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ATC AI Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

FAA’s $875 Million AI Plan to Reduce Flight Delays and Cancellations Will Start in Washington, D.C.

The FAA plans to deploy new software using artificial intelligence to address air-traffic problems and reduce flight delays and cancellations. The initial rollout will focus on the Washington, D.C., area before any broader implementation.

Also: Reuters

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2026-09-17T10:35:43.835702-07:00

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Reuters

GE Aerospace confident GE9X mid-seal issue will not delay Boeing 777X entry into service

By Reuters: GE Aerospace Chief Financial Officer Rahul Ghai said on Thursday he was confident a durability issue with the ‌GE9X engine's mid-seal would not hold up the planned entry into service next year of the Boeing 777X aircraft.

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2026-09-17T09:50:10.738132-07:00

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Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

Booking migration and flight number transition begins ahead of Korean Air & Asiana integration

By Inflight Online: Korean Air is marking a key operational step for the Korean Air & Asiana integration ahead of the integrated airline’s official launch.

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2026-09-17T10:50:01.742462-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Charter Broker ONEflight Pauses Sales Activity Amid Financial Troubles

By AINonline: Jet card buyers might not have any recompense for their investments.

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2026-09-17T11:06:14.263511-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helicopter Sales Activity Climbs Compared to Last Year

By AINonline: Pricing on heavy twins reached a five-year high in the first half.

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2026-09-17T11:21:18.302088-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

ZIM Aircraft Seating prepares for next phase of growth

By Runway Girl: Specializing in premium economy and economy seating, ZIM Aircraft Seating is looking to double its assembly line capacity to meet demand.

1 Source

2026-09-17T11:35:08.923138-07:00

China ATC Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

Reuters

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

By Reuters: China is establishing a vast airspace security zone roughly the size of Italy around Beijing, barring all but commercial, approved business and emergency flights, months after a small aircraft crashed into the capital's tallest building.

Also: Daily Sabah and Economic Times

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2026-09-17T09:21:24.038472-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency Safety Management System

By AINonline: Order follows creation of Aviation Safety Management Office earlier this year.

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2026-09-17T09:36:29.118634-07:00

FAA’s $875 Million AI Plan to Reduce Flight Delays and Cancellations Will Start in Washington, D.C.

GE Aerospace confident GE9X mid-seal issue will not delay Boeing 777X entry into service

Booking migration and flight number transition begins ahead of Korean Air & Asiana integration

Charter Broker ONEflight Pauses Sales Activity Amid Financial Troubles

Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helicopter Sales Activity Climbs Compared to Last Year

ZIM Aircraft Seating prepares for next phase of growth

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency Safety Management System

ZIM Aircraft Seating prepares for next phase of growth

Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helicopter Sales Activity Climbs Compared to Last Year

Charter Broker ONEflight Pauses Sales Activity Amid Financial Troubles

Booking migration and flight number transition begins ahead of Korean Air & Asiana integration

The FAA’s $875 Million Plan to Use AI to Ease Air-Traffic Woes

As White House pushes for a stronger yen, U.S. carriers ride travel wave to Japan

As White House pushes for a stronger yen, U.S. carriers ride travel wave to Japan

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