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Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude: LNAV+V advisory glideslopes don’t assure obstacle clearance

LNAV+V advisory glide paths provide vertical guidance on RNAV approaches but are advisory only and do not guarantee obstacle clearance. Pilots must not descend below the published minimum descent altitude based solely on LNAV+V indications; operators should reinforce procedures and training to prevent misinterpretation.

2026-04-03T06:55:53.853217-07:00

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FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program accelerates early commercial operations, reshaping AAM certification

2026-04-02T17:46:17.971340-07:00

Aviation Today

Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt

2026-04-02T09:38:58.975981-07:00

Cranky Flier

SFO moves to fix chronic reliability issues caused by airfield design and fog

2026-04-02T03:50:51.064360-07:00

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Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude: LNAV+V advisory glideslopes don’t assure obstacle clearance LNAV+V advisory glide paths provide vertical guidance on RNAV approaches but are advisory only and do not guarantee obstacle clearance. Pilots must not descend below the published minimum descent altitude based solely on LNAV+V indications; operators should reinforce procedures and training to prevent misinterpretation.

2026-04-03T06:55:53.853217-07:00

Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude: LNAV+V advisory glideslopes don’t assure obstacle clearance

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FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program accelerates early commercial operations, reshaping AAM certification The FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is enabling limited early commercial eVTOL operations to collect real‑world data that will inform forthcoming FAA rulemaking on powered‑lift aircraft, airspace integration and operational standards. The pilots aim to accelerate practical validation ahead of formal certification guidance.

2026-04-02T17:46:17.971340-07:00

FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program accelerates early commercial operations, reshaping AAM certification

Aviation Today

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Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt Climate-driven shifts are increasing the frequency and severity of turbulence, challenging assumptions embedded in aircraft design and cockpit procedures. Avionics, weather sensing and pilot training are struggling to keep pace, forcing operators and regulators to reassess safety margins, routing and equipment requirements.

2026-04-02T09:38:58.975981-07:00

Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt

Cranky Flier

SFO moves to fix chronic reliability issues caused by airfield design and fog San Francisco International has long ranked among the U.S.'s least operationally reliable hubs because its airfield layout and frequent fog disrupt schedules. Airport officials now propose a new technical and infrastructure solution aimed at eliminating chronic reliability issues; details and timeline remain limited.

2026-04-02T03:50:51.064360-07:00

SFO moves to fix chronic reliability issues caused by airfield design and fog

The War Zone

USAF RAT‑55 NT‑43A radar test‑bed 737 and WB‑57 rehearse in Artemis II launch airspace USAF's secretive RAT‑55 (NT‑43A) radar test‑bed 737 has entered a new operational phase after flying under a NASA callsign in airspace reserved for the Artemis II launch. The NT‑43A and a WB‑57 performed rehearsals in restricted launch corridors to support the upcoming mission.

2026-04-01T16:38:38.694217-07:00

USAF RAT‑55 NT‑43A radar test‑bed 737 and WB‑57 rehearse in Artemis II launch airspace

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Airbus folds Navblue into a new wholly owned Skywise subsidiary to unify aviation data and flight-ops services Airbus has created a wholly-owned Skywise subsidiary that merges its Skywise digital platform and Navblue flight-operations unit into a single business. The move aims to deliver integrated flight-planning, technical and ground‑operations services to Airbus and non‑Airbus fleets, building on the Skywise platform established in 2017.

2026-04-01T12:45:31.707792-07:00

Airbus folds Navblue into a new wholly owned Skywise subsidiary to unify aviation data and flight-ops services

Leeham News

FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas On Feb. 26 the FAA announced another Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) covering southern Texas airspace, a repeat of a closure enacted two weeks earlier. The restriction limits operations in the affected sector while the agency and other authorities manage the situation; detailed public rationale has not been released.

2026-04-01T00:25:46.897019-07:00

FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas

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Explainer: Who Can Close U.S. Airspace — FAA, DHS or DoD? The FAA on Feb. 26 issued another Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over southern Texas, following a similar closure two weeks earlier. This explainer lays out which federal authorities—the FAA, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense—have legal and operational roles in issuing TFRs and how those roles overlap.

2026-04-01T00:25:46.608471-07:00

Explainer: Who Can Close U.S. Airspace — FAA, DHS or DoD?

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Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude: LNAV+V advisory glideslopes don’t assure obstacle clearance

FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program accelerates early commercial operations, reshaping AAM certification

Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt

SFO moves to fix chronic reliability issues caused by airfield design and fog

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