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AINonline • Matt Thurber

RTX Collins’ Tower MicroELITE wins FAA approval, enters service at San Bernardino

RTX Collins’ Tower MicroELITE display system combines ADS-B and radar data for contract and private air traffic control towers. Following FAA approval of its airborne position-reference tool, the system has been installed at San Bernardino International Airport, marking its first deployment.

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2026-10-20T05:04:54.582427-07:00

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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh, Shivansh Tiwary

GE Aerospace raises profit forecast as engine maintenance demand defies fuel shock

By Reuters: GE Aerospace on Tuesday raised ‌its 2026 profit forecast for the second time this year, as demand for aircraft engine repairs and spare parts remained strong despite surging fuel costs that have squeezed airline profits.

AINonline

P&W Expects Changes to Deliver GTF Advantage Engine’s Durability Gains

Bloomberg

GE Aerospace Raises Outlook as Air Travel Shrugs Off Fuel Cost

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2026-10-20T04:04:31.736925-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Brazil's Rotorfly Táxi Aéreo adds Hawker 400XP for charter

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2026-10-20T04:55:20.972098-07:00

Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Washington Post • Joel Achenbach

A 250-foot obstacle is the last thing Reagan National Airport needs

By Washington Post: Compounding risk is how disasters happen.

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2026-10-20T05:04:32.373814-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Upgraded Collins Radio Altimeters Meet FAA 5G Standards

By AINonline: Service centers to offer 5G interference-tolerant upgrades in 2027.

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2026-10-20T05:04:54.267247-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

ArincDirect Opens API To Allow Enterprise Connections to Flight Planning Information

By AINonline: Collins Aerospace is making it easier and more efficient for flight operations to access data.

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2026-10-20T05:04:54.604857-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Ecocopter Press Release

Ecocopter helps protect Chilean wine production from frost

By Vertical Mag: Discover how Ecocopter is transforming vineyard protection in Chile, safeguarding crops from freezing temperatures and economic loss.

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2026-10-20T05:49:03.711152-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Prodefis Press Release

Prodefis signs SaaS agreement with Redstar Aviation

By Vertical Mag: Prodefis partners with Redstar Aviation to enhance training and compliance management in air ambulance operations.

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2026-10-20T05:49:04.027746-07:00

RTX Collins’ Tower MicroELITE wins FAA approval, enters service at San Bernardino

GE Aerospace raises profit forecast as engine maintenance demand defies fuel shock

P&W Expects Changes to Deliver GTF Advantage Engine’s Durability Gains

GE Aerospace Raises Outlook as Air Travel Shrugs Off Fuel Cost

Brazil's Rotorfly Táxi Aéreo adds Hawker 400XP for charter

A 250-foot obstacle is the last thing Reagan National Airport needs

Upgraded Collins Radio Altimeters Meet FAA 5G Standards

ArincDirect Opens API To Allow Enterprise Connections to Flight Planning Information

Ecocopter helps protect Chilean wine production from frost

Prodefis signs SaaS agreement with Redstar Aviation

Ecocopter helps protect Chilean wine production from frost

Airbus H160M development accelerates towards 2028 delivery target

Prodefis signs SaaS agreement with Redstar Aviation

San Bernardino Airport Deploys Collins Tower MicroElite System

ArincDirect Opens API To Allow Enterprise Connections to Flight Planning Information

Upgraded Collins Radio Altimeters Meet FAA 5G Standards

SyberJet Revamping SJ30-2 as More Powerful SJ34 with SyberVision Avionics

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RTX Lifts Outlook on Strong Demand for Missiles and Air Travel

Ryanair Predicts Biggest Jump in Air Fares in History Next Year

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flydubai captain describes co-pilot’s axe attack and attempt to reach cockpit door

Textron and Gulfstream advance light-jet testing as SyberJet prepares SJ36 debut

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