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AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Modern Skies Coalition are urging Congress to appropriate new funds for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The ask would build on the $12.5 billion approved last year, aimed at keeping modernization momentum and expanding investment capacity.

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2026-07-27T10:21:42.679393-07:00

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FAA trial: Mobile Clearance delivers IFR clearances to pilots via ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot at five airports

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2026-07-24T08:04:36.882840-07:00

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FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027

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2026-07-23T10:22:19.923739-07:00

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Yemen asserts airspace control after Mahan Air fracas

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2026-07-23T06:05:11.464605-07:00

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AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Modern Skies Coalition are urging Congress to appropriate new funds for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The ask would build on the $12.5 billion approved last year, aimed at keeping modernization momentum and expanding investment capacity.

2026-07-27T10:21:42.679393-07:00

AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro

AeroTime

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FAA trial: Mobile Clearance delivers IFR clearances to pilots via ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot at five airports The FAA is testing “Mobile Clearance” across five airports, enabling pilots to receive IFR clearances through mobile applications including ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot. The trial evaluates how remote clearance delivery can integrate with current IFR clearance processes during day-to-day operations.

2026-07-24T08:04:36.882840-07:00

FAA trial: Mobile Clearance delivers IFR clearances to pilots via ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot at five airports

AINonline

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FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027 The FAA plans to begin nationwide rollout of Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots in 2027. The move is intended to modernize how these aircraft receive in-flight clearances, using a mobile, digital process rather than traditional clearance delivery methods.

2026-07-23T10:22:19.923739-07:00

FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027

Flying Magazine

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FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation The FAA is moving forward with development and rollout of a new digital tool that lets general and business aviation pilots request departure clearances through approved flight applications instead of using radio. The initiative targets a more streamlined clearance workflow for non-airline operations.

2026-07-23T10:05:10.309893-07:00

FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation

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Yemen asserts airspace control after Mahan Air fracas The Yemeni government has asserted control over its airspace following a “fracas” involving Mahan Air. The statement signals that the carrier’s operations and the disputed/contested nature of regional airspace management remain central to Yemen’s aviation posture.

2026-07-23T06:05:11.464605-07:00

Yemen asserts airspace control after Mahan Air fracas

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Delta Air Pilots Startled By Warning From LaGuardia Tower To Be On The Lookout For Rocket Launchers While On Final Approach

2026-07-22T07:10:32.073911-07:00

Delta Air Pilots Startled By Warning Fro

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Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances Collins is pushing automation across the flight deck and air traffic control workflow, using automated checklists and transcribed clearances to streamline near-term procedures. The approach aims to reduce manual steps while improving continuity between cockpit operations and ATC communications.

2026-07-22T04:47:10.347945-07:00

Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances

Bloomberg

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South Africa’s largest domestic airline says air-traffic control constraints are forcing schedule tailoring South Africa’s biggest domestic carrier says air-traffic control constraints are limiting capacity at the country’s busiest airports, forcing it to tailor flight schedules to match restrictions. The airline is adjusting operations to manage the effects of constrained airport throughput on network planning and service levels.

2026-07-22T02:25:23.394863-07:00

South Africa’s largest domestic airline says air-traffic control constraints are forcing schedule tailoring

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