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FAA Eyeing AI, Machine Learning To Optimize Airspace, Scheduling

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined vision to move FAA into the future

Bryan Bedford at Royal Aeronautical Society talk in Washington, D.C.

EASA Bulletin Warns About Jet-A Versus Jet A-1 Issue

Could affect airports in Europe, Africa, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia

jet-A fuel tanks on airport

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.

Rendering of Aura Aero family of aircraft in flight

EASA Grants Major Change Privilege to Lufthansa Technik

Company can approve own STCs for Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik’s Design Organisation

Videos

Lufthansa Technik Unveils ‘Smart’ Aircraft Tray Table with Touchscreen Tech

Hidden Touch Display makes the fold-up tray table an intelligent user interface.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 16, 2026

Demonstration of Lufthansa Technic's Nice Intellitable touch screen tray table

Klatt Works O2 Mask Head-Up Display Lets Pilot See in Smoky Cockpits

Pilots might be able to breathe during a smoke emergency, but landing is a problem if pilots can't see their instruments.

January 9, 2026

Oxygen mask with Klatt Works built-in HUD

China’s Comac C919 and CBJ Offer Alternatives to Western Airliners and Business Jets

We go inside the C909 based CBJ.

December 9, 2025

Comac CBJ at Dubai Airshow 2025

Chinese Comac 919 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

The C919 made its Middle East debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow.

December 2, 2025

Comac C919 airliner flying at 2025 Dubai Airshow

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IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising

Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon

Sustainability and Environment

IBA carbon intensity data

Graham, Edwards Get Senate Nods for NTSB, DOT Posts

Graham was approved for another NTSB term, Edwards for an assistant secretary position

Regulations and Government

U.S. Capitol

FAA Cuts 2,000 from Certified Controller Goal in 2026 Plan

New plan suggests a necessary full certified professional controller target of 12,563, down from 14,633 in the 2025 plan

Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)

OpsGroup Warns Pilots To Check LPV Approach Notams

Problem stems from design of missed approach segments

VSE Completes $2B Acquisition of Precision Aviation Group

Combined entity spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers

Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group distribution services display

Smoke and Fire Events a Hot Topic at BASS 2026

Training is needed to prepare pilots for these high-risk challenges

Lisa Sasse, David Wroth, Nate Klatt, Jim Zanino

H2Fly Chases Hydrogen Propulsion Power Density Boost

Fuel cell systems need at least 2 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio to be competitive

Sustainability and Environment

H2Fly's HY4 test flight

FAA Completes First Phase of New Notam System

Cloud-based system will be more reliable

Regulations and Government

Seattle-Tacoma notam

St. Barth Executive Expands Caribbean Operations

Nine-seat Tecnam P2012 STOL marks fleet expansion

Family on ramp alongside Tecnam P2012 STOL

Collins Ramping Up Radar Build with Florida Expansion

New radar production area to be complete by year’s end

Collins Aerospace Condor MK3 cooperative secondary surveillance radar

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel

Air bp business jet refuelling

Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.

Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight

Digital Tower Technology Coalition Pushing Remote ATC

Cross-section of stakeholders encouraging implementation throughout NAS

A digital tower at London Heathrow International Airport

P&WC Expands Singapore Helicopter, T-prop Support

First turboshaft MRO capability at the Asia-Pacific base

Maintenance and Modifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada's Singapore engine test cell

Astronics Introduces Qi2 Wireless Charging, USB-C Port

Installable in a variety of locations, including seats, galleys, and crew rest areas

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics Qi2 wireless charger

Garmin Marries Satellite Messaging with D2 Mach 2 Pro

New features added from company’s inReach satcom technology

Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch

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