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aviation ATC Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Faulty Communications Preceded Marine One–Envoy Close Call

A communications failure prevented the presidential helicopter, Marine One, from alerting air traffic control as it approached an envoy aircraft. The aircraft remained within required separation guidance, but the incident highlights the operational risk created when flight crews cannot reliably communicate with ATC.

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2026-08-31T10:36:07.650653-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Trump launches plan to create US Space Academy led by NASA

By AeroTime: US President Donald Trump has launched a plan for a NASA-led Space Academy to train astronauts, engineers, scientists and military personnel.

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2026-08-31T12:20:06.969566-07:00

defense Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Asia-Pacific (APAC)

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Cruise Missile May Have An Air-To-Air Capability

By The War Zone: Japan calls the ASM-3 Kai an “air-to-surface/anti-air” weapon, potentially pointing to a new counter to large high-value airborne targets. Japan calls the ASM-3 Kai an “air-to-surface/anti-air” weapon, potentially pointing to a new counter to high-value airborne targets.

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2026-08-31T10:20:13.834306-07:00

aviation IATA Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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Air Data News • ADN Staff

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

By Air Data News: Global air passenger traffic returned to growth in July after three consecutive months of contraction, as the impact of geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East eased and several major domestic markets recovered, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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2026-08-31T12:05:09.115634-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

NorthStar to Lead ESA Consortium on Uncontrolled Reentry

By Via Satellite: The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected NorthStar Earth & Space to lead a study on uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry. NorthStar’s European.

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2026-08-31T12:35:48.010684-07:00

aviation Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Air Canada

New York Times • Patrick McGeehan

Rescue Trucks at LaGuardia and J.F.K. Get Trackers After Fatal Crash

By New York Times: Investigators said a missing piece of equipment on a fire truck played a role in March’s deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia.

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2026-08-31T11:06:12.236893-07:00

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