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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

NTSB chair presses Congress over stalled KDCA midair safety legislation

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy voiced concern about inaction on legislation addressing midair-collision risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, speaking at the Air Line Pilots Association’s Air Safety Forum. Her comments add pressure for action on safety measures following the airport’s recent collision concerns.

Associated Press • Josh Funk

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

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2026-09-15T10:50:38.692016-07:00

GA Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Curt Epstein

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

By AINonline: Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor.

1 Source

2026-09-15T11:07:53.345491-07:00

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Leeham News • Jennifer Meszaros

Cambodia Readies for Comac C909 Debut

By Leeham News: After the first two aircraft, the remaining firm orders include two regional jets due in 2027, three in 2028, and three in 2029.

1 Source

2026-09-15T11:06:14.932700-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

By FlightGlobal: The company has also now completed assembly of the first Echelon wing structure. Honda Aircraft has delayed introduction of its HA-480 Echelon light business jet three years until 2031 but insists it is making progress developing the aircraft and bringing it to market.

1 Source

2026-09-15T11:50:08.311118-07:00

North America Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

AINonline • Amy Wilder

$1.1 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants To Fund Upgrades across U.S.

By AINonline: Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states.

1 Source

2026-09-15T10:06:18.483264-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

U.S. Airlines Signal Industry Health Despite Rising Passenger Fares

By AirInsight: US Ailrines indicate the industry remains healthy overall, but travelers face higher costs. Shared optimism hides rising fares for passengers.

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2026-09-15T06:20:08.975246-07:00

Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Sydney Airport rolls out 50 electric buses in push toward net zero by 2030

By AeroTime: Sydney Airport has rolled out 50 electric buses to replace diesel vehicles, marking a step toward its net zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

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2026-09-15T06:52:17.511861-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Breeze Retires Its Last Embraer E190 in the United States

By AirInsight: Embraer wraps up the E-190 era in the US as Breeze retires its last E-190, while the E2 signals new potential for Embraer.

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2026-09-15T09:50:10.113250-07:00

NTSB chair presses Congress over stalled KDCA midair safety legislation

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

Cambodia Readies for Comac C909 Debut

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

$1.1 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants To Fund Upgrades across U.S.

U.S. Airlines Signal Industry Health Despite Rising Passenger Fares

Sydney Airport rolls out 50 electric buses in push toward net zero by 2030

Breeze Retires Its Last Embraer E190 in the United States

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

Cambodia Readies for Comac C909 Debut

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Inaction on KDCA Midair Safety Bill

$1.1 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants To Fund Upgrades across U.S.

U.S. Airlines Signal Industry Health Despite Rising Passenger Fares

Honeywell Aero CEO calls planned GE Aerospace-CPP deal positive for industry

Electra Signs Airframe Agreement to Bring Hybrid EL9 From Design to Reality

New connected seatback platform launched by Axinom and Rosen Aviation

Brazil's GOL takes first A330-900N

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Amazon pauses 21 Air operations after fatal Miami 767 freighter overrun killed five

Etihad to add four-suite First Class cabin to Airbus A330neo fleet from 2027

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