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NTSB

NTSB pins Potomac midair collision on systemic FAA and Army failures; urges airspace, ATC and collision-avoidance reforms

The NTSB found systemic failures in FAA airspace design, oversight and Army risk management in last year's Potomac midair collision. It recommends redesigning helicopter routes, changing ATC procedures, improving safety-management and data sharing, and lowering the altitude threshold that inhibits collision-avoidance alerts.

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2026-01-28T10:01:23.637200-08:00
Europe   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Aer Lingus to Close Manchester Long‑Haul Base in April 2026, Cutting 200 Jobs After Cabin Crew Pay Dispute

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Aer Lingus will close its Manchester long-haul base in April 2026, resulting in 200 job losses amid a pay dispute.

2026-01-29T00:30:58.684996-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Leeham News • Bjorn Fehrm

Rolls‑Royce 2026 outlook: back in large engines — can it re‑enter the single‑aisle market?

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Bjorn Fehrm January 29, 2026, © Leeham News: Rolls-Royce has posted a string of increasing profits over the last few years after a tough period that started in 2017, when its Trent 1000 engines on..

2026-01-29T00:12:02.173387-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
Reuters • Padraic Halpin, Tim Hepher

Aircraft lessor ACG seeks further growth to cement top‑10 position after large Boeing order

By Reuters: Aviation Capital Group (ACG) plans to keep expanding after a recent large Boeing order, believing it is "critically important" to stay among the world's top 10 aircraft lessors as the industry consolidates, its chief executive said.

2026-01-29T01:01:08.412388-08:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   easyJet  
Reuters

EasyJet says summer bookings on the rise after posting wider quarterly loss

By Reuters: British budget airline easyJet said summer bookings were building strongly, even as it reported a wider first-quarter loss on Thursday, hit by expansion costs and soft winter pricing.

2026-01-28T23:27:24.351736-08:00