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FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision

Following the NTSB's urgent recommendations, the FAA has implemented a permanent ban on non-essential helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The closure addresses safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal midair collision involving 67 fatalities.

2025-03-14T09:09:37.753984-07:00

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NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision

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

eVTOL Insights

Archer Partners with Palantir for AI-Driven Aviation Software

2025-03-13T05:36:13.622677-07:00

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Beechcraft Bonanza Crash Near Lancaster Injures Five

2025-03-09T14:38:55.431947-07:00

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FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision Following the NTSB's urgent recommendations, the FAA has implemented a permanent ban on non-essential helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The closure addresses safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal midair collision involving 67 fatalities.

2025-03-14T09:09:37.753984-07:00

FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision

Aviation Week

USAF Evaluates ALQ-167 Angry Kitten for C-130 and A-10 The USAF is assessing the ALQ-167 Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod's compatibility with larger platforms like the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. This evaluation may enhance the electronic warfare capabilities of these aircraft, pivotal in modern warfare scenarios.

2025-03-13T07:12:58.585219-07:00

USAF Evaluates ALQ-167 Angry Kitten for C-130 and A-10

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Archer Partners with Palantir for AI-Driven Aviation Software Archer Aviation and Palantir Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to develop AI-based software aimed at improving aviation systems, such as air traffic control, movement control, and route planning. This initiative targets efficiency and safety enhancements in next-gen aviation technologies.

2025-03-13T05:36:13.622677-07:00

Archer Partners with Palantir for AI-Driven Aviation Software

FlightGlobal

EU Unveils Ground-Handling Safety Regulations for 2028 The European Commission has released new legislation introducing safety regulations for ground-handling operations under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. These regulations, coming into force this month, must be complied with by 2028, marking a first move towards standardized safety procedures in the sector.

2025-03-12T04:07:51.917124-07:00

EU Unveils Ground-Handling Safety Regulations for 2028

Reuters

USDOT Criticizes Verizon's Slow Progress on $2.4B FAA Contract U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns over Verizon's pace in fulfilling its $2.4 billion 15-year telecommunications contract with the FAA. The network upgrade, crucial for managing 29 million square miles of U.S. airspace and 45,000 daily flights, now faces additional scrutiny.

2025-03-11T14:11:59.622209-07:00

USDOT Criticizes Verizon's Slow Progress on $2.4B FAA Contract

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NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision The NTSB has issued urgent recommendations to prohibit helicopter operations near Reagan National Airport when specific runways are in use following a mid-air collision that resulted in 67 fatalities. The proposal includes designating alternative helicopter routes to enhance aviation safety.

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

NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision

Reuters

FAA Extends US Flight Ban to Port-au-Prince Until September 8 The FAA has extended the prohibition on U.S. flights to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, due to ongoing security threats posed by armed gangs, effective until September 8. This action underscores significant safety concerns for civil aviation operations in the region.

2025-03-11T11:11:20.898397-07:00

FAA Extends US Flight Ban to Port-au-Prince Until September 8

The Air Current

Secretary Duffy Targets ATC Staffing Challenges Secretary Duffy's initiative to enhance Air Traffic Control hiring faces complex hurdles, including bureaucratic inefficiencies and budget constraints. The plan aims to address critical staffing shortages impacting national air traffic flow and safety, but implementation will require overcoming significant logistical obstacles.

2025-03-11T10:06:03.035982-07:00

Secretary Duffy Targets ATC Staffing Challenges

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