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Southwest 737 Aborts Taxiway Takeoff at Orlando

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 mistakenly commenced its takeoff on a taxiway at Orlando International Airport before reaching 70 knots on March 20. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that air traffic control averted a potential incident by canceling the takeoff clearance.

2025-03-20T13:15:08.448088-07:00

Reuters

Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA Amidst Safety Concerns

2025-03-17T15:07:43.509791-07:00

FlightGlobal

Uganda Airlines Launches Entebbe-London Route with A330-800neo

2025-03-20T04:32:30.521009-07:00

Reuters

NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision

2025-03-11T11:23:06.167401-07:00

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Flying Magazine

US ATC Modernization Ambitions Could Emerge Within Three Years Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy aims to revamp the aging and understaffed US air traffic control system. Announced plans could elevate the US ATC infrastructure to become a global benchmark in technology and efficiency.

2025-03-25T12:55:53.383049-07:00

US ATC Modernization Ambitions Could Emerge Within Three Years

Aviation Source

FAA 'Supercharged' Process Referred 8,320 for Controller Aptitude Exam The FAA has accelerated its air traffic controller recruitment by referring over 8,320 candidates for the aptitude exam. This initiative aims to address staffing shortages and enhance operational efficiency within the aviation sector.

2025-03-23T18:38:35.313820-07:00

FAA 'Supercharged' Process Referred 8,320 for Controller Aptitude Exam

Reuters

FAA Resumes Pilot Safety Messaging After Data Outage The FAA's critical system for delivering safety messages to pilots encountered an outage, halting operations for several hours. The agency and airlines confirmed the system's resumption, stressing the importance of reliable communication for aviation safety.

2025-03-22T17:11:40.898816-07:00

FAA Resumes Pilot Safety Messaging After Data Outage

Reuters

US DOT to Announce Air Traffic Control System Upgrade Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will present a plan next week addressing the upgrades required for the United States' outdated and understaffed air traffic control infrastructure. This initiative is expected to modernize operations and improve aviation safety and efficiency across the nation.

2025-03-21T15:55:05.709302-07:00

US DOT to Announce Air Traffic Control System Upgrade

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Southwest 737 Aborts Taxiway Takeoff at Orlando A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 mistakenly commenced its takeoff on a taxiway at Orlando International Airport before reaching 70 knots on March 20. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that air traffic control averted a potential incident by canceling the takeoff clearance.

2025-03-20T13:15:08.448088-07:00

Southwest 737 Aborts Taxiway Takeoff at Orlando

Aviation Today

Europe's ATC System Risks 2025 Disruptions Europe's fragmented air traffic control system may face disruptions in 2025, potentially impacting efficiency and causing delays. The situation arises from longstanding issues within the system that contrast with the unified U.S. approach.

2025-03-20T11:51:42.485335-07:00

Europe's ATC System Risks 2025 Disruptions

FlightGlobal

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Uganda Airlines Launches Entebbe-London Route with A330-800neo Starting May 18, 2025, Uganda Airlines will operate four weekly direct flights using Airbus A330-800neo between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. This marks the airline's entry into European services and re-establishes a direct air link with the UK after a decade.

2025-03-20T04:32:30.521009-07:00

Uganda Airlines Launches Entebbe-London Route with A330-800neo

The Air Current

FAA Acting Administrator Rocheleau Prefers Low-Profile Leadership Chris Rocheleau, the acting FAA administrator since January, shares insights on his leadership approach during a rare interview with The Air Current, emphasizing his preference for staying away from the public eye. His tenure focuses on internal development and administrative coherence.

2025-03-19T18:31:33.123074-07:00

FAA Acting Administrator Rocheleau Prefers Low-Profile Leadership

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