The Air CurrentWill Guisbond

FAA leadership clash between Duffy and Bedford escalates, threatens ATC modernization

A high‑profile clash between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has intensified internal agency turmoil, jeopardizing ongoing ATC modernization and the FAA's internal restructuring. The dispute raises risks to program delivery, procurement decisions and congressional funding timelines for the overhaul.

2026-02-17T12:54:52.249151-08:00
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
The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

NTSB releases final report on Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision between Army Black Hawk and American Eagle CRJ700 near Washington, D.C.

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-guisbond-headshot-300x300.jpg) The NTSB has published its final investigative report on the Jan.

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