Aviation TodayJohn Persinos

U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values

The federal government will replace more than 600 aging air-traffic-control radar systems across the United States, triggering a multibillion-dollar procurement wave that will boost avionics retrofit demand, shift supplier and MRO workloads, and influence aircraft residual values for types needing upgrades.

2026-01-22T14:34:56.004736-08:00
avweb.comMatt Ryan

NTSB: Flight Paramedic Took Controls of Air Medical Helicopter After Pilot Incapacitation Before Fatal Crash

By avweb.com: Preliminary report details dramatic moments aboard Tennessee air medical helicopter when flight paramedic took controls before fatal crash.

2026-01-22T08:25:34.497029-08:00
AirInsightPablo Diaz

Copa Airlines to Offer Fleet-wide Wi‑Fi from October 2026, Ending Regional Connectivity Gap

By AirInsight: Copa Airlines announced it will offer onboard Wi-Fi service starting in October 2026. The decision, confirmed through the company's official channels, represents a major shift in the product strategy maintained over the last decade, during which it remained the only major continental carrier in the region without passenger connectivity.

2026-01-22T12:15:48.194628-08:00