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NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing

After more than eight hours of public testimony, the NTSB attributed the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to multiple contributing factors, setting the stage for formal probable‑cause findings. Investigators cited ATC actions, visibility limits and collision‑avoidance gaps as key elements.

2026-01-28T10:34:58.299663-08:00

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U.S. advances BVLOS rules to expand uncrewed aircraft operations

2026-01-28T10:34:53.411669-08:00

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Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

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NOAA taps Meteomatics 'Meteodrones' to close critical weather‑observation gap for NWS

2026-01-28T00:33:07.270681-08:00

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NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing After more than eight hours of public testimony, the NTSB attributed the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to multiple contributing factors, setting the stage for formal probable‑cause findings. Investigators cited ATC actions, visibility limits and collision‑avoidance gaps as key elements.

2026-01-28T10:34:58.299663-08:00

NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing

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U.S. advances BVLOS rules to expand uncrewed aircraft operations U.S. regulators have advanced rules governing beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations, a move intended to enable broader commercial, defense and general-aviation UAS missions by formalizing safety, airspace-integration and operational requirements for routine BVLOS flight. Industry stakeholders must adapt certification, operations and airspace procedures to comply.

2026-01-28T10:34:53.411669-08:00

U.S. advances BVLOS rules to expand uncrewed aircraft operations

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Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution' President Xi has instructed government agencies to accelerate adoption of unmanned aircraft systems and eVTOLs, directing regulatory, infrastructure and operational work to cultivate a 'low‑altitude' economy. The move signals Beijing intends to fast‑track commercial drone and urban air mobility deployment across civilian sectors.

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

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FAA deploys Surface Awareness Initiative technology at Falcon Field — among first U.S. airports to receive system Falcon Field has become one of the first U.S. airports to receive the FAA’s Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) technology, an advanced airfield system deployed nationwide to strengthen runway safety. The installation is an early fielding of SAI equipment intended to reduce runway incursions and improve ground situational awareness.

2026-01-28T04:38:22.360226-08:00

FAA deploys Surface Awareness Initiative technology at Falcon Field — among first U.S. airports to receive system

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Airspace closure forces Eurowings to add refuelling stops and lengthy reroutes on Dubai services Eurowings is adding refuelling stops and flying lengthy detours on its Airbus A320neo services to and from Dubai after an airspace closure over Iran. The reroutes have led to extended flight times and occasional diversions and fuel stops for affected passengers.

2026-01-28T04:38:16.126362-08:00

Airspace closure forces Eurowings to add refuelling stops and lengthy reroutes on Dubai services

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NOAA taps Meteomatics 'Meteodrones' to close critical weather‑observation gap for NWS NOAA will deploy Meteomatics' Meteodrones to deliver localized atmospheric measurements to the U.S. National Weather Service, targeting persistent observation gaps that limit short‑term forecast detail. The effort aims to raise forecast fidelity for weather‑sensitive aviation, maritime and defense operations.

2026-01-28T00:33:07.270681-08:00

NOAA taps Meteomatics 'Meteodrones' to close critical weather‑observation gap for NWS

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NTSB: Black Hawk nearly invisible against D.C. skyline before Jan. 2025 midair collision An NTSB digital reconstruction of the January 2025 collision between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk over Washington shows the military helicopter was nearly impossible to see against city lights at the time, highlighting limits of visual detection during urban approaches.

2026-01-27T11:54:04.778519-08:00

NTSB: Black Hawk nearly invisible against D.C. skyline before Jan. 2025 midair collision

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FAA unveils largest reorganization, creates SMS and AAM units The FAA announced what it calls the largest reorganization in its history, establishing a dedicated Safety Management Systems (SMS) office and an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) unit while streamlining internal activities to improve efficiency and accelerate decision‑making across the agency.

2026-01-27T08:41:44.188872-08:00

FAA unveils largest reorganization, creates SMS and AAM units

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NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing

U.S. advances BVLOS rules to expand uncrewed aircraft operations

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

NOAA taps Meteomatics 'Meteodrones' to close critical weather‑observation gap for NWS

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