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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA official who led response to fatal January 2025 Army helicopter–regional jet collision is stepping down

The FAA official who led the agency’s response to the January 2025 collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional passenger jet near Reagan Washington National Airport will step down next week. The crash killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.

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2026-07-30T14:18:30.977153-07:00

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Bloomberg • Bob Van Voris

777 Partners Co-Founder Josh Wander Pleads Not Guilty to New Fraud Charges

By Bloomberg: Josh Wander, the 777 Partners co-founder charged with cheating lenders and investors out of almost $500 million, pleaded not guilty Thursday to new charges, including that he diverted most of a $20 million loan into his own brokerage account.

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2026-07-30T14:48:27.883883-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Canada’s Porter Airlines to retrofit DHC-8-Q400 fleet

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2026-07-30T14:48:58.346119-07:00

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Aviation Business News • Rob Munro

Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million

By Aviation Business News: Dublin-based lessor Avolon reported a 45% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 net income to $209 million. The firm saw lease revenue and operating cashflow rise amid persistent global aircraft supply constraints.

Also: AirInsight

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2026-07-30T05:19:44.783856-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Who will pay for the FAA’s $7bn altimeter mandate?

By FlightGlobal: Cellular providers will fund the modifications with hefty rebates. Details have emerged about a programme to reimburse US operators for the cost of modifying radio altimeters to comply with a rule intended to prevent interference from 5G cellular signals.

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2026-07-30T11:33:03.313999-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Republic raises 2026 guidance after Mesa merger

By FlightGlobal: The US second-largest regional carrier says aircraft utilisation should increase as maintenance programmes combine. Republic Airways raised its financial outlook for 2026 as it works to incorporate rival Mesa Airlines, which it acquired last year.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-07-30T10:47:49.630040-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Frontier’s Best Quarter in Years, with an Asterisk |

By AirInsight: Record revenue, an 80% beat on adjusted loss, and industry-leading fuel efficiency. The open question: is Frontier executing better, or is Spirit simply gone?.

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2026-07-30T10:25:32.042719-07:00

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