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Vertical Mag • Jen Nevans, March

PHI Aviation extends rotorcraft service life with proactive crack-detection program

PHI Aviation has launched a structured service-life continuation program centered on proactive crack-detection inspections to reduce downtime, protect aircraft assets and extend the productive life of aging rotorcraft airframes. The initiative aims to keep more helicopters mission-capable and delay costly retirements or heavy structural repairs.

2026-03-27T01:50:49.911451-07:00

Associated Press

Kauai tour helicopter crashes off Na Pali Coast, killing three and injuring two

2026-03-26T21:19:21.609170-07:00

Reuters

United 737 triggered TCAS RA after Army Black Hawk crossed its approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

Associated Press

Siblings indicted after improvised explosive device found outside MacDill AFB gate

2026-03-26T10:20:17.049557-07:00

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PHI Aviation extends rotorcraft service life with proactive crack-detection program PHI Aviation has launched a structured service-life continuation program centered on proactive crack-detection inspections to reduce downtime, protect aircraft assets and extend the productive life of aging rotorcraft airframes. The initiative aims to keep more helicopters mission-capable and delay costly retirements or heavy structural repairs.

2026-03-27T01:50:49.911451-07:00

PHI Aviation extends rotorcraft service life with proactive crack-detection program

Associated Press

Kauai tour helicopter crashes off Na Pali Coast, killing three and injuring two A tour helicopter carrying one pilot and four passengers crashed on Kalalau Beach along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, killing three and injuring two. Emergency crews responded to the remote-scene crash; the operator — chosen by visitors for a 4.9 Google rating and rescue background — has prompted safety and oversight questions.

2026-03-26T21:19:21.609170-07:00

Kauai tour helicopter crashes off Na Pali Coast, killing three and injuring two

Reuters

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United 737 triggered TCAS RA after Army Black Hawk crossed its approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe A United Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana experienced a TCAS Resolution Advisory after a U.S. Army UH‑60 Black Hawk crossed its path, coming within about 500 feet. The FAA has opened an investigation into the near‑collision.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

United 737 triggered TCAS RA after Army Black Hawk crossed its approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe

The War Zone

KC-135 Veteran: 'Epic Fury' Is Straining Tanker Readiness, Maintainers and Aircrews Retired Col. Troy Pananon, a former KC‑135 commander, warns Operation Epic Fury's sustained high‑tempo sorties are straining Stratotanker availability, maintenance teams and aircrews, degrading readiness across the tanker fleet and creating sustainment and crew‑fatigue risks for prolonged refuelling operations.

2026-03-26T13:18:14.918603-07:00

KC-135 Veteran: 'Epic Fury' Is Straining Tanker Readiness, Maintainers and Aircrews

AeroTime

Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight reportedly shot down after being mistaken for a drone Media outlets report Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight aircraft was reportedly shot down by Russian air-defence forces after being mistaken for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and Koshkin may have been killed. Details remain unconfirmed as authorities and independent sources seek verification.

2026-03-26T12:50:36.306461-07:00

Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight reportedly shot down after being mistaken for a drone

AINonline

Strong Aero's AeroLink STC enables external Starlink Mini as a major alteration for Part 23 aircraft Strong Aero's AeroLink kit enables external installation of SpaceX's Starlink Mini on Part 23 airplanes and has been designated a major alteration, allowing installation via an STC pathway. The classification clarifies compliance and maintenance obligations and accelerates retrofit deployment for light aircraft fleets.

2026-03-26T10:40:29.026184-07:00

Strong Aero's AeroLink STC enables external Starlink Mini as a major alteration for Part 23 aircraft

Associated Press

Siblings indicted after improvised explosive device found outside MacDill AFB gate Federal prosecutors have indicted a brother and sister after an alleged improvised explosive device was found March 16 outside the visitors’ center gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, prompting a shelter-in-place and an FBI investigation. The pair now face federal explosives and related charges as authorities continue evidence-gathering.

2026-03-26T10:20:17.049557-07:00

Siblings indicted after improvised explosive device found outside MacDill AFB gate

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Spanish court rules cabin‑crew work 'arduous and dangerous', opens path to early full pensions A Madrid court has ruled cabin‑crew work is 'arduous and dangerous', finding it can cause premature ageing and health conditions. The judgment opens a path for Spanish flight attendants to seek early retirement with full pensions, potentially forcing airlines and regulators to reassess pension and labour rules.

2026-03-26T09:38:15.161994-07:00

Spanish court rules cabin‑crew work 'arduous and dangerous', opens path to early full pensions

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PHI Aviation extends rotorcraft service life with proactive crack-detection program

Kauai tour helicopter crashes off Na Pali Coast, killing three and injuring two

United 737 triggered TCAS RA after Army Black Hawk crossed its approach to John Wayne; FAA opens probe

Siblings indicted after improvised explosive device found outside MacDill AFB gate

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