flight was departing for Tokyo Haneda with 275 PAX and 15 crew. No injuries. Both aircraft grounded. FAA and NTSB notified. aerocrewnews.com/ztsv #Aviation

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Senate passes Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act by unanimous consent, a bill written by PMHC in 2024 and pushed through Congress by its advocacy. FAA would update pilot/controller mental health rules and add medical examiners to speed Special Issuance. aerocrewnews.com/vqlm #PilotMentalHealth

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Southwest is adding 3 new nonstop routes from Pittsburgh (PIT) next summer — Panama City, Punta Cana, and Savannah — plus more frequencies to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Cancun, Tampa, and Las Vegas. Southwest holds 26% of PIT's PAX share, highest of any carrier. aerocrewnews.com/rp93

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

United 787-9 (N24980) diverted to SEA on Sept 29 after a passenger died on UA142 NRT-DEN. King County ME ruled the death natural — cardiovascular disease. Three off-duty firefighters aboard assisted with care. Not classified as an aviation accident. aerocrewnews.com/mpmh #AeroCrewNews #AviationNews

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ethiopian Airlines ordered eight Boeing 777-8Fs and two 777Fs, the first 777-8F order from an African carrier and its second 777X family order. aerocrewnews.com/5m07 #Boeing #EthiopianAirlines #777X #AirCargo #Freighter #AeroCrewNews

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

NTSB: A pilot aborted her first takeoff before a Cessna 172 clipped trees and struck a home near Lee Bottom Airport, Indiana, on Sept. 16. She was flying a friend on a familiar local flight. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/tc9f

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

NTSB: An air traffic controller did not provide wind data before an Amazon cargo flight crashed at Miami International Airport on September 7, killing five people. FAA procedures mandate that wind info be shared when tailwinds exist. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/fc54

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

FAA review board: 737 MAX VNAV go-around software issue is not a safety concern. Special bulletin to airlines coming; MAX 10 certification could follow this month. aerocrewnews.com/2jnv #FAA #Boeing #737MAX #MAX10 #Pilots #AviationSafety

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Airbus A350F freighter completed its first flight from Toulouse: 4 hr 10 min, 25,000 ft. A 9+ month flight test campaign is now underway; 115 orders to date. aerocrewnews.com/03dk #Airbus #A350F #AirCargo #FlightTest #CargoPilots #Aviation

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The U.S. Navy has selected Boeing to build the F/A-XX, its first sixth-generation carrier-based fighter, replacing the F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet. It is Boeing's second sixth-generation fighter award after the Air Force F-47 in 2025. Program details remain classified. aerocrewnews.com/n3ww #Boeing

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Senate HELP Committee advances Capt. Doug Ralph's nomination to the National Mediation Board. A line pilot and former Delta Air Lines Board rep, Ralph's experience is crucial as contract negotiations heat up. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/y7ju

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Your trip, live. Sync your schedule* and every trip is there with its show time, legs, gates and weather. A show-time countdown, your gate on the lock screen before you leave for the airport, and a push the moment a gate changes. aerocrewnews.com/the-app/ *Requires CAL subscription

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Boeing 737 MAX FMC software flaw can drop VNAV after go-around path changes. FAA is convening a CARB and holding MAX 10 certification pending review. aerocrewnews.com/qpyk #Boeing #737MAX #FAA #FlightSafety #Pilots #Aviation

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

AFA acknowledged United FAs' premium economy deadhead rights went unaddressed through two contract cycles. The union lost at arbitration in 2022. United books deadheading FAs into Economy Plus, not Premium Plus, when business class is unavailable. AFA says it was not a priority aerocrewnews.com/9xrr

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

TSA agents conducted gate-level ID checks and bag searches on a United flight from Las Vegas to Newark, verifying IDs against the manifest and searching select bags after passengers cleared the standard checkpoint. Agents called it random. No delay reported. aerocrewnews.com/v0om #AviationSecurity

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NTSB: Pilot reported a radio issue and aborted takeoff before the fatal crash at Sierra Sky Park, Fresno, CA, that killed the pilot and three passengers. Surveillance footage shows the plane stopped halfway down the runway. A mechanic approached after the shutdown. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/uuu6

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Alaska Airlines plans to join American's Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses. The carriers expect to seek DOT approval and antitrust immunity in the coming months. aerocrewnews.com/p2wa #AmericanAirlines #AlaskaAirlines #oneworld #JointBusiness #Airlines #AeroCrewNews

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mortgage rates aren’t the only factor to consider when buying a home. Many believe lower rates are coming soon, but no one knows for sure. Rates are just one part of the homebuying equation. aerocrewnews.com/zeo3

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

flydubai FZ1073, Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after squawking 7700 and 7500. Israel says it was not a hijacking. Officials describe a violent altercation between the pilots, and both were hospitalized. aerocrewnews.com/fbkq

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) has selected American Airlines as anchor tenant for its future West Terminal — the airport's first new terminal in nearly 40 years. American operates 300+ peak daily departures from PHX, representing ~40% of airport traffic. #AmericanAirlines aerocrewnews.com/cc1t

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Duffy requests an extra $30B for air traffic control modernization, totaling $42.5B. Congress previously allocated $12.5B in 2025 under the BNATCS initiative. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/i6wy

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

American Airlines will be the anchor tenant for Phoenix Sky Harbor's new West Terminal, the first in nearly 40 years. Currently, they handle 40% of PHX traffic with over 300 daily departures to 100+ destinations. More details: aerocrewnews.com/k6ec ✈️

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Turkish Airlines finalized an order for up to 150 737 MAX jets — 100 firm 737-8s, options for 50 more, with substitution rights for the 737-10. Follows the carrier's 2025 order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners. #AeroCrewNews #Boeing #737MAX Read the full story: aerocrewnews.com/uid1

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Built by crews, for crews. Pilots and flight attendants check a dozen apps before every trip. We put them in one. Your schedule, the ATC picture, your layover, the weather and the news, all in the Aero Crew News app. 7 days free, then plans start at $5.99/month. aerocrewnews.com/the-app/

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Senate passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act and Aviation Medication Transparency Act. The first funds aeromedical and mental health training; the second would establish a clear medication list for aviators. Both are endorsed by ALPA, NATCA, NBAA, SWAPA, APA, and others. aerocrewnews.com/h55u

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

FAA mandates inspections for certain Boeing 737 MAX 8, MAX 9, and MAX 8-200 due to faulty elevator control system bearings. Affects 95 U.S. planes and possibly more worldwide, risking safe flight. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/q8pq

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

ATSG announced on Sept 28, 2026, it will sell Omni Air International, a charter airline based in Tulsa. The airline operates Boeing aircraft for U.S. military charters. More details in ATSG's release. aerocrewnews.com/3lop

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Japan Airlines is close to ordering around 20 Embraer E2 regional jets, likely choosing it over Airbus's A220. A final decision may come as soon as October, but nothing is official yet. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/wftf

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Southwest and United won't accept new 737 MAX jets with FMC software 14/14.1 after a VNAV go-around flaw. FAA convening a Corrective Action Review Board; Boeing working on a fix. aerocrewnews.com/4n8g #Boeing #737MAX #FAA #SouthwestAirlines #UnitedAirlines #AviationSafety

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Baggage: Cultivate hope in uncertain times. This month’s article explores hope as a choice, the impact of cynicism on well-being, and exercises to build a healthier mindset. Read full article: aerocrewnews.com/ev2h

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hiring and firing are essential managerial tasks. Misaligned priorities can hinder results. This article guides you on aligning these priorities for better outcomes. Read full article: aerocrewnews.com/5zff

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

AI is often misused in aviation, impacting safety. Let's promote truth and fact-check before sharing info. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/gbh3 ✈️🔍

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

FAA launches AI traffic management at Reagan, Dulles, and BWI airports! The SMART system predicts traffic flows and flags conflicts to reduce delays. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/n0p1

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

FAA warns PA-46 operators: Inspect passenger oxygen generators! Shipping caps may have been left in place, preventing activation. Piper's Service Bulletin 1140 issued on Nov 7, 2025, addresses this issue. Read more: aerocrewnews.com/hywi

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

American is developing a program to base departure estimates on the actual arrival time of the inbound aircraft, targeting rolling delays. It is expected to launch first at CLT before any potential system-wide rollout. No expansion timeline has been reported. aerocrewnews.com/a0xj #AmericanAirlines

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fitness tip: Use a free, legal tool to fall asleep faster. This article shares a quick method that works in just 76 seconds. Sweet dreams await! 🌙 Read full article: aerocrewnews.com/qes0

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

CommuteAir granted international operating authority by the U.S. DOT under Open Skies. First international charter flights set for November to the Bahamas aboard 76-seat E170s. Domestic charter ops launched in 2024. Read the full story: aerocrewnews.com/b09n #AeroCrewNews #CommuteAir

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Grey Matter: Setting the record straight on Equal Transit Theory. This theory claims air over the wing's upper surface must move faster to reunite with slower air below, but this is false. Why does it persist? Read full article: aerocrewnews.com/8z1g

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Retiring at the mandatory age? Planning is vital for your post-career dreams. Understand risks and find the best approaches to reach your goals. Read full article: aerocrewnews.com/yaqn

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Aero Crew News @aerocrewnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

American Airlines CEO warned rising fuel costs could force Q4 route cuts. Every cent-per-gallon increase costs $10M — projected $1B hit in Q4. WTI up 21.5% to $102.59/bbl; jet fuel averaging $4.43/gal. Capacity adjustments planned Q3/Q4 2026; slower growth in 2027. aerocrewnews.com/4k4y

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