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Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia

Airbus has deployed an A321XLR (registration F‑WXLR) to Alcantarí International Airport, Sucre, Bolivia — 3,104 m (10,184 ft) elevation — for a six‑day high‑altitude certification campaign. The tests will exercise the XLR’s hot‑and‑high performance and gather data for regulatory validation.

2026-04-02T23:52:11.160844-07:00

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Azur Air reshuffles executives amid Rostransnadzor probe; regulator says no grounds for wider inspections

2026-04-02T22:31:25.722567-07:00

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FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

2026-04-02T15:06:03.547353-07:00

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

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Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia Airbus has deployed an A321XLR (registration F‑WXLR) to Alcantarí International Airport, Sucre, Bolivia — 3,104 m (10,184 ft) elevation — for a six‑day high‑altitude certification campaign. The tests will exercise the XLR’s hot‑and‑high performance and gather data for regulatory validation.

2026-04-02T23:52:11.160844-07:00

Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia

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Azur Air reshuffles executives amid Rostransnadzor probe; regulator says no grounds for wider inspections Azur Air has reshuffled senior executives in response to a Rostransnadzor probe into operational disruptions, a move described as intended to placate the transport regulator. Rostransnadzor meanwhile said it sees no grounds for broader inspections of airlines after its review.

2026-04-02T22:31:25.722567-07:00

Azur Air reshuffles executives amid Rostransnadzor probe; regulator says no grounds for wider inspections

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FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals The FAA has granted Horizon Air a one-year compliance extension to install secondary cockpit barriers in new Embraer regional jets, a safety rule decades in the making. The decision proceeds despite opposition from the USA's largest pilot union and alters Horizon's rollout timetable.

2026-04-02T15:06:03.547353-07:00

FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

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Pentagon weighs anti‑drone laser deployments at US sites The Pentagon is considering broader deployment of laser‑based counter‑drone systems at select U.S. locations after a series of drone incursions near military bases and other sensitive sites. The deliberation signals an effort to accelerate fielding of directed‑energy tools to detect and defeat small UAS on domestic soil.

2026-04-02T13:25:58.058091-07:00

Pentagon weighs anti‑drone laser deployments at US sites

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier Brazil's civil aviation regulator has revoked the air operator certificate of regional carrier MAP Linhas Aéreas, immediately grounding the airline. The decision removes MAP from service and will disrupt its regional capacity until the regulator issues further details and next steps.

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

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Dirty Dozen #2 — Recognize and Mitigate Stress to Prevent Human Error Not recognizing stress ahead of emergencies or urgent issues can inhibit decision-making and performance, increasing the risk of human error and potentially causing serious consequences. This installment of the Dirty Dozen highlights the need to identify stressors early and implement mitigation to preserve safety and operational effectiveness.

2026-04-02T11:30:40.318557-07:00

Dirty Dozen #2 — Recognize and Mitigate Stress to Prevent Human Error

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Airbus Helicopters expands safety toolkit to improve rotorcraft safety record Florence Verlut, head of aviation safety and quality at Airbus Helicopters, describes the company’s effort to expand its safety toolkit to help improve the rotorcraft sector’s safety record. She framed the initiative as a coordinated move to support operators and raise industry-wide safety standards.

2026-04-02T10:31:24.769041-07:00

Airbus Helicopters expands safety toolkit to improve rotorcraft safety record

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Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt Climate-driven shifts are increasing the frequency and severity of turbulence, challenging assumptions embedded in aircraft design and cockpit procedures. Avionics, weather sensing and pilot training are struggling to keep pace, forcing operators and regulators to reassess safety margins, routing and equipment requirements.

2026-04-02T09:38:58.975981-07:00

Climate change is altering turbulence patterns as cockpits scramble to adapt

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Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia

Azur Air reshuffles executives amid Rostransnadzor probe; regulator says no grounds for wider inspections

FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

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