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U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values

The federal government will replace more than 600 aging air-traffic-control radar systems across the United States, triggering a multibillion-dollar procurement wave that will boost avionics retrofit demand, shift supplier and MRO workloads, and influence aircraft residual values for types needing upgrades.

2026-01-22T14:34:56.004736-08:00

AeroTime

FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

2026-01-22T12:50:18.773293-08:00

The Air Current

FAA makes Washington D.C. helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Jan. 29 Potomac collision

2026-01-22T10:36:44.651402-08:00

AINonline

FAA Bedford demonstration charts path to a quieter, more seamless U.S. ATC system

2026-01-22T11:11:53.683036-08:00

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U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values The federal government will replace more than 600 aging air-traffic-control radar systems across the United States, triggering a multibillion-dollar procurement wave that will boost avionics retrofit demand, shift supplier and MRO workloads, and influence aircraft residual values for types needing upgrades.

2026-01-22T14:34:56.004736-08:00

U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values

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FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties The FAA has established nationwide, moving temporary flight restrictions that create no‑fly zones around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and convoys. Violating the restricted airspace can carry criminal penalties, marking a novel federal enforcement posture toward small unmanned aircraft.

2026-01-22T12:50:18.773293-08:00

FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

AINonline

FAA Bedford demonstration charts path to a quieter, more seamless U.S. ATC system FAA Administrator Bedford presented a demonstration outlining steps toward a quieter, more seamless U.S. air‑traffic control system, highlighting technologies and operational changes being considered to reduce noise and improve traffic flow. The briefing maps an industry‑facing path for modernization and community noise mitigation.

2026-01-22T11:11:53.683036-08:00

FAA Bedford demonstration charts path to a quieter, more seamless U.S. ATC system

The Air Current

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FAA makes Washington D.C. helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Jan. 29 Potomac collision The FAA is converting temporary airspace restrictions introduced after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision into permanent regulations, banning most helicopters and limiting powered‑lift operations in defined corridors around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The interim final rule codifies months‑old measures to reduce midair risk in D.C. airspace.

2026-01-22T10:36:44.651402-08:00

FAA makes Washington D.C. helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Jan. 29 Potomac collision

AeroTime

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Major U.S. winter storm triggers airline waivers and preemptive cancellations, threatens hubs A major winter storm bringing heavy snow, sleet and dangerous ice across roughly two dozen U.S. states has prompted carriers to issue broad travel waivers and preemptive cancellations, including Delta's moves in five states, threatening hub operations and widespread delays and rebooking over the weekend.

2026-01-22T01:54:58.556134-08:00

Major U.S. winter storm triggers airline waivers and preemptive cancellations, threatens hubs

FlightGlobal

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

AeroTime

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FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises The FAA is warning pilots to expect increasing airspace disruptions, reroutes and NOTAMs as US orbital launch activity grows, citing recent mishaps — including a 2025 SpaceX explosion — that have forced urgent closures and operational changes over launch ranges and adjacent air routes.

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

Washington Post

Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay Reporters hosted a live chat answering whether Transportation Security Administration officers and air-traffic personnel are being paid during the government shutdown. The session addressed who is designated 'excepted', what unpaid status means in practice, and how pay uncertainty could affect airport screening and ATC operations.

2026-01-20T10:39:19.181718-08:00

Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay

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U.S. to replace 600+ ATC radars; program reshapes avionics market and aircraft values

FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

FAA makes Washington D.C. helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions permanent after Jan. 29 Potomac collision

FAA Bedford demonstration charts path to a quieter, more seamless U.S. ATC system

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