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Watchdog: Safety Oversight and ATC Modernization Are Top Challenges Facing the FAA

A federal watchdog says safety oversight and air-traffic control modernization are the FAA's top challenges, finding safety was a common problem across transportation modes. The report warns these gaps complicate modernization efforts and oversight responsibilities, raising urgency around funding, staffing and program delivery.

2026-01-08T11:19:05.748527-08:00

FlightGlobal

Russia approves revised flight-safety programme with performance indicators and proactive risk management

2026-01-08T01:08:26.302449-08:00

FlightGlobal

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost

2026-01-07T13:41:02.209758-08:00

Reuters

FAA awards ~$780M to Indra and RTX to replace 612 legacy air‑traffic radars

2026-01-05T14:45:03.283207-08:00

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AINonline

Watchdog: Safety Oversight and ATC Modernization Are Top Challenges Facing the FAA A federal watchdog says safety oversight and air-traffic control modernization are the FAA's top challenges, finding safety was a common problem across transportation modes. The report warns these gaps complicate modernization efforts and oversight responsibilities, raising urgency around funding, staffing and program delivery.

2026-01-08T11:19:05.748527-08:00

Watchdog: Safety Oversight and ATC Modernization Are Top Challenges Facing the FAA

FlightGlobal

Russia approves revised flight-safety programme with performance indicators and proactive risk management Russia approved a revised national flight‑safety programme by government order on 23 December, replacing a state framework from May 2008 and introducing explicit performance indicators plus a proactive, risk‑based approach that directs regulators and operators to adopt measurable targets and early‑warning risk controls.

2026-01-08T01:08:26.302449-08:00

Russia approves revised flight-safety programme with performance indicators and proactive risk management

Australian Aviation

How a ‘smart’ air‑traffic management fix could cut delays at Australian airports A 'smart' air‑traffic management fix could cut delays at Australian airports, according to Australia’s leading aviation news source. The proposal aims to smooth traffic flows and improve punctuality across the national network, offering an operational alternative to large‑scale infrastructure projects.

2026-01-07T22:45:34.528167-08:00

How a ‘smart’ air‑traffic management fix could cut delays at Australian airports

FlightGlobal

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FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost The FAA has proposed a rule to protect radio altimeters from interference by expanded 5G wireless networks, requiring US operators to replace or upgrade about 58,600 units across fleets. The move would impose a minimum industry bill of $4.5 billion for equipment and retrofits.

2026-01-07T13:41:02.209758-08:00

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost

AINonline

Inside Garmin’s hangars: avionics retrofits and an FAA DataComm demo point to practical ways to modernize legacy aircraft A tour of Garmin’s hangars explains how the company designs integrated avionics packages and retrofit workflows that modernize legacy cockpits. It also outlines an FAA DataComm demonstration showing how upgraded avionics can integrate with ATC systems to deliver improved operational capability and sustainment for older aircraft.

2026-01-07T08:05:43.515490-08:00

Inside Garmin’s hangars: avionics retrofits and an FAA DataComm demo point to practical ways to modernize legacy aircraft

Associated Press

FAA NOTAM warned of slackline across Arizona mountains before helicopter struck line, killing four The FAA issued a NOTAM alerting pilots that a slackline would be stretched across a mountainous area near Telegraph Canyon, Arizona. A helicopter later collided with the line, killing the pilot and three family members during a pre-wedding flight with his nieces aboard.

2026-01-05T19:18:16.917632-08:00

FAA NOTAM warned of slackline across Arizona mountains before helicopter struck line, killing four

FlightGlobal

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FAA proposes radio‑altimeter retrofit; U.S. carriers and private operators face $4.5bn bill ahead of upper C‑band 5G rollout The FAA proposed a rule requiring U.S. carriers and private aircraft operators to retrofit radio altimeters to next‑generation standards ahead of planned upper C‑band spectrum sales and 5G activation, estimating a $4.49bn industry bill to ensure altimeters function reliably between 2029 and 2032.

2026-01-05T18:59:05.399347-08:00

FAA proposes radio‑altimeter retrofit; U.S. carriers and private operators face $4.5bn bill ahead of upper C‑band 5G rollout

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Growlers, RC-135s, RQ-170 and F-22s supported Jan. 3 strike that disabled Venezuelan air defenses US Navy EA-18G Growlers helped disable Venezuelan air defenses during the Jan. 3 US strike, with F-22 fighters also employed and later withdrawn. In the aftermath the USAF has sustained RC-135 reconnaissance flights near Venezuela, and videos purport to show an RQ-170 Sentinel returning to Puerto Rico.

2026-01-05T18:57:51.443018-08:00

US Growlers, RC-135s, RQ-170 and F-22s supported Jan. 3 strike that disabled Venezuelan air defenses

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Watchdog: Safety Oversight and ATC Modernization Are Top Challenges Facing the FAA

Russia approves revised flight-safety programme with performance indicators and proactive risk management

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost

FAA awards ~$780M to Indra and RTX to replace 612 legacy air‑traffic radars

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