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NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months

The NTSB found a pilot judgment error caused a Cessna Citation III hail-damage event over Colorado, with details not coming to light until an anonymous complaint three months later. The finding highlights reporting delays and decision-making lapses in adverse-weather encounters.

2026-04-20T11:21:59.046347-07:00

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

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Frontier Airlines files second federal lawsuit against American Airlines over alleged Boston Logan ground collision damage to Ai

2026-04-20T07:16:34.503720-07:00

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Boeing’s 2026 certification juggling act: 777-9 near-term flight entry alongside tight MAX 7/10 approval windows

2026-04-20T06:04:42.469203-07:00

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SNC details “Freedom Trainer” clean-sheet jet for U.S. Navy aviator training, positioning it as a no-compromise cost-saver Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) provided details on its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer offering for U.S. Navy aviator training, framing the aircraft as a “no-compromise” solution designed to cut training costs. The update comes as the Navy pursues replacement of legacy undergraduate jet training aircraft via UJTS competition.

2026-04-20T11:36:27.047365-07:00

SNC details “Freedom Trainer” clean-sheet jet for U.S. Navy aviator training, positioning it as a no-compromise cost-saver

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NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months The NTSB found a pilot judgment error caused a Cessna Citation III hail-damage event over Colorado, with details not coming to light until an anonymous complaint three months later. The finding highlights reporting delays and decision-making lapses in adverse-weather encounters.

2026-04-20T11:21:59.046347-07:00

NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months

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US Army Corps of Engineers pushes doctrine and software to enable helicopter landings on Arctic ice The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ research and development effort is working to overturn “old assumptions” about the hazards of landing on frozen lakes, with a focus on expanding options for helicopter operations—specifically supporting Black Hawk landing concepts through new enabling tools.

2026-04-20T11:07:37.696901-07:00

US Army Corps of Engineers pushes doctrine and software to enable helicopter landings on Arctic ice

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran Qatar’s civil aviation authority has issued a NOTAM enabling the gradual resumption of foreign airline operations through Hamad International Airport under global safety standards. The move marks the first reopening of Qatar’s airspace to international carriers since February 28, following a comprehensive safety assessment and weeks of widespread disruption.

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Frontier Airlines files second federal lawsuit against American Airlines over alleged Boston Logan ground collision damage to Ai Frontier Airlines has lodged a second federal lawsuit against American Airlines, seeking compensation for damage it says resulted from a collision involving one of its aircraft during ground operations at Boston Logan Airport. The claim centers on alleged harm to an Airbus A321, with reported damages of $670,000.

2026-04-20T07:16:34.503720-07:00

Frontier Airlines files second federal lawsuit against American Airlines over alleged Boston Logan ground collision damage to Ai

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Boeing’s 2026 certification juggling act: 777-9 near-term flight entry alongside tight MAX 7/10 approval windows Boeing is simultaneously running two certification tracks into 2026: the 777-9’s production flight and the narrow, time-sensitive approval windows for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10. The company’s schedule has limited tolerance for delays as it manages regulatory and operational hand-in-hand.

2026-04-20T06:04:42.469203-07:00

Boeing’s 2026 certification juggling act: 777-9 near-term flight entry alongside tight MAX 7/10 approval windows

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Cirrus expects strong European demand for Vision Jet as EASA type certification nears Cirrus says it is seeing strong demand for its Vision Jet in Europe ahead of an expected EASA type certification later this year. The certification timeline is central to how quickly Cirrus can convert interest in the market into aircraft deliveries and operator adoption.

2026-04-20T02:14:15.543307-07:00

Cirrus expects strong European demand for Vision Jet as EASA type certification nears

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SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to win JCAB Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification SkyDrive says Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), under MLIT, has granted it Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification—marking the first time a dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan has received the regulator’s design-organization approval. The milestone is tied to JCAB/MLIT’s certification and oversight framework for advanced air mobility developers.

2026-04-19T22:06:23.640993-07:00

SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to win JCAB Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification

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NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran

Frontier Airlines files second federal lawsuit against American Airlines over alleged Boston Logan ground collision damage to Ai

Boeing’s 2026 certification juggling act: 777-9 near-term flight entry alongside tight MAX 7/10 approval windows

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