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Near-miss at Newark: Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach; NTSB opens probe

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to Newark Liberty International narrowly overflew a FedEx Boeing 777 cargo jet during landing approaches Tuesday evening, a separation regulators called a “close call.” The NTSB has opened a formal investigation and the FAA is also probing the incident.

2026-03-19T14:29:27.208537-07:00

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Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off

2026-03-19T23:54:47.432586-07:00

New York Times

Europe and India issue airspace warnings and reroutes as Middle East conflict disrupts flights

2026-03-19T21:18:47.661432-07:00

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US tightens safety rules to reduce risk of mid‑air collisions

2026-03-20T09:40:15.242320-07:00

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Flying Magazine

Clerical charting error pauses implementation of new VFR procedures at Seattle's Boeing Field A clerical charting error has paused implementation of newly published VFR procedures at Seattle's Boeing Field, preventing pilots from using the revised routes and prompting a suspension of the rollout. Regulators and publishers are reissuing corrected charts before the procedures can take effect.

2026-03-20T13:04:33.644986-07:00

Clerical charting error pauses implementation of new VFR procedures at Seattle's Boeing Field

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US tightens safety rules to reduce risk of mid‑air collisions U.S. regulators have tightened safety rules to reduce the risk of mid‑air collisions, introducing new operational and air‑traffic requirements aimed at improving separation and collision‑avoidance oversight. The changes target procedures, surveillance and equipment standards that affect commercial, rotorcraft and military operations.

2026-03-20T09:40:15.242320-07:00

US tightens safety rules to reduce risk of mid‑air collisions

Space.com

Spring equinox solar storm may intensify auroras; potential impacts to high‑latitude satellites and aviation A solar storm arriving around the March 20–22 spring equinox is forecast to intensify auroral activity, with Earth's equinox alignment likely to amplify effects. Operators should monitor space‑weather alerts: forecasters warn of possible impacts to high‑latitude satellites and polar aviation operations.

2026-03-20T07:05:31.058108-07:00

Spring equinox solar storm may intensify auroras; potential impacts to high‑latitude satellites and aviation

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Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off Nearly three weeks after Persian Gulf airspace was plunged into chaos by US–Israeli strikes on Iran, flights are slowly returning to normal. On March 18 Qatar Airways began restoring frequencies from Hamad International in Doha, while airport security measures included cordoning off a public sculpture.

2026-03-19T23:54:47.432586-07:00

Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off

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Gulf Air extends Dammam ops as Bahrain airspace remains closed Gulf Air has extended operations out of Dammam and suspended scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport while Bahrain's airspace remains closed. The move disrupts the carrier's hub connectivity across the Gulf and forces continued network adjustments and longer passenger itineraries as the closure persists.

2026-03-19T23:24:56.185102-07:00

Gulf Air extends Dammam ops as Bahrain airspace remains closed

New York Times

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Europe and India issue airspace warnings and reroutes as Middle East conflict disrupts flights Europe and India’s DGCA issued urgent advisories and flight restrictions after the Middle East conflict upended routes. European states warned of closures and cancellations; India told airlines to avoid nine West Asian FIRs — Iran, Iraq and Israel — and limit flights below 32,000 ft over Saudi and Oman.

2026-03-19T21:18:47.661432-07:00

Europe and India issue airspace warnings and reroutes as Middle East conflict disrupts flights

Bloomberg

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UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications A UK government watchdog warns Britain is not fully prepared for a severe solar storm — a geomagnetic event that could disrupt power grids, air travel and mobile networks and inflict billions of pounds in economic damage. The report highlights gaps in resilience, coordination and contingency planning.

2026-03-19T18:09:47.096843-07:00

UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications

Reuters

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Near-miss at Newark: Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach; NTSB opens probe An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to Newark Liberty International narrowly overflew a FedEx Boeing 777 cargo jet during landing approaches Tuesday evening, a separation regulators called a “close call.” The NTSB has opened a formal investigation and the FAA is also probing the incident.

2026-03-19T14:29:27.208537-07:00

Near-miss at Newark: Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach; NTSB opens probe

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Near-miss at Newark: Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach; NTSB opens probe

Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off

Europe and India issue airspace warnings and reroutes as Middle East conflict disrupts flights

US tightens safety rules to reduce risk of mid‑air collisions

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