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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA to replace four legacy air traffic control systems at 435 facilities by 2028

The FAA has begun deploying its Enterprise Information Display System to replace aging equipment, including systems that still rely on floppy disks for weather and other critical information. The agency plans to install the new displays at 435 facilities by the end of 2028.

aviationnews.eu • Jeroen Vogelaar

Out with the Floppy Disks: FAA Begins Massive Air Traffic Control System Upgrade

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2026-11-05T14:04:28.004067-08:00

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The Air Current • Elan Head

Beta and Joby bullish on prospects for commercial operations under eIPP

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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2026-11-05T13:15:37.392083-08:00

BizAv NTSB Accident

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida crash site

By AeroTime: Investigators found three pieces of a Learjet 60’s left elevator between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the crash site in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Also: CNN

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2026-11-05T11:34:32.320618-08:00

Supply Chain Europe M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo’s plan for aerostructures joint-venture slowed by ‘geopolitical’ headwinds

By FlightGlobal: Italian aerospace giant continues talks with prospective partner but is also developing 'standalone' approach.

1 Source

2026-11-05T14:04:54.427122-08:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US’s Wright Air selected for EAS ops to Lake Minchumina, AK

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:05:19.133864-08:00

BizAv Workforce & Skills Development

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Axis Jet Gains FAA Approval for Part 135 Pilot Development Program

By Flying Magazine: Northern California operator Axis Jet introduces structured pathway for commercial pilots to advance aviation careers.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:04:42.084369-08:00

BizAv Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

AINonline • Charles Alcock

Jet Aviation Upgrades Amsterdam Schiphol Airport FBO

By AINonline: More lounge, office, and storage space now available in General Aviation Terminal.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:04:55.610531-08:00

BizAv Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to Iran

By AeroTime: US prosecutors want to keep a Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized in Alaska after the jet spent six days in Tehran without US approval.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:34:30.243465-08:00

FAA to replace four legacy air traffic control systems at 435 facilities by 2028

Out with the Floppy Disks: FAA Begins Massive Air Traffic Control System Upgrade

Beta and Joby bullish on prospects for commercial operations under eIPP

Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida crash site

Leonardo’s plan for aerostructures joint-venture slowed by ‘geopolitical’ headwinds

US’s Wright Air selected for EAS ops to Lake Minchumina, AK

Axis Jet Gains FAA Approval for Part 135 Pilot Development Program

Jet Aviation Upgrades Amsterdam Schiphol Airport FBO

US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to Iran

US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

Leonardo’s plan for aerostructures joint-venture slowed by ‘geopolitical’ headwinds

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Beta and Joby bullish on prospects for commercial operations under eIPP

US’s Wright Air selected for EAS ops to Lake Minchumina, AK

US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to Iran

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