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The Air Current • Will Guisbond

FAA Radar Fix for Newark Delays Months Away

The FAA acknowledged awareness of potential radar issues before the recent Newark disruptions. Implementation of a permanent solution is projected to take several months, raising concerns about interim operational reliability in a critical airspace.

2024-09-06T16:32:11.491175-07:00

The Air Current

NASA Confirms eVTOL Shuttles Need No New ATM Systems

2024-09-04T21:44:14.105818-07:00

Flying Magazine

FCC Sets New Rules Enhancing Drone Operations with 5-GHz Spectrum Access

2024-09-05T13:51:48.158472-07:00

Wall Street Journal

FAA Diverts Oversight to Philly to Address NY Air Traffic Delays

2024-08-30T02:38:10.050525-07:00

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The Air Current

FAA Radar Fix for Newark Delays Months Away The FAA acknowledged awareness of potential radar issues before the recent Newark disruptions. Implementation of a permanent solution is projected to take several months, raising concerns about interim operational reliability in a critical airspace.

2024-09-06T16:32:11.491175-07:00

FAA Radar Fix for Newark Delays Months Away

Flying Magazine

FCC Sets New Rules Enhancing Drone Operations with 5-GHz Spectrum Access The FCC's recent decision permits drones to utilize the 5-GHz spectrum, facilitating the integration of UAS into the national airspace. This move aims to bolster operational safety and expand usage capabilities, marking a significant advancement in drone infrastructure and regulation.

2024-09-05T13:51:48.158472-07:00

FCC Sets New Rules Enhancing Drone Operations with 5-GHz Spectrum Access

The Air Current

NASA Confirms eVTOL Shuttles Need No New ATM Systems Simulations by NASA indicate that urban air mobility vehicles, including eVTOL airport shuttles, can operate effectively with existing air traffic management systems, eliminating the need for novel constructs. This finding could accelerate the integration of eVTOLs into urban transportation frameworks.

2024-09-04T21:44:14.105818-07:00

NASA Confirms eVTOL Shuttles Need No New ATM Systems

Wall Street Journal

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FAA Diverts Oversight to Philly to Address NY Air Traffic Delays Amidst a shortage of air-traffic controllers, the FAA is experimenting with shifting some of its control responsibilities to Philadelphia to alleviate congestion in New York's airspace during the upcoming holiday weekend.

2024-08-30T02:38:10.050525-07:00

FAA Diverts Oversight to Philly to Address NY Air Traffic Delays

Air & Space Forces Mag

Recon Airmen Facilitate C2 in Massive Western US Exercise Recon Airmen provided crucial command and control (C2) functions for fighter and transport aircraft during a large-scale exercise spanning the western United States, enhancing operational readiness and interoperability across air forces.

2024-08-28T15:32:09.172618-07:00

Recon Airmen Facilitate C2 in Massive Western US Exercise

The Air Current

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Newark Airspace Relocation Aims to Resolve NY ATC Challenges Following the completion of the Newark airspace relocation, there are efforts to address long-standing air traffic control issues in New York City's congested skies. Industry experts are evaluating whether these changes will lead to improved efficiency and reduced delays in one of the U.S.'s busiest airspaces.

2024-08-28T12:32:31.899285-07:00

Newark Airspace Relocation Aims to Resolve NY ATC Challenges

Wall Street Journal

Cyberattack Causes Extended Delays at Seattle-Tacoma Airport A cyberattack has severely disrupted operations at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, causing widespread delays for airlines using shared technology platforms maintained by the Port of Seattle. Baggage handling and flight schedules have been significantly affected, with ongoing issues persisting five days post-attack detection.

2024-08-28T11:21:32.770715-07:00

Cyberattack Causes Extended Delays at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

The War Zone

Flight Test Photographers Boost Weaponry Development at Edwards AFB Photographers at Edwards AFB are crucial to advancing the Air Force's weaponry, capturing critical imagery during flight tests. These images play an essential role in evaluating and refining cutting-edge technologies for military applications.

2024-08-26T09:56:38.189121-07:00

Flight Test Photographers Boost Weaponry Development at Edwards AFB

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