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Associated Press • Becky Bohrer

NTSB: Bering Air Caravan Was Nearly 1,000 Pounds Overweight Before Fatal Icing Stall

The NTSB’s final report on Bering Air Flight 445 found that the commuter Caravan was operating nearly 1,000 pounds above its icing-condition weight limit before entering an aerodynamic stall. The crash killed all 10 people aboard and followed a reported history of overweight flights and inadequate oversight.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

NTSB Releases Final Report on Bering Air Crash That Killed 10

avweb.com • Matt Ryan

NTSB Cites Airspeed, Weight in Bering Air Accident

Also: The Independent, NTSB and CNN

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2026-07-30T15:07:38.664137-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA official who led response to fatal collision is stepping down

By Reuters: The official who led the Federal Aviation Administration response to the fatal January 2025 collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional passenger jet that killed 67 ‌people near Reagan Washington National Airport is stepping down next week.

1 Source

2026-07-30T14:18:30.977153-07:00

Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

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New York Times • Sopan Deb

Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset

By New York Times: A $22.5 billion redesign plan eliminates the “mobile lounges,” which were conceived as a way of making air travel more efficient. Many passengers found the opposite to be true.

Also: Simple Flying

3 Sources

2026-07-30T15:07:59.347864-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing

Bloomberg • Bob Van Voris

777 Partners Co-Founder Josh Wander Pleads Not Guilty to New Fraud Charges

By Bloomberg: Josh Wander, the 777 Partners co-founder charged with cheating lenders and investors out of almost $500 million, pleaded not guilty Thursday to new charges, including that he diverted most of a $20 million loan into his own brokerage account.

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2026-07-30T14:48:27.883883-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Canada’s Porter Airlines to retrofit DHC-8-Q400 fleet

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1 Source

2026-07-30T14:48:58.346119-07:00

Supply Chain North America M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Aviation Business News • Rob Munro

Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million

By Aviation Business News: Dublin-based lessor Avolon reported a 45% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 net income to $209 million. The firm saw lease revenue and operating cashflow rise amid persistent global aircraft supply constraints.

Also: AirInsight

2 Sources

2026-07-30T05:19:44.783856-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Who will pay for the FAA’s $7bn altimeter mandate?

By FlightGlobal: Cellular providers will fund the modifications with hefty rebates. Details have emerged about a programme to reimburse US operators for the cost of modifying radio altimeters to comply with a rule intended to prevent interference from 5G cellular signals.

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2026-07-30T11:33:03.313999-07:00

MRO M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Republic raises 2026 guidance after Mesa merger

By FlightGlobal: The US second-largest regional carrier says aircraft utilisation should increase as maintenance programmes combine. Republic Airways raised its financial outlook for 2026 as it works to incorporate rival Mesa Airlines, which it acquired last year.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-07-30T10:47:49.630040-07:00

NTSB: Bering Air Caravan Was Nearly 1,000 Pounds Overweight Before Fatal Icing Stall

NTSB Releases Final Report on Bering Air Crash That Killed 10

NTSB Cites Airspeed, Weight in Bering Air Accident

FAA official who led response to fatal collision is stepping down

Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset

777 Partners Co-Founder Josh Wander Pleads Not Guilty to New Fraud Charges

Canada’s Porter Airlines to retrofit DHC-8-Q400 fleet

Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million

Who will pay for the FAA’s $7bn altimeter mandate?

Republic raises 2026 guidance after Mesa merger

Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset

Canada’s Porter Airlines to retrofit DHC-8-Q400 fleet

777 Partners Co-Founder Josh Wander Pleads Not Guilty to New Fraud Charges

FAA official who led response to fatal collision is stepping down

Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million

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British Airways Captain On Stress Leave After First Officer Nearly Puts Packed Plane Into Stall Over Central London

Canada’s Air Transat enters $107mn loan to offset fuel price

US court approves Spirit aircraft auction process

GE touts hybrid-electric altitude breakthrough as Safran lifts outlook and Jet2 adds 54 Airbus A320neo with LEAP-1A

GE touts hybrid-electric altitude breakthrough as Safran lifts outlook and Jet2 adds 54 Airbus A320neo with LEAP-1A

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