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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA and FBI deploy counter‑UAS enforcement for Super Bowl LX airspace; fines, suspensions and neutralization authority in place

The FAA and FBI have deployed continuous counter‑UAS surveillance and enforcement in Super Bowl LX airspace over Santa Clara, employing detection, tracking and authority to neutralize unauthorized drones. The FAA has stepped up fines, suspensions and certificate revocations in 2025 — penalties reaching up to $36,770 — to deter violators.

Also: ANI News Agency and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-02-06T13:28:55.027089-08:00
MRO   Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus  
Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Security footage suggests maintenance error — pitch-change rod jammed before Omni H160 ditching

By Vertical Mag: Investigators are taking a closer look at maintenance work completed on the Omni H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil last month, after security camera footage appeared to show a pitch change rod becoming jammed in the cowling as a technician turned the blades during a service.

Also: Aviation Week and aeroxplorer.com
2026-02-06T10:23:56.826009-08:00