AINonlineAmy Wilder

FSF 2025: DCA Midair Collision Underscores Rising Risk in Mixed‑Use Airspace

The Flight Safety Foundation's 2025 safety report singles out the Reagan National (DCA) midair collision as evidence that mixed‑use airspace at busy hubs is an escalating safety risk. The FSF warns concentrated operational stress—helicopters, military and commercial traffic—requires urgent procedural and technological remedies.

2026-02-24T20:26:33.911915-08:00
The InterceptNick Turse

Officials Say El Paso Airspace Closure Was Linked to Counter‑Drone Laser and FAA Miscommunication, Not a Threat

By The Intercept: Sources said the closure was connected to new counter-drone laser technology and miscommunication or misunderstanding by the FAA.

2026-02-24T20:12:17.006526-08:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

UZGA’s modified LMS-901 Baikal completes maiden test flight after landing-gear and wing tweaks

By FlightGlobal: Russian airframer UZGA has started test flights with the latest prototype LMS-901 Baikal utility aircraft, after modifications to the design. UZGA states that it has updated the main landing-gear of the aircraft and adjusted the wing pitch to "eliminate" a tendency for premature lift-off during take-off in gusting wind.

2026-02-24T00:06:28.574853-08:00