Flying MagazineJack Daleo

USDOT to fund ~$750M-plus replacement of eight U.S. air traffic control towers and TRACONs

The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will invest more than $750 million to replace eight air traffic control towers and TRACON facilities, as part of an effort to build new ATC infrastructure and upgrade or replace aging sites. The program is reported as exceeding $800 million in total investment.

2026-05-15T10:10:38.044783-07:00
AeroTimeStephen Pope

Amid turnaround effort, Air India posts $2.8B annual loss

By AeroTime: Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss as Tata Group continues a major turnaround built around fleet renewal and modernization.

Also: Aviation Week, CNA and Fortune
2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Il-114-300 flown close to North Pole to test Arctic navigation capabilities

By FlightGlobal: Flights from high-latitude archipelagos intended to expand operating conditions after certification. United Aircraft has flown its Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop in the Arctic region to test navigation capabilities and secure extended operating conditions during certification.

2026-05-15T11:10:23.484741-07:00