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FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA $7B radio-altimeter retrofit mandate: US cellular carriers to fund operator modifications via rebates

Reporting details a programme to reimburse US operators for the cost of modifying radio altimeters to comply with an FAA rule designed to prevent harmful interference from 5G cellular signals. The measure is backed by cellular providers, which will cover modifications through substantial rebates.

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

2026-07-30T10:47:49.630040-07:00
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Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

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

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A British Airways pilot is reportedly on paid sick leave after he had to take the highly unusual step of intervening after a packed Airbus A320 plane went into a stall over Central London, due to a failure of one of the on-board systems.

2026-07-30T10:04:56.625466-07:00