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NTSB: Systemic failures led to Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision between regional jet and UH‑60L

The NTSB released its probable‑cause finding into the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C., concluding that deep, systemic failures across military and civilian operations led to the crash between a regional jet and a U.S. Army UH‑60L Black Hawk that killed 67.

2026-02-01T18:13:11.076934-08:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Singapore to host world’s first airport test site for CFM/Airbus RISE open‑fan demonstrator

By FlightGlobal: Singapore is to develop the world's first airport testing ground for technologies being developed though CFM International's RISE open-rotor engine demonstrator programme, as part of an agreement with the propulsion joint venture and Airbus.

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2026-02-01T18:42:43.633890-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Singapore’s ST Engineering reveals new DrN-600 medium-lift cargo drone

By FlightGlobal: Singapore-based ST Engineering has disclosed details of its DrN-600 vertical take-off unmanned aircraft, a medium-lift platform designed for commercial cargo delivery and military logistics operations with a 100kg payload capacity.

2026-02-01T18:42:43.633870-08:00