ATC   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA issues NOTAMs warning of military activity and GPS interference over Mexico, Central and South America

On Jan. 16, 2026 the FAA issued NOTAMs urging airlines to exercise caution — and where possible alter or avoid — flights over Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and parts of Central and South America, citing uncoordinated military activity and reports of GPS interference that could degrade navigation systems and flight safety.

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Aviation Week • Michael Bruno

TransDigm to Buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B, Accelerating PMA Market Consolidation

By Aviation Week: TransDigm Group will buy proprietary aftermarket part providers Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation from private equity owner Vance Street Capital.

Also: Wall Street Journal and Seeking Alpha
2026-01-16T10:51:33.250028-08:00
Routes   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airlines  
Business Wire

STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop — its first U.S. Southwest route

By Business Wire: Bridging Desert and Ocean: STARLUX Airlines Links the U.S. Southwest to Asia with New Phoenix-Taipei Route.

Also: World Airline News, thebulkheadseat.com and airlinergs.com
2026-01-15T23:55:22.313728-08:00
Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Aviation Week • Helen Massy-Beresford

EASA Issues CZIB Urging Airlines to Avoid Iranian Airspace

By Aviation Week: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin warning airlines should avoid Iranian airspace.

Also: The Independent and Jerusalem Post
2026-01-16T09:54:35.625643-08:00
North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
The Hill • Gio Battaglia

American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway after deicing at Rochester; 90 passengers uninjured

By The Hill: American Airlines said Flight 3057 partially left the paved surface of the taxiway after completing deicing procedures amid snow and freezing temperatures.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-01-16T10:43:49.265445-08:00