The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

NTSB releases final report on Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision, issues 33 safety recommendations

The NTSB published its final report on the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C., between a U.S. Army UH‑60L Black Hawk and an American Eagle CRJ700, issuing 33 safety recommendations. Investigators cited airspace design failures, controller saturation and technological limitations as probable causes.

2026-02-17T11:57:49.824327-08:00
Boeing

Air Astana Finalizes Order For Up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

By Boeing: SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2026 — Boeing and Air Astana JSC announced today the Kazakhstan flag carrier has finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner jets to grow and modernize its Boeing widebody...

2026-02-17T09:34:40.912442-08:00
Reuters

Lithuania's Vilnius airport resumes operations after suspected balloons force traffic restrictions

By Reuters: Lithuania's Vilnius airport has resumed operations after a short closure due to weather balloons from Belarus entering its airspace on Tuesday night, airport operator said.

2026-02-17T11:55:57.675701-08:00