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Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

U.S. Coast Guard aviation leadership sharply criticized Federal Aviation Administration changes to congested Washington, D.C., airspace following a January 2025 midair collision, arguing the revisions may increase the risk of a serious accident involving helicopters.

2026-06-23T10:40:09.473915-07:00

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Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

2026-06-23T11:40:29.073499-07:00

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EASA emergency order: urgent wing-spar crack inspections for 16 Airbus A380s after structural component cracks found

2026-06-23T05:32:31.997938-07:00

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US Coast Guard helicopter crash in Alaska during training flight injures all four crew (no deaths reported)

2026-06-23T05:13:49.901908-07:00

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Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights Yakovlev’s MC-21-310 has demonstrated a range of about 2,000nm (3,800km) during test flights using a payload that simulates a full passenger complement. The programme is described as supporting an initial delivery configuration and real-life operating conditions.

2026-06-23T11:40:29.073499-07:00

Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

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Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision U.S. Coast Guard aviation leadership sharply criticized Federal Aviation Administration changes to congested Washington, D.C., airspace following a January 2025 midair collision, arguing the revisions may increase the risk of a serious accident involving helicopters.

2026-06-23T10:40:09.473915-07:00

Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

Reuters

TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff Since the tournament began June 11, U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues, TSA said Tuesday. The figure highlights the scale of unauthorized UAS activity around major events and the need for operators to plan for sustained security enforcement.

2026-06-23T08:56:52.590139-07:00

TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff

Air Data News

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EASA emergency order: urgent wing-spar crack inspections for 16 Airbus A380s after structural component cracks found EASA has issued an emergency airworthiness directive ordering immediate wing-spar crack inspections on 16 Airbus A380 aircraft following findings of cracks in structural components inside the wing. Operators are instructed to complete checks on affected jets, including five aircraft flagged for inspection before further flight.

2026-06-23T05:32:31.997938-07:00

EASA emergency order: urgent wing-spar crack inspections for 16 Airbus A380s after structural component cracks found

Vertical Mag

US Coast Guard helicopter crash in Alaska during training flight injures all four crew (no deaths reported) A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashed in Alaska during a training flight, leaving all four crew members injured with only minor injuries reported. The Coast Guard said it does not yet know the cause and will investigate. The incident comes days after a deadly B-52 disaster in the region.

2026-06-23T05:13:49.901908-07:00

US Coast Guard helicopter crash in Alaska during training flight injures all four crew (no deaths reported)

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NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses NASA’s safety advisers say progress continues in resolving issues with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, but a return to flight may not occur for as long as a year. The schedule uncertainty follows NASA’s earlier suspension of crewed Starliner flights pending corrective actions.

2026-06-22T18:57:39.576531-07:00

NASA says Starliner return to flight could slip by up to a year as safety review progresses

Wall Street Journal

Critics say governments are misusing aviation safety tracking tools to charge additional fees for private aircraft A new policy push is drawing fire for using aviation safety-related tracking capabilities to collect fees and taxes from private aircraft. The argument: operators already pay existing charges, while authorities can leverage surveillance-derived flight information to extract additional revenue.

2026-06-22T18:55:23.449965-07:00

Critics say governments are misusing aviation safety tracking tools to charge additional fees for private aircraft

Flying Magazine

Maryland flight school crash kills 2 Israelis and 1 Canadian during suspected training flight Maryland State Police say three people died in an airplane crash believed to have occurred during a training flight. The victims were identified as two Israelis and one Canadian, underscoring the ongoing safety risk in pilot-instruction operations and the importance of rapid, accurate cause determination.

2026-06-22T11:12:14.516495-07:00

Maryland flight school crash kills 2 Israelis and 1 Canadian during suspected training flight

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Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

EASA emergency order: urgent wing-spar crack inspections for 16 Airbus A380s after structural component cracks found

US Coast Guard helicopter crash in Alaska during training flight injures all four crew (no deaths reported)

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