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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA switched to backup fiber after telecom circuit errors preceded East Coast flight disruption

The FAA said error messages in a telecommunications circuit prompted it to switch to a backup fiber line Sunday before an outage snarled thousands of flights along the East Coast. The incident highlights the operational importance of resilient communications infrastructure in air traffic management.

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2026-09-23T15:50:54.369581-07:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

The Air Current • Carter Johnston

Unsustainable losses of MQ-9 Reaper fleet spur U.S. Air Force to search for cheaper alternatives

By The Air Current: The Pentagon is rapidly procuring small hybrid-electric drones to fill a critical surveillance capability in the Middle East.

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2026-09-23T16:20:47.973525-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Ship 41 and Booster 21 head into key pre-flight test

By NASA Spaceflight: With Booster 21 and Ship 41 stacked at the launch site as of early morning Sept. 23, SpaceX is poised to perform a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) no earlier than Sept.

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2026-09-23T14:28:18.621514-07:00

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Vertical Mag

NTSB: Pilot incapacitation caused fatal 2024 California CBP helicopter crash

By Vertical Mag: The 53-year-old pilot was the only one onboard on Dec. 16, 2024.

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2026-09-23T17:50:31.280984-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets

By AeroTime: Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, plus 50 options, following a delay over engine maintenance terms.

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2026-09-23T14:06:47.269838-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Chromalloy targets surging airfoil demand, secures another FAA approval

By FlightGlobal: As turbofan airfoil shortage continues, Chromalloy sees more opportunity to sell its PMA-approved parts.

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2026-09-23T15:20:34.168277-07:00

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Vertical Mag

NTSB cites pilot, air traffic controller in fatal 2024 Houston tour helicopter crash

By Vertical Mag: The accident killed all four onboard when the R44 struck a radio tower.

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2026-09-23T15:20:36.418119-07:00

aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Boeing

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Boeing Engineers to Vote Again on Contract Offer as Strike Risk Persists

By FlightGlobal: Union members will consider Boeing's latest terms after voting down an initial offer. The likelihood that Boeing will be disrupted by another employee strike should become more clear by the end of next week.

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2026-09-23T15:20:33.502475-07:00

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