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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

The FAA announced a major reorganization, consolidating safety oversight from five units into a single Safety Oversight Office and creating three offices to lead safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation technologies. The restructure aims to increase efficiency and speed ATC modernization and drone/eVTOL integration.

2026-01-26T14:34:26.491546-08:00

The Air Current

NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

AINonline

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

2026-01-26T10:43:44.871725-08:00

Washington Post

Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain

2026-01-26T06:23:06.119557-08:00

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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units The FAA announced a major reorganization, consolidating safety oversight from five units into a single Safety Oversight Office and creating three offices to lead safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation technologies. The restructure aims to increase efficiency and speed ATC modernization and drone/eVTOL integration.

2026-01-26T14:34:26.491546-08:00

FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

The Air Current

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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 The NTSB will convene a daylong public hearing to identify the primary factors behind the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac that killed 67. Board members will focus on assigning probable cause and finalizing the precise wording that will drive subsequent safety recommendations.

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

AINonline

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Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil Congress has until the end of the week to resolve fallout from ICE turmoil or risk a second FAA shutdown, a lapse that could again force operational drawdowns, scheduled-flight caps and widespread airport disruption unless stopgap funding or legislative fixes are enacted.

2026-01-26T10:43:44.871725-08:00

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

Airways Magazine

U.S. flight cancellations drop to ~14% Monday after 45% Sunday peak; JFK/LGA/EWR and BOS remain heavily impacted Cirium data show U.S. flight cancellations fell to roughly 14% on Monday after peaking at about 45% on Sunday; carriers and airports began recovery operations, but New York-area hubs (JFK, LGA, EWR) and Boston (BOS) continued to record heavy cuts, driving residual delays and rebooking strain.

2026-01-26T07:28:09.305850-08:00

U.S. flight cancellations drop to ~14% Monday after 45% Sunday peak; JFK/LGA/EWR and BOS remain heavily impacted

Washington Post

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Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain Officials have implemented new airspace restrictions and procedural changes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the midair collision that killed 67, aiming to reduce helicopter and powered-lift interactions. Safety experts warn the measures are incomplete and additional procedures, technology and oversight are needed to prevent a repeat.

2026-01-26T06:23:06.119557-08:00

Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain

Associated Press

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NTSB to present findings and safety recommendations after Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67 The NTSB will publish findings and recommendations into the Jan. 29 midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67, the deadliest U.S. air crash since 2001. Investigators will outline causes and reforms after the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk near Reagan National Airport.

2026-01-25T22:10:18.708331-08:00

NTSB to present findings and safety recommendations after Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

AINonline

Italy prepares aviation operations for Winter Olympic Games Italy is preparing aviation operations to support the Winter Olympic Games, coordinating government agencies, airports, airlines and air navigation service providers to manage a temporary surge in flights, security requirements and ground logistics across affected regions. Plans aim to minimise disruption while ensuring reliable transport for participants and spectators.

2026-01-25T19:52:37.045830-08:00

Italy prepares aviation operations for Winter Olympic Games

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and other major carriers have suspended or cancelled services to multiple Gulf states and Israel amid escalating regional tensions and US warnings of a naval deployment toward Iran. Airlines say measures are precautionary while security risks are assessed.

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain

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