Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
At cruise altitude had a very strong burning smell in cockpit and cabin. Notified ATC; descended and returned to ZZZ.
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EMB-145 flight crew reported executing a return to the departure airport after noticing a strong burning odor throughout the aircraft.