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Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

The Washington Post examined whether the bright skyline surrounding Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may have influenced the Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67, exploring whether urban lighting created visual illusions or distractions that affected pilot perception during final approach.

2025-12-21T10:05:03.325021-08:00

Breitflyte

Lufthansa to fit 130+ A320s with real-time flight-profile transfer tech to cut CO2 and boost punctuality

2025-12-20T16:30:46.700546-08:00

Reuters

U.S. Admits Liability in Jan. 29 Midair Collision Between Army Black Hawk and PSA CRJ700 That Killed 67

2025-12-17T16:17:20.828672-08:00

Flying Magazine

FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization

2025-12-19T06:06:09.364049-08:00

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Washington Post

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Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67 The Washington Post examined whether the bright skyline surrounding Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may have influenced the Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67, exploring whether urban lighting created visual illusions or distractions that affected pilot perception during final approach.

2025-12-21T10:05:03.325021-08:00

Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

Breitflyte

Lufthansa to fit 130+ A320s with real-time flight-profile transfer tech to cut CO2 and boost punctuality Lufthansa Group will equip more than 130 Airbus A320-family jets with real-time automated flight-profile transfer technology from 2026, aiming to optimise routings in flight, reduce CO2 emissions, and boost punctuality by linking onboard systems with network and air-traffic data.

2025-12-20T16:30:46.700546-08:00

Lufthansa to fit 130+ A320s with real-time flight-profile transfer tech to cut CO2 and boost punctuality

Flying Magazine

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FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford this week defended the government's expedited selection of Peraton as prime integrator to rebuild the nation's air-traffic control infrastructure, arguing the award is necessary to accelerate modernization. He said the approach balances speed with safety, citing protections for sensitive areas such as the Washington, D.C. region.

2025-12-19T06:06:09.364049-08:00

FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization

travelandtourworld.com

Severe storms disrupt UAE hubs — Emirates and flydubai warn passengers as thousands of flights canceled Severe thunderstorms across the UAE have forced widespread cancellations and delays at Dubai, Sharjah and Saudi airports, stranding thousands of passengers. Emirates and flydubai urged travelers to arrive early, check in online and use self‑service as carriers report thousands of cancellations, plus about 60 grounded and 129 delayed flights.

2025-12-19T02:36:54.221742-08:00

Severe storms disrupt UAE hubs — Emirates and flydubai warn passengers as thousands of flights canceled

Politico

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DOT to brief Congress this week on massive U.S. air-traffic control overhaul The U.S. Department of Transportation will brief Congress on Capitol Hill this week with an update on its massive overhaul of the national air-traffic control system. Lawmakers will receive an on-the-record progress report and discussion of next steps for the programme.

2025-12-18T18:47:00.133468-08:00

DOT to brief Congress this week on massive U.S. air-traffic control overhaul

The War Zone

E-3 AWACS joins four U.S. F/A-18E Super Hornets operating near Venezuela's maritime border An E-3 AWACS has reappeared operating with U.S. combat aircraft near Venezuela as at least four F/A-18E Super Hornets were tracked over neutral waters adjacent to the country’s maritime border. The pairing increases U.S. airborne surveillance and strike-capable presence close to Venezuelan airspace.

2025-12-18T18:05:00.156377-08:00

E-3 AWACS joins four U.S. F/A-18E Super Hornets operating near Venezuela's maritime border

Politico

House committee OKs air traffic controller pay bill A House committee has approved legislation to change air traffic controller pay, advancing a bipartisan response to operational strains, but the measure faces headwinds from skeptical appropriators — a political hurdle that could block enactment and leave funding and pay reforms unresolved as Congress negotiates appropriations.

2025-12-18T13:19:26.179032-08:00

House committee OKs air traffic controller pay bill

Skift

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House committee advances bill to keep ATC operating during shutdowns, removing key bargaining chip A House committee advanced legislation to ensure air traffic control services remain operational during federal government shutdowns, eliminating a bargaining chip that helped end the two longest shutdowns in U.S. history. The measure would bar using ATC operations as leverage in budget standoffs.

2025-12-18T11:33:09.770875-08:00

House committee advances bill to keep ATC operating during shutdowns, removing key bargaining chip

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Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

Lufthansa to fit 130+ A320s with real-time flight-profile transfer tech to cut CO2 and boost punctuality

U.S. Admits Liability in Jan. 29 Midair Collision Between Army Black Hawk and PSA CRJ700 That Killed 67

FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization

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