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ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA’s Bedford defends BNATCS delays and calls for more funding

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford defended schedule slips affecting the Brand New Air Traffic Control System, while urging Congress to provide additional funding. The modernization effort’s delays and financing needs underscore the challenges of replacing critical U.S. air traffic management infrastructure.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-15T12:35:28.886152-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines is Struggling With Broken Business Class Seats On Its Brand New Airbus A321XLR Airplanes

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The most common cause of these breakdowns isn't what you'd expect — and insiders say it's probably not what's happening here.

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2026-09-15T12:35:14.572596-07:00

ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Matt Thurber

FAA Is Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs a Better Schedule

By AINonline: GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system.

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2026-09-15T13:22:12.273086-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Honeywell Aerospace eyes acquisitions amid supplier delays

By AeroTime: Honeywell Aerospace may buy smaller companies to tackle supplier problems, CEO Jim Currier said, welcoming GE’s $11.75 billion deal for engine-parts maker CPP.

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2026-09-15T13:36:22.335391-07:00

ATC NTSB ALPA Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Inaction on KDCA Midair Safety Bill

By AINonline: Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum.

Associated Press

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

Simple Flying

NTSB Rejects 33% Of FAA Responses To 2025 Washington DC Crash Safety Recommendations As “Unacceptable”

Also: Washington Post

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2026-09-15T10:50:38.692016-07:00

GA Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Curt Epstein

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

By AINonline: Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor.

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2026-09-15T11:07:53.345491-07:00

BizAv Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

By FlightGlobal: The company has also now completed assembly of the first Echelon wing structure. Honda Aircraft has delayed introduction of its HA-480 Echelon light business jet three years until 2031 but insists it is making progress developing the aircraft and bringing it to market.

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2026-09-15T11:50:08.311118-07:00

North America Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

AINonline • Amy Wilder

$1.1 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants To Fund Upgrades across U.S.

By AINonline: Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states.

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2026-09-15T10:06:18.483264-07:00

FAA’s Bedford defends BNATCS delays and calls for more funding

American Airlines is Struggling With Broken Business Class Seats On Its Brand New Airbus A321XLR Airplanes

FAA Is Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs a Better Schedule

Honeywell Aerospace eyes acquisitions amid supplier delays

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Inaction on KDCA Midair Safety Bill

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

NTSB Rejects 33% Of FAA Responses To 2025 Washington DC Crash Safety Recommendations As “Unacceptable”

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

$1.1 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants To Fund Upgrades across U.S.

Honeywell Aerospace eyes acquisitions amid supplier delays

FAA Is Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs a Better Schedule

American Airlines is Struggling With Broken Business Class Seats On Its Brand New Airbus A321XLR Airplanes

FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

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