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U.S. military uses directed‑energy laser to down CBP drone over Texas; FAA closes Fort Hancock/El Paso airspace

The U.S. military used a directed‑energy laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over West Texas, prompting the FAA to close airspace near Fort Hancock/El Paso and bar flights on Feb. 26. Lawmakers have condemned the operation and flagged aviation safety concerns.

2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00

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White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

2026-02-26T18:53:29.318114-08:00

AINonline

North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual 2026: key changes operators must implement

2026-02-26T16:06:37.856061-08:00

Flying Magazine

Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash

2026-02-26T13:35:58.864993-08:00

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DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft operated by VSR Aviation (Delhi International) and imposed tighter regulatory oversight of the operator. The move adds to a recent string of DGCA enforcement actions focusing on operator compliance and safety management.

2026-02-26T23:31:27.064362-08:00

DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator

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White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair publicly criticized American Airlines’ recent flight delays and said the administration is watching the industry more closely. His comments signal potential for heightened federal oversight of U.S. carriers amid strained regulator capacity and policy uncertainty.

2026-02-26T18:53:29.318114-08:00

White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

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U.S. military uses directed‑energy laser to down CBP drone over Texas; FAA closes Fort Hancock/El Paso airspace The U.S. military used a directed‑energy laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over West Texas, prompting the FAA to close airspace near Fort Hancock/El Paso and bar flights on Feb. 26. Lawmakers have condemned the operation and flagged aviation safety concerns.

2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00

U.S. military uses directed‑energy laser to down CBP drone over Texas; FAA closes Fort Hancock/El Paso airspace

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Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones Treaties, safety standards and liability rules are evolving, forcing airlines, airports and drone operators to reassess operational, certification and commercial risk. Legal and regulatory expertise will be essential as international agreements and national liability frameworks redefine compliance, insurance exposure and responsibilities across manned and unmanned aviation.

2026-02-26T16:15:02.212988-08:00

Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones

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North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual 2026: key changes operators must implement The 2026 North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual issues a set of procedural and airspace changes for NAT flights, updating route structures, communications and contingency arrangements. Airlines and operators must review and implement the revisions to flight planning, dispatch and ATC coordination before they take effect.

2026-02-26T16:06:37.856061-08:00

North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual 2026: key changes operators must implement

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Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation Canada’s updated regulatory-fee proposals for air transport and general aviation outline changes to how airlines and private operators are charged for oversight and services. The measures will alter operating costs and compliance obligations across carriers, charter operators and GA businesses, prompting industry review.

2026-02-26T16:06:37.769088-08:00

Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

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Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash On Feb. 25, 2026 Dana Justin Diamond, widow of a UPS Flight 2976 pilot, filed a negligence suit naming Boeing, General Electric and VT San Antonio Aerospace over the Nov. 2025 MD-11F crash near Louisville that killed 15 after an engine separated during takeoff.

2026-02-26T13:35:58.864993-08:00

Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash

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Repeat serial stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Milan Svetlana Dali, who previously stowed away on a New York–Paris flight in 2024, was arrested at Milan Malpensa after allegedly sneaking through TSA screening at Newark Liberty and boarding a United Newark–Milan flight without a ticket while on probation. The incident raises fresh questions about screening gaps.

2026-02-26T12:33:12.163231-08:00

Repeat serial stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Milan

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U.S. military uses directed‑energy laser to down CBP drone over Texas; FAA closes Fort Hancock/El Paso airspace

White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual 2026: key changes operators must implement

Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash

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