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Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four‑axis autopilot receives FAA TSOA

The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order Authorization to Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four‑axis autopilot. The TSOA allows certified installations on U.S.-regulated aircraft, accelerating OEM and aftermarket retrofit approvals and simplifying integration with automated flight‑control and autonomy systems for light and medium platforms.

2026-03-09T04:53:02.594630-07:00

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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R over Yellow Sea

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

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Bell and GPMS roll out Foresight MX HUMS across Bell types; Helicopter Express first to migrate Bell 412 EPX from BHVM

2026-03-08T21:32:51.400818-07:00

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Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

2026-03-08T11:58:10.989188-07:00

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Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four‑axis autopilot receives FAA TSOA The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order Authorization to Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four‑axis autopilot. The TSOA allows certified installations on U.S.-regulated aircraft, accelerating OEM and aftermarket retrofit approvals and simplifying integration with automated flight‑control and autonomy systems for light and medium platforms.

2026-03-09T04:53:02.594630-07:00

Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four‑axis autopilot receives FAA TSOA

FlightGlobal

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R over Yellow Sea Australia lodged a diplomatic protest after a PLA Navy helicopter conducted an "unsafe and unprofessional" close intercept of a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R in international waters of the Yellow Sea on 4 March, forcing the Australian aircraft to take evasive action while monitoring North Korean sanctions violations.

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R over Yellow Sea

AINonline

Bell and GPMS roll out Foresight MX HUMS across Bell types; Helicopter Express first to migrate Bell 412 EPX from BHVM Helicopter Express has become the first operator to upgrade its Bell 412 EPX from Bell’s legacy BHVM vibration monitor to GPMS’s Foresight MX HUMS under a Bell-backed upgrade programme unveiled at VertiCon. GPMS and Bell Textron are also partnering to introduce Foresight MX for Bell 505 light-single operators worldwide.

2026-03-08T21:32:51.400818-07:00

Bell and GPMS roll out Foresight MX HUMS across Bell types; Helicopter Express first to migrate Bell 412 EPX from BHVM

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Fatal Kadena Air Base Incident Underscores Helicopter Rotor‑Wash Hazards A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year highlights the severe risks posed by helicopter rotor wash — an underappreciated hazard now receiving heightened attention. The case underlines threats to ground personnel and nearby operations, prompting a closer look at procedures and safety guidance.

2026-03-08T17:08:12.278237-07:00

Fatal Kadena Air Base Incident Underscores Helicopter Rotor‑Wash Hazards

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Partial DHS shutdown and spring-break crowds leave TSA lines up to 3.5 hours at major US airports A partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown has left TSA screeners working unpaid and some failing to show up, producing security wait times as long as 3–3.5 hours at busy hubs including Houston and New Orleans. Travelers are being urged to arrive three to four hours early.

2026-03-08T12:32:20.412774-07:00

Partial DHS shutdown and spring-break crowds leave TSA lines up to 3.5 hours at major US airports

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Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway Belgian investigators' preliminary report suggests cabin baggage — specifically unsecured or improperly stowed items — may have played a role in an SAS Airbus A320 nearly commencing a takeoff roll from a taxiway at Brussels Airport. The finding highlights cabin stowage as a potential operational and human-factor safety issue.

2026-03-08T11:58:10.989188-07:00

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

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Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport Kansas City International Airport was evacuated Sunday after reports of a bomb threat, prompting police, K‑9 teams and FBI investigators to sweep terminals. Aircraft were held on taxiways and some passengers moved to the tarmac; operations resumed that afternoon once authorities cleared the scene.

2026-03-08T11:39:33.661687-07:00

Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport

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Delta faces US$78.75M fuel-dump settlement and TechOps fatal-explosion lawsuit in 2026 Delta is confronting two major legal challenges in 2026: a proposed US$78.75 million settlement over fuel-dump claims and a separate wrongful-death suit stemming from a fatal explosion in its TechOps maintenance operation. The cases create potential financial, operational and reputational exposure for the carrier.

2026-03-08T06:57:30.352745-07:00

Delta faces US$78.75M fuel-dump settlement and TechOps fatal-explosion lawsuit in 2026

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Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four‑axis autopilot receives FAA TSOA

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R over Yellow Sea

Bell and GPMS roll out Foresight MX HUMS across Bell types; Helicopter Express first to migrate Bell 412 EPX from BHVM

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

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