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USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Crashes Over Western Iraq During Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM Says Non‑Hostile

On March 12, 2026, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed over western Iraq during an aerial-refuelling operation linked to Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM confirmed the two‑aircraft incident was non-combat and not caused by hostile action or friendly fire; investigations are ongoing.

2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00

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Canada revises Operator Oversight Program

2026-03-12T17:14:16.624596-07:00

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Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

2026-03-12T11:34:38.088320-07:00

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AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements

2026-03-12T10:49:21.123074-07:00

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Fatal Kadena incident spotlights helicopter rotor-wash hazard A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the dangers of helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard now attracting greater scrutiny. The event highlights risks to personnel and ground operations near military flight zones and is prompting renewed focus on mitigation and procedures.

2026-03-12T17:54:01.563051-07:00

Fatal Kadena incident spotlights helicopter rotor-wash hazard

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Canada revises Operator Oversight Program Canada has announced changes to its Operator Oversight Program, revising how the regulator oversees commercial air operators. The revisions address oversight processes for AOC holders and apply across scheduled carriers, charters and business aviation operating under Canadian authority, including surveillance activities and reporting expectations.

2026-03-12T17:14:16.624596-07:00

Canada revises Operator Oversight Program

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USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Crashes Over Western Iraq During Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM Says Non‑Hostile On March 12, 2026, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed over western Iraq during an aerial-refuelling operation linked to Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM confirmed the two‑aircraft incident was non-combat and not caused by hostile action or friendly fire; investigations are ongoing.

2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00

USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Crashes Over Western Iraq During Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM Says Non‑Hostile

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Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding Senate Democrats failed Thursday to advance a bill funding the Transportation Security Administration after Republicans insisted any measure include full Department of Homeland Security appropriations. The impasse leaves TSA airport screening operations and staff funding in limbo as lawmakers negotiate broader DHS funding.

2026-03-12T11:34:38.088320-07:00

Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

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AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements AOPA says momentum is building behind a federal ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida passed a similar law and multiple states and airports signaled support. The proposal aims to tighten operator privacy protections around ADS‑B broadcasts, drawing backing from general aviation groups and local authorities.

2026-03-12T10:49:21.123074-07:00

AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements

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Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate Slovenia's civil aviation authority has permanently revoked Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate, stripping the carrier of its legal authorization to conduct commercial and business flights. The decision ends Alpavia's ability to operate under a Slovenian AOC and forces immediate operational and contractual changes for affected partners.

2026-03-12T10:28:19.375231-07:00

Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate

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RMCI and Onboard Systems link Pegasus rescue hoists to local access and cloud fleet visibility RMCI and Onboard Systems have partnered to deliver a software suite and ground station for the Pegasus rescue hoist, enabling operators to access hoist and mission data locally in remote environments while synchronizing telemetry to a cloud platform for fleet-wide visibility and monitoring worldwide.

2026-03-12T04:54:09.106366-07:00

RMCI and Onboard Systems link Pegasus rescue hoists to local access and cloud fleet visibility

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RMCI, KGB Aviation to Offer SkyLog‑125 Crash‑Survivable 25‑Hour FDR/CVR Integrated with XRDS HUMS RMCI and KGB Aviation will offer the SkyLog‑125, a crash‑survivable flight data and cockpit voice recorder with 25‑hour retention, integrated with RMCI’s XRDS HUMS. The package feeds predictive‑maintenance analytics, supports post‑incident investigation, improves fleet readiness and reduces life‑cycle costs.

2026-03-12T04:54:08.415580-07:00

RMCI, KGB Aviation to Offer SkyLog‑125 Crash‑Survivable 25‑Hour FDR/CVR Integrated with XRDS HUMS

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USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Crashes Over Western Iraq During Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM Says Non‑Hostile

Canada revises Operator Oversight Program

Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements

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