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FAA prepares mandate requiring aircraft-technology to improve pilots’ awareness of nearby traffic after D.C. midair collision

Federal aviation regulators are moving toward a sweeping mandate for technology designed to help pilots see nearby aircraft, a change advocated for years by safety advocates following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. last year.

2026-06-30T08:00:49.351663-07:00

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FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

2026-06-29T10:55:58.302548-07:00

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Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area

2026-06-28T07:40:18.856275-07:00

Air Data News

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

FAA prepares mandate requiring aircraft-technology to improve pilots’ awareness of nearby traffic after D.C. midair collision Federal aviation regulators are moving toward a sweeping mandate for technology designed to help pilots see nearby aircraft, a change advocated for years by safety advocates following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. last year.

2026-06-30T08:00:49.351663-07:00

FAA prepares mandate requiring aircraft-technology to improve pilots’ awareness of nearby traffic after D.C. midair collision

AINonline

FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency The FAA has completed an audit focused on strengthening National Airspace System (NAS) operations related to flight delays and cancellations. The agency will use the Wilbur system to improve how delay data are captured and processed, targeting greater operational visibility and more efficient data handling.

2026-06-29T10:55:58.302548-07:00

FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

AeroTime

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada Taiwan says its AI-assisted Huanzhan network—designed to link Army, Navy and Air Force missile and radar capabilities—is nearing completion, with the program due to finish by the end of 2026. Officials frame it as an integrated air-defense architecture supported by AI-enabled system integration.

2026-06-29T02:10:50.604291-07:00

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada

Bloomberg

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area A small aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper has triggered scrutiny of the capital’s controlled airspace over politically sensitive locations, with observers questioning the safeguards in place. Authorities moved quickly to manage the site and wider operating environment following the Friday impact.

2026-06-28T07:40:18.856275-07:00

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area

The Aviationist

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley The Royal Australian Air Force integrated a U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber alongside RAAF F-35 Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Diamond Storm at Base Amberley. The activity supported Air Warfare Instructor Course candidates with integration of “advanced air effects,” with the USAF 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and enhanced air cooperation underpinning joint training.

2026-06-26T04:26:45.621361-07:00

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley

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2026-06-25T09:47:43.159334-07:00

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Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing operational shutdowns at Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) near Caracas and grinding both short- and long-haul connectivity to a halt. Over 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, with airlines including Avianca and Copa suspending Caracas services and American Airlines waiving change fees through June 28.

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

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FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris The U.S. Coast Guard says FAA changes aimed at improving safety in congested Washington, D.C., airspace are having the opposite effect for rotorcraft, increasing risk of helicopter collisions. The dispute underscores unresolved disagreement over what specific mitigations best prevent midair encounters in complex metro airspace.

2026-06-24T12:08:00.130323-07:00

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

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FAA prepares mandate requiring aircraft-technology to improve pilots’ awareness of nearby traffic after D.C. midair collision

FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

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