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Cantwell urges inspector general probe into FAA chief’s airline stock divestment

Sen. Maria Cantwell and other lawmakers are pressing for an inspector general investigation into whether the FAA administrator “profited from deliberately violating his ethics agreement,” focusing on the administrator’s airline stock divestment decisions and related compliance questions.

2026-04-23T07:06:29.361056-07:00

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USAF C-5M Super Galaxy lands on nose after gear malfunction, skids 75% down runway

2026-04-23T07:06:35.433028-07:00

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FAA chief flags controversy over ADS‑B-linked landing fee billing as airport user fees rise

2026-04-23T04:24:32.044106-07:00

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

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USAF C-5M Super Galaxy lands on nose after gear malfunction, skids 75% down runway The USAF C-5M Super Galaxy reportedly touched down with a gear malfunction, then skidded roughly three-quarters of the way down the runway before coming to a stop on its nose. The incident highlights the operational risk of undercarriage failures during landing and the resulting runway exposure window.

2026-04-23T07:06:35.433028-07:00

USAF C-5M Super Galaxy lands on nose after gear malfunction, skids 75% down runway

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Cantwell urges inspector general probe into FAA chief’s airline stock divestment Sen. Maria Cantwell and other lawmakers are pressing for an inspector general investigation into whether the FAA administrator “profited from deliberately violating his ethics agreement,” focusing on the administrator’s airline stock divestment decisions and related compliance questions.

2026-04-23T07:06:29.361056-07:00

Cantwell urges inspector general probe into FAA chief’s airline stock divestment

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FAA chief flags controversy over ADS‑B-linked landing fee billing as airport user fees rise FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency is closely monitoring growing controversy around new airport landing fees tied to ADS-B. He characterized the billing approach as “not the intended use,” as escalating airport user-fee proposals—under review at two Mesa, Arizona airports—raise questions about broader cost and safety impacts nationwide.

2026-04-23T04:24:32.044106-07:00

FAA chief flags controversy over ADS‑B-linked landing fee billing as airport user fees rise

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Australia revises ATC procedures after twin Melbourne runway overruns Australian Transport Safety investigators say new air traffic control procedure changes will improve how “critical information” is communicated to flight crews following twin runway overrun events at Melbourne. The amendments aim to tighten cockpit awareness during operational phases associated with runway excursion risk.

2026-04-22T23:35:35.105935-07:00

Australia revises ATC procedures after twin Melbourne runway overruns

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Gov't orders audit committee to probe Iraqi Airways

2026-04-22T22:04:47.304252-07:00

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Boeing KC-46 completes first aerial refueling test Boeing’s KC-46 tanker marked a key milestone by successfully completing its first aerial refueling test, demonstrating fuel-transfer capability in the initial phase of its flight-testing campaign. The step is the latest progress on a program whose acceptance and defect issues have been under scrutiny by the U.S. Air Force.

2026-04-22T17:50:07.102840-07:00

Boeing KC-46 completes first aerial refueling test

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COMAC pivots C919 supply chain after temporary CFM LEAP-1C export suspension COMAC (Shanghai Pudong) is restructuring its C919 supply chain to reduce exposure to geopolitical and export-related disruptions after the temporary suspension of CFM International LEAP-1C engine exports mid-2025. The move underscores how engine availability and cross-border constraints continue to drive C919 schedule risk.

2026-04-22T16:57:33.475179-07:00

COMAC pivots C919 supply chain after temporary CFM LEAP-1C export suspension

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Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22 Russia’s Rosaviatsiya has canceled recommendations for carriers to suspend ticket sales for flights to and from the UAE, signaling a shift toward restored commercial connectivity. In parallel, Iran has begun reopening aviation operations after a 50-day shutdown tied to the US–Israel war, with Tehran’s main airports returning from April 20 and Iran Air planning a April 22 restart.

2026-04-22T08:35:38.945644-07:00

Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22

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Cantwell urges inspector general probe into FAA chief’s airline stock divestment

USAF C-5M Super Galaxy lands on nose after gear malfunction, skids 75% down runway

FAA chief flags controversy over ADS‑B-linked landing fee billing as airport user fees rise

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

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