ATC   Helicopter   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

The U.S. Coast Guard says FAA changes aimed at improving safety in congested Washington, D.C., airspace are having the opposite effect for rotorcraft, increasing risk of helicopter collisions. The dispute underscores unresolved disagreement over what specific mitigations best prevent midair encounters in complex metro airspace.

2026-06-24T12:08:00.130323-07:00
Africa   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigeria's Air Peace secures Brazil rights

By ch-aviation: Air Peace (P4, Lagos) has secured regulatory approval from Brazil to operate scheduled passenger, cargo, and mail services, clearing the way for the Nigerian carrier to launch direct flights between the two countries as it accelerates its international expansion.

2026-06-24T10:27:24.523799-07:00
MRO   Aerial Firefighting   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Neptune takes delivery of first Airbus for waterbomber modification

By FlightGlobal: A319 arrives for 18-month conversion project ahead of service entry with US operator for 2028 firefighting season Neptune Aviation has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first Airbus to be configured for aerial firefighting.

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2026-06-24T07:55:07.820126-07:00