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Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk

The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel has ordered operators of Israel Aerospace Industries‑converted Boeing 747‑400 freighters to inspect wiring near cockpit oxygen bottle hoses after chafing was found, citing a risk of arcing and fire. The directive requires targeted checks on affected airframes to assess potential damage.

2026-01-02T09:55:22.866437-08:00

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Frontier requires doctor's notes from flight attendants amid flu surge

2026-01-02T11:10:05.838321-08:00

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NTSB: Hawker 900XP spun into crash during crew‑flown post‑maintenance stall test after wing leading‑edge icing contamination

2026-01-02T07:48:33.669839-08:00

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U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns

2026-01-02T08:27:12.679234-08:00

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Frontier requires doctor's notes from flight attendants amid flu surge Frontier Airlines will require flight attendants to provide doctor's notes to corroborate sick leave as illness rates rise across its workforce. The airline introduced the verification policy amid a flu surge that has increased crew absences and prompted closer attendance controls.

2026-01-02T11:10:05.838321-08:00

Frontier requires doctor's notes from flight attendants amid flu surge

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FAA finds Santa Monica Municipal Airport violated federal grant-assurances on use of airport revenues In a Director’s Determination issued Dec. 22, FAA Director Michael Helvey concluded that Santa Monica Municipal Airport’s fee and revenue structure violated federal grant assurances governing how airport-generated funds must be spent, finding the airport non‑compliant with conditions attached to federal airport grants.

2026-01-02T10:35:56.357157-08:00

FAA finds Santa Monica Municipal Airport violated federal grant-assurances on use of airport revenues

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Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel has ordered operators of Israel Aerospace Industries‑converted Boeing 747‑400 freighters to inspect wiring near cockpit oxygen bottle hoses after chafing was found, citing a risk of arcing and fire. The directive requires targeted checks on affected airframes to assess potential damage.

2026-01-02T09:55:22.866437-08:00

Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk

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U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns Congress has introduced legislation to keep the Federal Aviation Administration operating during federal government shutdowns, authorizing continued agency activity to prevent disruption of air traffic services, safety oversight and certification work that often stalls when funding lapses. The measure seeks to shield essential FAA personnel and processes from funding gaps.

2026-01-02T08:27:12.679234-08:00

U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns

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NTSB: Hawker 900XP spun into crash during crew‑flown post‑maintenance stall test after wing leading‑edge icing contamination The NTSB found a Hawker 900XP crashed in Utah on Feb. 7, 2024 while the crew conducted a post‑maintenance, crew‑flown stall test. Investigators concluded contamination of the wing leading edges and reinstalled de‑ice panels, combined with inadequate stall training, led to an unrecoverable spin and crash.

2026-01-02T07:48:33.669839-08:00

NTSB: Hawker 900XP spun into crash during crew‑flown post‑maintenance stall test after wing leading‑edge icing contamination

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Honeywell and Harmon Eyes unveil Pilot State Monitoring system to detect pilot sleep and drowsiness Honeywell and Harmon Eyes have unveiled a Pilot State Monitoring system for the flight deck that continuously monitors pilots for sleep or drowsiness and issues alerts when impaired attention is detected. The system is aimed at providing an additional layer of in-cockpit safety monitoring to mitigate fatigue-related risk.

2026-01-02T07:07:47.083304-08:00

Honeywell and Harmon Eyes unveil Pilot State Monitoring system to detect pilot sleep and drowsiness

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FAA issues AD for iron contamination in powder‑metal HPT stage 1 and 2 disks on GE90 engines powering Boeing 777s The FAA issued an airworthiness directive after iron contamination was discovered in powder‑metal high‑pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks on GE90 engines that power Boeing 777s. The agency said one disk of each HPT stage is affected by the directive.

2026-01-02T06:45:10.435321-08:00

FAA issues AD for iron contamination in powder‑metal HPT stage 1 and 2 disks on GE90 engines powering Boeing 777s

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Rain disrupts B-2 Spirit Rose Bowl flyover for first time in 20 years Rain nearly grounded the B-2 Spirit at the 2026 Rose Bowl, forcing cancellation of its planned parade flyover for the first time in 20 years; the stealth bomber was able to perform a dramatic halftime pass, giving a shortened but high‑visibility demonstration.

2026-01-02T06:06:09.620022-08:00

Rain disrupts B-2 Spirit Rose Bowl flyover for first time in 20 years

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Israel orders inspections of IAI‑converted 747‑400 freighters after cockpit oxygen‑hose chafing raises arcing/fire risk

Frontier requires doctor's notes from flight attendants amid flu surge

NTSB: Hawker 900XP spun into crash during crew‑flown post‑maintenance stall test after wing leading‑edge icing contamination

U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns

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