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MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00

AINonline

FAA’s Bedford calls for AI/ML to optimize airspace and scheduling as agency charts a future-facing modernization path

2026-05-22T10:11:10.534491-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

Bloomberg

Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

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MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

AINonline

FAA’s Bedford calls for AI/ML to optimize airspace and scheduling as agency charts a future-facing modernization path FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined a vision to move the agency “into the future,” emphasizing the use of AI and machine learning to improve how airspace is managed and how scheduling decisions are made. The remarks position AI-enabled ATC as a central element of the agency’s modernization trajectory.

2026-05-22T10:11:10.534491-07:00

FAA’s Bedford calls for AI/ML to optimize airspace and scheduling as agency charts a future-facing modernization path

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight was forced to divert to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was cruising over the US East Coast. The incident was followed by an onboard assault on another traveler, per air traffic control audio.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

Bloomberg

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Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays A sinkhole discovered during LaGuardia’s airfield inspection shut down Runway 4/22, forcing operations onto the airport’s only other runway. The Port Authority warned of flight delays and cancellations as thunderstorms were also expected on Wednesday.

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

AINonline

FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process The FAA says it has closed out some items from the NTSB’s KDCA midair investigation, but “many are in process,” leaving key safety actions to be completed. The update underscores that reforms tied to the crash remain underway rather than fully delivered.

2026-05-20T10:55:38.088423-07:00

FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process

Reuters

Lithuania issues “air danger” alerts as NATO jets intercept Vilnius-area drone incursion; leaders shelter in bunkers Lithuania and Latvia activated mobile air-danger warnings in eastern districts after radar detected drone tracks, escalating into a Vilnius-area airspace incursion. NATO jets were scrambled to intercept; residents were urged to seek immediate shelter, while Lithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to underground bunkers as air-traffic measures tightened.

2026-05-20T00:57:04.680020-07:00

Lithuania issues “air danger” alerts as NATO jets intercept Vilnius-area drone incursion; leaders shelter in bunkers

Washington Post

Editorial: The FAA can’t keep “regulating” air traffic control while also running it The FAA’s approach—regulating U.S. air traffic control without directly providing it—won’t resolve the core conflict driving current ATC strain. With policymakers weighing FAA modernization and capacity resilience, the agency’s oversight model remains a central constraint on reforms.

2026-05-19T02:53:39.106736-07:00

Editorial: The FAA can’t keep “regulating” air traffic control while also running it

FlightGlobal

Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX Indian investigators found that the crew of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 freighter initiated an in-flight climb without air traffic clearance, triggering a loss of separation with a Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 9. The aircraft were less than 1,000 ft apart during the incident.

2026-05-19T02:11:17.033317-07:00

Airprox investigation finds Turkish A330F climbed without ATC clearance, losing separation with Flydubai 737 MAX

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MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

FAA’s Bedford calls for AI/ML to optimize airspace and scheduling as agency charts a future-facing modernization path

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

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