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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

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NTSB blames FAA inaction and systemic failures for Potomac midair collision; dozens of safety recommendations expected

2026-01-27T07:19:47.127506-08:00

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SATA unions reject proposed split and privatisation of ground handling operations

2026-01-27T03:11:10.005464-08:00

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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

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Argentina airports handle record ~50.6 million passengers in 2025; Buenos Aires hubs near 30M Argentina's airport system handled a record c.50.6 million passengers in 2025, a 12% year‑on‑year increase that sits roughly 9% above the 2023 peak. December was the busiest month; Buenos Aires airports accounted for nearly 30 million journeys, with the city terminal exceeding 5 million international travellers.

2026-01-27T09:18:04.361035-08:00

Argentina airports handle record ~50.6 million passengers in 2025; Buenos Aires hubs near 30M

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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 blames FAA inaction and systemic failures for Potomac midair collision; dozens of safety recommendations expected The NTSB found systemic regulatory failures, and faulted the FAA for not acting on a 2013 recommendation to move helicopter traffic away from Reagan National, as the cause of last year’s fatal midair collision. The board will vote on probable cause and issue dozens of safety recommendations.

2026-01-27T07:19:47.127506-08:00

NTSB blames FAA inaction and systemic failures for Potomac midair collision; dozens of safety recommendations expected

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SATA unions reject proposed split and privatisation of ground handling operations Unions representing SATA workers have formally rejected a company proposal to split off and privatise the carrier’s ground‑handling operations, the unions say. The decision signals clear labour opposition to the restructuring plan and leaves the future of on‑ground services uncertain.

2026-01-27T03:11:10.005464-08:00

SATA unions reject proposed split and privatisation of ground handling operations

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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy Jiaxing airport has opened to civilian traffic and will prioritise air cargo operations, positioning the new facility as a freight-focused gateway. The move creates dedicated capacity for cargo services — including operators referenced in regional reporting such as YTO Cargo Airlines — amid growing Asian logistics activity.

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

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Airlines for America asks US DOT to challenge Dublin capacity caps, saying US carriers would be disadvantaged Airlines for America has petitioned the US Department of Transportation to warn Ireland against planned capacity restrictions at Dublin Airport, arguing the caps would unfairly disadvantage US carriers and violate bilateral air‑transport agreements, and asking DOT to intervene to protect transatlantic access.

2026-01-26T15:52:36.267786-08:00

Airlines for America asks US DOT to challenge Dublin capacity caps, saying US carriers would be disadvantaged

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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 The NTSB will convene a daylong public hearing to identify the primary factors behind the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac that killed 67. Board members will focus on assigning probable cause and finalizing the precise wording that will drive subsequent safety recommendations.

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

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Delta to invest $250M to revamp Austin–Bergstrom main terminal Delta Air Lines will invest $250 million to revamp the main terminal at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport. The carrier’s planned funding represents a significant airline-led capital commitment at AUS; the announcement did not disclose detailed scope, timeline or financing structure.

2026-01-26T11:25:12.569264-08:00

Delta to invest $250M to revamp Austin–Bergstrom main terminal

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FAA unveils largest reorganization, creates SMS and AAM units

NTSB blames FAA inaction and systemic failures for Potomac midair collision; dozens of safety recommendations expected

SATA unions reject proposed split and privatisation of ground handling operations

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

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