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NTSB to Release Findings on Reagan National Midair Collision; Report Could Spur Policy Reforms

The NTSB will publish findings this week into last year’s deadly crash near Reagan National Airport, identifying probable causes and safety gaps. The board’s determinations could trigger a wave of regulatory and procedural changes affecting military and civilian operations in the Washington, D.C., metro airspace.

2026-01-31T14:54:09.811080-08:00

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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

2026-01-31T09:09:34.857651-08:00

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Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00

NASA Spaceflight

FAA clears SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy Space Center; recommends up to 44 flights per year

2026-01-30T07:34:55.589539-08:00

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NTSB to Release Findings on Reagan National Midair Collision; Report Could Spur Policy Reforms The NTSB will publish findings this week into last year’s deadly crash near Reagan National Airport, identifying probable causes and safety gaps. The board’s determinations could trigger a wave of regulatory and procedural changes affecting military and civilian operations in the Washington, D.C., metro airspace.

2026-01-31T14:54:09.811080-08:00

NTSB to Release Findings on Reagan National Midair Collision; Report Could Spur Policy Reforms

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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel A lapse in FAA funding that began early Saturday forced a partial agency shutdown and prompted widespread disruption across U.S. air travel. The stoppage follows a similar period of airport chaos last fall, underscoring recurring operational risks tied to federal budget impasses.

2026-01-31T09:09:34.857651-08:00

FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

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Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval Emirates has requested and reserved landing slots at Berlin‑Brandenburg Airport for proposed Boeing 777 services from Dubai, aiming to launch as early as December 2026. The move comes after roughly 30 years of efforts to serve Berlin and remains subject to German political and regulatory approval amid competition concerns.

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

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Echodyne metamaterial radars deployed by ESA to close critical drone-detection gaps The European Space Agency has deployed Echodyne's metamaterial radars to close critical drone-detection gaps. The solid-state sensors, with no moving parts, low weight and low power requirements, offer a compact, lower-maintenance option to fill surveillance blind spots and reduce sustainment burdens.

2026-01-30T19:13:38.784665-08:00

Echodyne metamaterial radars deployed by ESA to close critical drone-detection gaps

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity Virgin Atlantic will increase long‑haul capacity from Manchester to replace routes vacated by Aer Lingus after the Irish carrier ends transatlantic services and closes its Manchester base. The move expands Virgin’s presence at MAN and aims to capture displaced demand and connecting traffic.

2026-01-30T08:58:58.694213-08:00

Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity

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FAA clears SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy Space Center; recommends up to 44 flights per year The FAA has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision approving SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy Space Center’s LC‑39A, recommending up to 44 launches per year. The ruling removes the primary environmental hurdle despite airline and sonic‑boom objections.

2026-01-30T07:34:55.589539-08:00

FAA clears SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy Space Center; recommends up to 44 flights per year

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Ethiopian Airlines halts Addis Ababa–Tigray flights after renewed clashes Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights between Addis Ababa International and the northern Tigray region and nearby areas on Jan. 29 after renewed clashes, halting scheduled connectivity to the conflict‑affected zone and prompting immediate operational and safety reviews for services into Ethiopia's north.

2026-01-30T06:04:37.740125-08:00

Ethiopian Airlines halts Addis Ababa–Tigray flights after renewed clashes

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Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring Niamey airport attack; three aircraft damaged Niger's junta accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring a pre-dawn assault on an air force base at Niamey international airport that wounded four soldiers and damaged three aircraft operated by ASKY and Air Côte d'Ivoire. The junta said Russian forces helped repel the attackers.

2026-01-30T05:38:32.334550-08:00

Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring Niamey airport attack; three aircraft damaged

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NTSB to Release Findings on Reagan National Midair Collision; Report Could Spur Policy Reforms

FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

FAA clears SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy Space Center; recommends up to 44 flights per year

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