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Spanish investigators probe evasive action by head-on A321XLR and 787-9 near Western Sahara

Spanish aviation authorities are investigating an incident in which a Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A321XLR took evasive action while traveling head-on on the same bidirectional airway at the same cruise altitude in the Canary Islands/Western Sahara airspace. Investigators are assessing separation, coordination, and the circumstances leading to the near conflict.

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2026-07-18T01:58:20.696418-07:00

Reuters

FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double

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2026-07-17T08:29:42.314645-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

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2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

TCAS RAs avert potential mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over Atlantic

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2026-07-17T02:17:18.997856-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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Spanish investigators probe evasive action by head-on A321XLR and 787-9 near Western Sahara Spanish aviation authorities are investigating an incident in which a Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A321XLR took evasive action while traveling head-on on the same bidirectional airway at the same cruise altitude in the Canary Islands/Western Sahara airspace. Investigators are assessing separation, coordination, and the circumstances leading to the near conflict.

2026-07-18T01:58:20.696418-07:00

Spanish investigators probe evasive action by head-on A321XLR and 787-9 near Western Sahara

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Honeywell targets GNSS-jam resilience with alternative navigation for aviation Honeywell Aerospace is betting on non-GNSS navigation to maintain aircraft situational awareness during GNSS jamming, emphasizing performance during drone demonstration activities designed to test robustness. The approach focuses on resilience when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable.

2026-07-18T01:16:26.367950-07:00

Honeywell targets GNSS-jam resilience with alternative navigation for aviation

Reuters

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FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double The FAA says it needs an additional $10 billion from Congress to reform the U.S. air traffic control system, which the agency describes as antiquated. The request is framed around policymakers’ expectation that air traffic will double over the next two decades and the need for a faster modernization timetable.

2026-07-17T08:29:42.314645-07:00

FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double

Flying Magazine

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford discussed the agency’s “next act” priorities for air traffic control modernization, including progress toward MOSAIC. He also highlighted hot-button operational and regulatory issues affecting general aviation as the FAA seeks to improve capacity, performance, and integration across the NAS.

2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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TCAS RAs avert potential mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over Atlantic An Iberia Airbus A321XLR (EC-OLE) and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 (EC-ODH) received TCAS Resolution Advisories during an over-Atlantic encounter at FL360, triggering immediate evasive action. The event underscores how TCAS dynamics can rapidly drive loss-of-separation recovery during high-altitude crossings.

2026-07-17T02:17:18.997856-07:00

TCAS RAs avert potential mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over Atlantic

FlightGlobal

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Inquiry urges clarity over access to Ascension after multiple E190 go-arounds at St Helena

2026-07-17T01:58:53.098865-07:00

Inquiry urges clarity over acc

Vertical Mag

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Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations A year-long Chippewa County Drone Project, in partnership with ANRA Technologies, culminated in successful commercial demonstrations of FAA-approved Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM). The effort also proved integrated airspace awareness and near-border drone operations, alongside digital Counter-UAS (C-UAS) services supporting activity along the U.S.-Canada border.

2026-07-16T05:46:21.547605-07:00

Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations

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Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption Swiss (LX, Zurich) is assessing whether to seek damages from air navigation service provider Skyguide following an IT failure that disrupted flight operations on June 21, 2026. The review follows a recent European Court of Justice ruling that reframes liability in such incidents.

2026-07-16T00:16:56.285722-07:00

Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption

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