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United Airlines Ventures backs Enhanced Radar to scale enterprise radar/ATC software for airport and airline customers

United Airlines Ventures has invested in Enhanced Radar, funding refinement of the startup’s enterprise software for airport and airline users. The support is aimed at improving how the company delivers its radar-related capabilities into day-to-day operational workflows across aviation customer environments.

2026-05-13T08:31:11.856276-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

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Austria scrambles Eurofighter Typhoons twice to intercept unauthorized U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircraft

2026-05-12T09:37:07.686361-07:00

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United Airlines Ventures backs Enhanced Radar to scale enterprise radar/ATC software for airport and airline customers United Airlines Ventures has invested in Enhanced Radar, funding refinement of the startup’s enterprise software for airport and airline users. The support is aimed at improving how the company delivers its radar-related capabilities into day-to-day operational workflows across aviation customer environments.

2026-05-13T08:31:11.856276-07:00

United Airlines Ventures backs Enhanced Radar to scale enterprise radar/ATC software for airport and airline customers

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USAF T-38C Talon II training jet crash in rural west Alabama; both pilots ejected safely A U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon II assigned to Columbus Air Force Base crashed in west Alabama during a training flight. Both pilots ejected safely, and military officials have not yet released their names or specified which squadron was operating the aircraft.

2026-05-12T14:03:32.458229-07:00

USAF T-38C Talon II training jet crash in rural west Alabama; both pilots ejected safely

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FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027 The FAA announced successful implementation of Phase One of its Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) overhaul, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying the 40-year-old system upgrade is on track to deliver safety and pilot-communications improvements earlier than planned. The agency also moved the legacy U.S. NOTAM System into cloud infrastructure and said Phase One had been expected to finish no later than late 2027.

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027

The War Zone

Austria scrambles Eurofighter Typhoons twice to intercept unauthorized U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircraft Austria’s Ministry of Defence says it scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons on consecutive days to intercept U.S. military aircraft it considered operating without permission in Austrian airspace. The aircraft were not identified in Austria’s statements, but reporting links the activity to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (likely U-28A).

2026-05-12T09:37:07.686361-07:00

Austria scrambles Eurofighter Typhoons twice to intercept unauthorized U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircraft

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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FAA updates real-time weather analysis guidance after operator feedback, adding backup capability when automated sensors fail The FAA has revised its guidance for real-time weather analysis following operator feedback, emphasizing continuity of information quality when automated sensors underperform or fail. The updated system behavior provides backup coverage so decision-making can continue without relying solely on sensor outputs.

2026-05-11T15:31:42.411031-07:00

FAA updates real-time weather analysis guidance after operator feedback, adding backup capability when automated sensors fail

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FCC grants Gogo’s classic air-to-ground service users a six-month reprieve while pushing 4G service rollout to Nov. 8, 2026 The FCC has provided a six-month extension for “classic” Gogo air-to-ground connectivity users, while also delaying the start of 4G service to Nov. 8, 2026. The move shifts timelines for the in-flight communications transition and associated regulatory compliance milestones.

2026-05-11T15:31:42.348808-07:00

FCC grants Gogo’s classic air-to-ground service users a six-month reprieve while pushing 4G service rollout to Nov. 8, 2026

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FAA ATC modernization sparks “America first” backlash over foreign-owned contractor involvement The FAA’s selection and consideration of foreign-owned contractors for work to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system has triggered fresh criticism from U.S. stakeholders. The controversy centers on how national-security and procurement “America first” expectations intersect with needed modernization capacity.

2026-05-11T14:07:58.312996-07:00

FAA ATC modernization sparks “America first” backlash over foreign-owned contractor involvement

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United Airlines Ventures backs Enhanced Radar to scale enterprise radar/ATC software for airport and airline customers

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027

Austria scrambles Eurofighter Typhoons twice to intercept unauthorized U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircraft

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