✈️ [2026-10-18] SKYTICAL Afternoon Aviation BriefingBETA
🚨 Safety events & emergencies
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🇹🇼 Taiwan aviation (civil + military)
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🌐 International aviation industry news
US lifts restrictions on Mexican airlines, reopening Mexico City route applications：The US Department of Transportation lifted restrictions on Mexican airlines, reopening applications for new US routes from Mexico City. Carriers remain under US oversight. Mexico City US routes
US air traffic controllers get nearly 3% pay rise as deal bars early departures：A new agreement gives US air traffic controllers a pay rise of nearly 3% and bars them from leaving work early. It also introduces mandatory timekeeping and staffing changes intended to reduce risk and overtime pressure; these are stated aims, not confirmed outcomes. US air traffic controllers
