AINonlineAmy Wilder

FSF 2025: DCA Midair Collision Underscores Rising Risk in Mixed‑Use Airspace

The Flight Safety Foundation's 2025 safety report singles out the Reagan National (DCA) midair collision as evidence that mixed‑use airspace at busy hubs is an escalating safety risk. The FSF warns concentrated operational stress—helicopters, military and commercial traffic—requires urgent procedural and technological remedies.

2026-02-24T20:26:33.911915-08:00
The InterceptNick Turse

Officials Say El Paso Airspace Closure Was Linked to Counter‑Drone Laser and FAA Miscommunication, Not a Threat

By The Intercept: Sources said the closure was connected to new counter-drone laser technology and miscommunication or misunderstanding by the FAA.

2026-02-24T20:12:17.006526-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Pratt & Whitney to invest $200M in Columbus forging press, boosting component output 30% to support GTF and F135

By FlightGlobal: Engine manufacturer will install additional isothermal forging press at Columbus site by 2028, increasing critical component output by 30% to support commercial GTF and military F135 programmes amid persistent supply-chain constraints.

2026-02-24T16:00:49.006740-08:00