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RTX and Indra to replace 600+ legacy FAA air traffic control radars by 2028

FAA contractors RTX and Indra have been tasked with replacing more than 600 antiquated air traffic control radars by 2028. The program underlines a major ATC modernization push, pairing established defense-and-aviation primes with the radar refresh needed to sustain surveillance capability.

2026-05-11T08:26:46.063389-07:00

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Denver International runway intrusion: video and federal inquiry into fatal takeoff collision involving Frontier jet

2026-05-10T14:24:40.584370-07:00

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Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00

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Drone attack on Rostov-on-Don air-navigation center prompts airport suspensions and ATC capacity limits in southern Russia

2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00

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RTX and Indra to replace 600+ legacy FAA air traffic control radars by 2028 FAA contractors RTX and Indra have been tasked with replacing more than 600 antiquated air traffic control radars by 2028. The program underlines a major ATC modernization push, pairing established defense-and-aviation primes with the radar refresh needed to sustain surveillance capability.

2026-05-11T08:26:46.063389-07:00

RTX and Indra to replace 600+ legacy FAA air traffic control radars by 2028

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Denver International runway intrusion: video and federal inquiry into fatal takeoff collision involving Frontier jet Surveillance footage and an expanding federal probe are examining how a trespasser breached security at Denver International Airport before being struck and killed during a Frontier jet’s takeoff roll. Frontier and investigators are reviewing access to the active runway and the sequence leading to the collision.

2026-05-10T14:24:40.584370-07:00

Denver International runway intrusion: video and federal inquiry into fatal takeoff collision involving Frontier jet

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FAA’s AI overhaul of air traffic: agency signals non–safety-critical scope for new Skyward-grade automation The FAA is pursuing a major air-traffic overhaul using AI, according to a company involved in the effort. The new effort is not intended to target “safety critical” functions, signaling a phased approach as the agency pushes AI into operational decision support.

2026-05-09T15:52:24.916833-07:00

FAA’s AI overhaul of air traffic: agency signals non–safety-critical scope for new Skyward-grade automation

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Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu A Frontier Airlines aircraft bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian who had crossed into the active runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The A321neo crew aborted the departure after the incident triggered an engine fire, leading to passenger evacuation.

2026-05-09T03:03:43.971976-07:00

Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

politico.eu

Drone attack on Rostov-on-Don air-navigation center prompts airport suspensions and ATC capacity limits in southern Russia Ukrainian drone strikes hit the air traffic control facility in Rostov-on-Don, forcing more than a dozen southern Russia airports to suspend operations and leaving hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed. Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev said engineers will run a 15-hour assessment of the center’s systems, with traffic restoration expected in 2–3 days.

2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00

Drone attack on Rostov-on-Don air-navigation center prompts airport suspensions and ATC capacity limits in southern Russia

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

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NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark NTSB investigators have arrived at Newark International Airport to investigate a serious occurrence involving a United Airlines Boeing 767 that struck a delivery truck and a light pole while landing Sunday afternoon. United said the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate, with no injuries to passengers or crew.

2026-05-04T12:41:54.321070-07:00

NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark

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Suriname faces ATC staffing shortages that escalate into a national aviation crisis A reported air traffic control staffing shortage in Suriname has escalated into a national crisis, disrupting the conditions needed to safely and efficiently manage air traffic. The disruption is highlighted in aviation reporting and data coverage, with knock-on implications for carrier schedules and airport operations.

2026-05-04T11:09:34.389327-07:00

Suriname faces ATC staffing shortages that escalate into a national aviation crisis

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RTX and Indra to replace 600+ legacy FAA air traffic control radars by 2028

Denver International runway intrusion: video and federal inquiry into fatal takeoff collision involving Frontier jet

Frontier Airlines A321neo aborts takeoff after fatal runway trespasser strike at Denver International; engine fire prompts evacu

Drone attack on Rostov-on-Don air-navigation center prompts airport suspensions and ATC capacity limits in southern Russia

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