AINonlineKerry Lynch

FAA mandates radio altimeter upgrades for Part 135/91K operators

The FAA issued a mandate requiring upgrades to aircraft radio altimeters, covering most aircraft operated under Part 135 and 91K, and some operations under Part 91. The directive impacts how affected operators maintain compliance ahead of continued commercial and private operations.

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2026-07-28T11:02:03.905194-07:00
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Saudia inks expanded codeshare pact with SkyTeam partners ahead of Delta’s new Atlanta-Riyadh service

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American Airlines seeks to close profit gap; widebody order

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2026-07-28T06:49:12.481293-07:00