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FSF 2025: DCA Midair Collision Underscores Rising Risk in Mixed‑Use Airspace

The Flight Safety Foundation's 2025 safety report singles out the Reagan National (DCA) midair collision as evidence that mixed‑use airspace at busy hubs is an escalating safety risk. The FSF warns concentrated operational stress—helicopters, military and commercial traffic—requires urgent procedural and technological remedies.

2026-02-24T20:26:33.911915-08:00

The Intercept

El Paso airspace closure tied to counter‑drone laser and FAA miscommunication

2026-02-24T20:12:17.006526-08:00

FlightGlobal

Fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1: server-room blaze injures six, halts flights; operations restored

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

Vertical Mag

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

2026-02-24T10:56:28.611550-08:00

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FSF 2025: DCA Midair Collision Underscores Rising Risk in Mixed‑Use Airspace The Flight Safety Foundation's 2025 safety report singles out the Reagan National (DCA) midair collision as evidence that mixed‑use airspace at busy hubs is an escalating safety risk. The FSF warns concentrated operational stress—helicopters, military and commercial traffic—requires urgent procedural and technological remedies.

2026-02-24T20:26:33.911915-08:00

FSF 2025: DCA Midair Collision Underscores Rising Risk in Mixed‑Use Airspace

The Intercept

El Paso airspace closure tied to counter‑drone laser and FAA miscommunication Officials say the recent temporary closure of airspace around El Paso was linked to deployment of a new counter‑drone laser and miscommunication within the FAA, not an external security threat. The episode caused operational disruption and exposed civil‑military coordination gaps.

2026-02-24T20:12:17.006526-08:00

El Paso airspace closure tied to counter‑drone laser and FAA miscommunication

FlightGlobal

Fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1: server-room blaze injures six, halts flights; operations restored A server-room fire tore through Terminal 1 at Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport on 23 February, injuring six and forcing evacuations, temporary suspension of flights and a brief airspace closure that saw at least one international service turn back. Authorities say operations have since been restored while investigations continue.

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

Fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1: server-room blaze injures six, halts flights; operations restored

Vertical Mag

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions' Vertical Aviation International said it supports the FAA's safety objectives for new flight limits around Reagan National (KDCA) but asked regulators to clarify the rule's scope, warning ambiguous language could impose "unintended restrictions" that constrain helicopter, powered‑lift and eVTOL operations.

2026-02-24T10:56:28.611550-08:00

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

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Runway incursion at Phoenix Sky Harbor — man runs onto active runway and approaches American Airlines jet A man breached perimeter security at Phoenix Sky Harbor Monday evening, ran onto an active runway and approached a taxiing American Airlines jet, forcing air traffic control to stop the departure. He was detained and taken to hospital after an apparent breakdown; how he accessed the airfield is under investigation.

2026-02-23T22:01:44.153278-08:00

Runway incursion at Phoenix Sky Harbor — man runs onto active runway and approaches American Airlines jet

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Pilots and NTSB Chair Say ALERT Act Fails to Require ADS‑B In Ahead of ROTOR Act Vote The Air Line Pilots Association and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy have publicly criticized the House's ALERT Act for failing to mandate ADS‑B In cockpit traffic displays, calling the omission a safety shortfall. Their challenge comes as Congress prepares to vote on related rotorcraft safety measures under the ROTOR Act.

2026-02-23T09:45:30.686100-08:00

Pilots and NTSB Chair Say ALERT Act Fails to Require ADS‑B In Ahead of ROTOR Act Vote

avbrief.com

FAA withdraws RNAV (GPS) Z Runway 32 at Steamboat Springs (KSBS) after Feb. 13 fatal crash The FAA has made the RNAV (GPS) Z Runway 32 approach at Steamboat Springs Airport (KSBS) unavailable via NOTAM days after a Feb. 13 crash of an Epic E1000 that killed four. The agency said the closure follows coordination with the NTSB as investigations continue.

2026-02-22T12:51:55.206709-08:00

FAA withdraws RNAV (GPS) Z Runway 32 at Steamboat Springs (KSBS) after Feb. 13 fatal crash

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Major carriers suspend Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation Major carriers — Air Canada, United, WestJet, Air Transat, Flair and Porter — canceled or diverted flights to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo after Mexican forces killed CJNG boss Nemesio ‘El Mencho’. Afac says international and most domestic services to Puerto Vallarta were suspended amid cartel retaliation.

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

Major carriers suspend Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

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FSF 2025: DCA Midair Collision Underscores Rising Risk in Mixed‑Use Airspace

El Paso airspace closure tied to counter‑drone laser and FAA miscommunication

Fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1: server-room blaze injures six, halts flights; operations restored

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

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