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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford discussed the agency’s “next act” priorities for air traffic control modernization, including progress toward MOSAIC. He also highlighted hot-button operational and regulatory issues affecting general aviation as the FAA seeks to improve capacity, performance, and integration across the NAS.

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2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

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TCAS RAs avert near mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over the Atlantic

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2026-07-17T02:17:18.997856-07:00

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Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations

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2026-07-16T05:46:21.547605-07:00

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Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption

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2026-07-16T00:16:56.285722-07:00

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford discussed the agency’s “next act” priorities for air traffic control modernization, including progress toward MOSAIC. He also highlighted hot-button operational and regulatory issues affecting general aviation as the FAA seeks to improve capacity, performance, and integration across the NAS.

2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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TCAS RAs avert near mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over the Atlantic An Iberia Airbus A321XLR (EC-OLE) and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 (EC-ODH) received complementary TCAS Resolution Advisories (RAs) over the Atlantic, triggering immediate evasive maneuvers. The event narrowly avoided a mid-air collision between two commercial airliners operating in close proximity.

2026-07-17T02:17:18.997856-07:00

TCAS RAs avert near mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over the Atlantic

FlightGlobal

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Inquiry urges clarity over access to Ascension after multiple E190 go-arounds at St Helena

2026-07-17T01:58:53.098865-07:00

Inquiry urges clarity over acc

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Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations A year-long Chippewa County Drone Project, in partnership with ANRA Technologies, culminated in successful commercial demonstrations of FAA-approved Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM). The effort also proved integrated airspace awareness and near-border drone operations, alongside digital Counter-UAS (C-UAS) services supporting activity along the U.S.-Canada border.

2026-07-16T05:46:21.547605-07:00

Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations

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Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption Swiss (LX, Zurich) is assessing whether to seek damages from air navigation service provider Skyguide following an IT failure that disrupted flight operations on June 21, 2026. The review follows a recent European Court of Justice ruling that reframes liability in such incidents.

2026-07-16T00:16:56.285722-07:00

Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption

Wall Street Journal

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Newark ATC staffing crunch and recent technology outages raise summer disruption risk Newark’s key air-traffic facility is facing a looming exodus of air-traffic controllers alongside recent technology outages. With the summer travel surge approaching, the combination threatens staffing coverage, system reliability, and the ability to protect on-time performance and safe flow management.

2026-07-15T15:59:03.555200-07:00

Newark ATC staffing crunch and recent technology outages raise summer disruption risk

Reuters

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U.S. aviation industry urges Congress to fund $20B for air traffic control modernization The U.S. aviation sector is calling on Congress to appropriate $20 billion to complete modernization of the nation’s aging air traffic control system. The request is positioned as necessary to reduce systemic flight disruptions linked to the current ATC infrastructure.

2026-07-15T13:59:36.759687-07:00

U.S. aviation industry urges Congress to fund $20B for air traffic control modernization

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Gatwick runway blocked by British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure triggers nine simultaneous fuel emergencies (Squawk 7700) and A British Airways A320 with a reported nose-wheel failure blocked the runway at London Gatwick, forcing multiple aircraft to hold and declare fuel emergencies. Nine flights squawked 7700 and, overnight, 14 flights were diverted as airport operations were substantially disrupted.

2026-07-15T01:45:12.402130-07:00

Gatwick runway blocked by British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure triggers nine simultaneous fuel emergencies (Squawk 7700) and

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