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What to watch as NTSB finalizes probable cause for D.C. midair collision

The NTSB Board is convening to determine the probable cause of the midair collision near Washington, D.C. Investigators say the precise wording of the probable‑cause statement is pivotal — it will frame the agency's findings and shape the scope of safety recommendations and follow‑on regulatory or legislative responses.

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

GE Aerospace completes ground tests of turbine-based hybrid-electric prototype; exceeds NASA power-transfer benchmarks

By FlightGlobal: GE Aerospace has completed initial ground testing of a turbine-based hybrid-electric propulsion system at its Ohio facility, demonstrating power transfer capabilities that exceeded NASA technical benchmarks for potential deployment on future narrowbody aircraft in the 2030s.

2026-01-26T13:54:44.631447-08:00