FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA rule requires U.S. operators to update ~58,500 altimeters to prevent 5G interference

The FAA has issued a requirement for U.S. aircraft operators to update all altimeters affected by potential 5G interference. The rule covers an estimated 58,500 altimeter units, aiming to protect altitude information integrity for operations under modern communications conditions.

2026-07-27T18:36:29.895523-07:00
Breaking DefenseMichael Marrow

Air Force eyes next-gen engine ‘integration’ by 2030

By Breaking Defense: An engine with so-called adaptive turbofan technologies “could” go on the forthcoming F-47 stealth fighter, John Sneden, the chief of the Air Force’s propulsion directorate said, though he emphasized no final decisions have been made.

2026-07-27T17:36:50.697974-07:00
Aviation24André Orban

Swiss Airbus A330 diverts to Bangor, Maine, after cockpit fire report

By Aviation24: A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 registered HB-JHK, operating Flight LX16 from Zurich to New York JFK, diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine on Monday after the crew reported a cockpit fire.

2026-07-27T12:05:34.677973-07:00