FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
The FAA has proposed a rule to protect radio altimeters from interference by expanded 5G wireless networks, requiring US operators to replace or upgrade about 58,600 units across fleets. The move would impose a minimum industry bill of $4.5 billion for equipment and retrofits.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 78 commercial aircraft over the course of last year, edging into the lower end of its forecast.
By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Travel booking processes to be bundled and simplified through introduction of an order IDConsolidation of all relevant travel information allows for simplified booking and more efficient support in the event of flight schedule irregularities or changes.
The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
By The Air Current: Final powered-lift safety continuum document now expected in mid-2026.
The Guardian
• Damian Carrington
By The Guardian: Exclusive: Getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using efficient aircraft could slash CO2, analysis suggests.
dassault-aviation.com
• News Release
By dassault-aviation.com: Deliveries, order intakes, backlog in number of new aircraft, and net sales guidance (unaudited figures) © Dassault Aviation.
Aviation Week
• David Casey
By Aviation Week: U.S. airlines have formally asked the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to intervene in a long-running dispute over passenger limits at Dublin Airport.
AINonline
• Gordon Gilbert
By AINonline: 143 people were killed in 35 business aircraft accidents last year.
