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American Airlines Jets Clip Wings at Reagan National Airport

Two American Airlines regional jets clipped wings on April 10 on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C. This incident, involving a Congressional flight, has sparked new debates over airport infrastructure and funding for repairs. No injuries have been reported.

2025-04-10T11:32:53.791712-07:00

FlightGlobal

EVA Air Expands Fleet with Airbus A350-1000s and A321neos

2025-04-06T20:19:22.555289-07:00

Aviation Week

European Airlines Anticipate Severe ATC Delays in Summer 2025

2025-04-08T11:40:07.246477-07:00

Reuters

FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision

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

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Air & Space Forces Mag

US Indo-Pacific Commander Calls for Enhanced Airlift and Refueling Capabilities Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, highlights the insufficiency in current airlift and refueling capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and Navy. He urges Congress to invest in expanding these logistics capacities to meet the demands of the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-04-14T13:56:01.262677-07:00

US Indo-Pacific Commander Calls for Enhanced Airlift and Refueling Capabilities

SpaceNews.com

Space Launches Disrupt Florida Air Traffic, Prompting Urgent Airspace Management Discussion Recent SpaceX rocket launches out of Florida caused significant disruptions to flights from Miami, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced airspace management strategies to accommodate increasing space launch frequency.

2025-04-14T06:08:31.047349-07:00

Space Launches Disrupt Florida Air Traffic, Prompting Urgent Airspace Management Discussion

AVweb

FAA Plans to Retire FSS Radio Network Following 99% Drop in Usage The FAA is proposing to dismantle its Flight Service Station (FSS) radio network, citing a 99% decrease in call volume over the past two decades. This move reflects the shift towards more modern communication technologies and the need to streamline operations.

2025-04-13T22:12:12.470225-07:00

FAA Plans to Retire FSS Radio Network Following 99% Drop in Usage

Aviation Week

FAA Presses for Increased Pilot Vigilance Amid Safety Reforms The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is calling on pilots to exercise heightened vigilance during visual flight rule operations and to reconsider air traffic control requests that could escalate workload. This advisory is part of broader FAA safety reforms following recent incidents to enhance operational safety and pilot decision-making.

2025-04-10T12:35:18.509869-07:00

FAA Presses for Increased Pilot Vigilance Amid Safety Reforms

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American Airlines Jets Clip Wings at Reagan National Airport Two American Airlines regional jets clipped wings on April 10 on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C. This incident, involving a Congressional flight, has sparked new debates over airport infrastructure and funding for repairs. No injuries have been reported.

2025-04-10T11:32:53.791712-07:00

American Airlines Jets Clip Wings at Reagan National Airport

Flying Magazine

FAA to Replace Radio-Based Flight Services with Mobile Cockpit Technology The FAA is set to transition from traditional radio-based flight service stations to advanced mobile cockpit technology. This modernization effort aims to enhance operational efficiency and communication reliability in the aviation sector, aligning with the FAA's ongoing initiatives to update air traffic management systems.

2025-04-10T08:58:30.339050-07:00

FAA to Replace Radio-Based Flight Services with Mobile Cockpit Technology

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NTSB Mid-Air Collision Report Intensifies Air Safety Concerns The NTSB's report on the January collision between a Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet at Reagan National Airport has heightened passenger anxiety about air safety. This incident has intensified scrutiny over air traffic control protocols and aviation safety regulations.

2025-04-10T07:55:18.092169-07:00

NTSB Mid-Air Collision Report Intensifies Air Safety Concerns

Aviation24

Avinor Expands Remote Tower Centre Operations with Three More Airports in Norway Avinor has successfully integrated air traffic control for Molde, Leknes, and Sandnessjøen airports into its Remote Tower Centre in Bodø, marking a significant step in streamlining air traffic management. This move underscores Norway's commitment to advancing remote air traffic solutions.

2025-04-10T05:04:27.553925-07:00

Avinor Expands Remote Tower Centre Operations with Three More Airports in Norway

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