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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump tariff threat

Transport Canada has issued type certification for Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, clearing the American-built models for operation in Canada. The approvals follow public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had complained Canada had delayed sign-off and threatened tariffs and other measures.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Bloomberg

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown

2026-02-20T14:04:56.660030-08:00

Bloomberg

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing, inspection and data-access gaps weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

2026-02-20T13:45:29.629558-08:00

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Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will brief lawmakers on Capitol Hill next week about the temporary closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas, earlier this month. Duffy announced the briefing but provided no further public details about causes, timeline or operational impacts.

2026-02-20T14:04:56.660030-08:00

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown

Flying Magazine

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl' The NTSB found the fatal crash of aviation vlogger 'TNFlygirl' in a high-performance airplane resulted from the pilot's lack of experience and skill, with autopilot confusion and possible impairment contributing. Investigators say automation mismanagement during a critical flight phase produced loss of control.

2026-02-20T13:45:29.629558-08:00

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump tariff threat Transport Canada has issued type certification for Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, clearing the American-built models for operation in Canada. The approvals follow public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had complained Canada had delayed sign-off and threatened tariffs and other measures.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump tariff threat

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing, inspection and data-access gaps weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog found the Federal Aviation Administration's air‑carrier maintenance oversight of United Airlines was weakened by staffing shortfalls, planning deficiencies and failures in inspection and data access, leaving unresolved safety risks despite slow agency efforts to address the gaps.

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing, inspection and data-access gaps weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance

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White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms White House threats to withhold or challenge certification for Gulfstream business jets have revived industry and regulator calls to reform aircraft type‑certification and validation processes, senior leaders say. The dispute has exposed long‑standing frictions in cross‑border validation and prompted proposals to tighten oversight and harmonize approvals.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

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Iridium eyes aviation comms overhaul as Certus nears safety clearance; Aireon advances space‑based VHF Iridium is positioning its Certus L‑band service for imminent safety clearance and sees an opening to disrupt conventional cockpit and air–ground communications, while Aireon is pressing ahead with a space‑based VHF capability—setting up a potential commercial and regulatory fight over how future ATC voice and data links are delivered.

2026-02-20T07:25:32.663858-08:00

Iridium eyes aviation comms overhaul as Certus nears safety clearance; Aireon advances space‑based VHF

Flying Magazine

Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters Another month-long run of mechanical failures has underscored how aircraft reliability directly affects operations, reducing fleet availability and increasing maintenance burdens for carriers and MROs. The episode exposes vulnerabilities in parts supply, inspection capacity and contingency planning that risk higher delays and costs.

2026-02-20T05:13:40.375223-08:00

Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters

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Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles A woman has been federally charged after allegedly kicking an Etihad Airways flight attendant aboard a flight bound for Washington Dulles, authorities say. She faces up to 20 years in prison under federal assault statutes, highlighting continuing threats to crew safety and in‑flight security enforcement.

2026-02-20T04:01:18.005907-08:00

Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump tariff threat

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing, inspection and data-access gaps weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

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