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FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency SMS

Order follows creation of Aviation Safety Management Office earlier this year

September 17, 2026

FAA building, Washington DC

Onboard Battery Events Jump 15% as Power Bank Use Grows

Expert advises on dangers, preparation for lithium battery incidents

September 16, 2026

David Wroth, v-p of standards, technology, and operations for the nonprofit safety organization UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE).

Autonomous Tech Used in Puerto Rico Runway Project

The Aguadilla development includes a 10,800-foot runway

September 16, 2026

Compaction rollers on runway bed at Aguadilla

GAO: FAA Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs Better Schedule

GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system

Regulations and Government

September 16, 2026

GAO report airport tower

Videos

GE Aerospace Flies Boeing 747 To Test New Engine Tech

GE Aerospace has tested the GE9X, Leap 1A, Leap 1B, and more with the 747.

August 28, 2026

GE Aerospace Boeing 747 Test aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 Electric CTOL Aircraft Flies at Farnborough Airshow 2026

The company expects to achieve FAA type certification for the Alia CX300 later this year.

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026

GE Aerospace Saab 340B Hybrid-Electric Test Bed Aircraft Flies at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow

GE Aerospace claims this aircraft has completed the first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet.

GE Aerospace Saab 340B hybrid-electric aircraft flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026

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Dassault Falcon 6X in flying display

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GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Certification Bill

Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor

Regulations and Government

September 15, 2026

U.S. Capitol

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Safety Bill Inaction

Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum

September 15, 2026

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy

Cape Air To Add Eight Caravans for Montana Service

Will introduce aircraft in 2027 to the Montana network

September 14, 2026

Textron Aviation Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Gaining New Awareness

Recent panel discussion lists EU policies and the Iran war as factors

September 11, 2026

SAF Flasks in lab

NBAA’s Rocheleau To Take Helm at ACI-NA

Rocheleau had served with the FAA before returning to NBAA in August

September 11, 2026

Chris Rocheleau © NBAA

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: The Impact on Airlines

The terror attacks in the U.S. inflicted significant damage on commercial airlines

September 11, 2026

9/11 airlines

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

Industry experts privately debate whether the Brazilian airframer can take the risk

September 11, 2026

Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Airlines Confront Ongoing Impact of Middle East Conflict

High fuel costs and extended route disruption could force longer-term changes

September 9, 2026

Emirates Airline

FAA Ponders Fate of Remote Pacific Island Airfield

Midway Island plays a role in ETOPS flight planning

September 3, 2026

Henderson Field on Midway Island

Nashville Mulls Airport Name Change To Honor Dolly Parton

Tennessee governor suggests change to airport board

September 3, 2026

Sign at Nashville International Airport

GAO Wants High Schoolers To Take Mechanic General Test

First step toward licensing could encourage youth to seek aviation careers

Training and Workforce

September 2, 2026

Aircraft mechanic numbers from the FAA

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown

Regulations and Government

September 2, 2026

US Capitol rotunda

Aircraft Operators Face Rising Threats in Gulf and Russia

Security consultants are warning clients to increase vigilance

September 2, 2026

Thinking on the fly: Unprecedented times, leadership during 9/11

A recount of the days following the 9/11 terror attacks

September 1, 2026

NBAA general aviation desk FAA Command Center 9/11

AIN Roundtable—Readying for Potential Navigation Spoofing, Jamming

Experts gather to discuss the problems and solutions surrounding GNSS interference

September 1, 2026

Roundtable September 2026

Remembering a Solemn Anniversary: the Amazon Midair

Twenty years ago, a business jet and commerical airliner collided; the smaller airplane survived

September 1, 2026

Joe Sharkey with Embraer Legacy 600 involved in collision

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