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NTSB Probable Cause Cites FAA Lapses in DCA Collision

Hearing resulted in 50 recommendations to the FAA, U.S. Army, and other agencies

January 28, 2026

NTSB image showing DCA midair collision

Airbus Dominates Single-aisle Sales as Boeing Wins with Widebodies

Boeing has more work to do in clawing back narrowbody market share

January 27, 2026

Airbus A320 CALC

FAA Reorg Creates SMS, AAM Units, Streamlines Activities

Reorganization is largest ever undertaken by the FAA, according to the agency

Regulations and Government

January 27, 2026

FAA reorganization chart

Bristow Secures Delivery Slots for Hybrid-electric EL9 Aircraft

The nine-seat aircraft will fly for companies, resorts, and airlines

January 26, 2026

Electra EL9 Ultra Short

Videos

Boeing's 777X Takes Off Nearly Vertically at Farnborough Airshow 2022

Boeing's 777X Takes Off Nearly Vertically at Farnborough Airshow 2022

Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

Neste Wins Top Flight Award for Sustainability

Neste Wins Top Flight Award for Sustainability

December 15, 2021

Embraer E2: Profit Hunter

Embraer E2: Profit Hunter

November 8, 2021

More Articles

FAA Facing Yet Another Shutdown after ICE Turmoil

Congress has until end of week to act

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2026

U.S. Capitol

House Panel Okays Bill for Digital Pilot Certificates

T&I Committee also approved a bill to support military transition to FAA ATC roles

Regulations and Government

January 23, 2026

Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)

Blackhawk Upgrade Targets Faster Seaplane Operations

Yukon propeller boosts performance as well

January 23, 2026

seaair and blackhawk collaborate on engine and propeller upgrades for Caravan seaplanes

AINsight: Goldilocks Approach to Aircraft Fuel Planning

How to calculate an aircraft fuel load that is just right

January 22, 2026

HKBAC line service technician fueling aircraft

FAA’s Bedford Provides Glimpse into U.S. ATC’s Future

More seamless, ‘quieter’ system in the works

January 22, 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford

Air Charter Scotland Starts First Scheduled Services

Charter provider picks up key regional route following collapse of Eastern Airways

January 22, 2026

Crew at airport next to sign

Doubts Raised over EU Border Control Rule Changes

Requirements apply to some but not all business aircraft flights

January 22, 2026

Congress To Consider FAA Budget Bill

Bill would avert government shutdown

Regulations and Government

January 21, 2026

U.S. Capitol at night

UrbanLink Plans Sea-air Network with Elfly Noemi Amphibian

South Florida, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are among the envisaged launch routes

January 21, 2026

Elfly Noemi amphibious aircraft

Greek Civil Aviation Authority Chief Resigns

Air navigation crisis management team also formed to support system modernization

Regulations and Government

January 19, 2026

Representatives standing at Eurocontrol HQ

FAA Issues Central America ‘Hazardous Situation’ Notams

Warns of security issues including GPS jamming and spoofing

January 19, 2026

Regions affected by FAA notams in Central America

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

Private-equity Buy Leads to Layoffs at Jepp ForeFlight

Boeing sold its digital business to investor Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion

January 15, 2026

ForeFlight image

Nearly 60K Aircraft Affected by Radio Altimeter Proposal

Units must withstand interference from wireless signals in neighboring radio bands

Regulations and Government

January 14, 2026

Freeflight RA-5500 Terrain Series Radar Altimeter

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

Watchdog Cites Safety, ATC Updates as Top FAA Challenges

Safety was a common challenge across transportation modes

January 8, 2026

Jianhua Liu, Andrew Schneider, Chris Deputy

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