ATC   North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Reuters • David Shepardson

Washington‑area airports briefly halted after strong chemical smell at Potomac TRACON

FAA-ordered ground stops briefly halted departures and arrivals at Reagan National, Dulles, BWI and other Washington–area airports Friday evening after controllers at the Potomac TRACON reported a strong chemical odor. The FAA later lifted the ground stop; it’s the second such incident this month.

Also: The Independent and 4 more
2026-03-27T17:29:59.528919-07:00
Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Vertical Mag

Garmin GFC 600H Test on Robinson R66 NxG and Europe’s Growing Offshore Wind Helicopter Sector

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Automation is no longer optional We test fly the Garmin GFC 600H autopilot for the Robinson R66, soon to become standard equipment on the R66 NxG.

2026-03-27T17:25:09.898313-07:00
Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines   Lufthansa  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Lufthansa agrees 4.6% pay deal with Verdi for 20,000 German ground staff

By FlightGlobal: Lufthansa Group has struck a new labour deal covering more than 20,000 ground staff in Germany, accounting for almost a fifth of the group’s workforce.

2026-03-27T10:25:19.510347-07:00
Africa   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets to expand fleet and boost routes

By Air Data News: Air Algérie has ordered 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, according to a company statement cited by Algeria’s state news agency APS.

Also: Aviation Week, Aviacionline and aeromorning.com
2026-03-27T09:00:29.727452-07:00