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Taiwan grounds F-16 fleet, pushes U.S. to fast‑track Auto‑GCAS retrofits after F‑16V loss

Taiwan has grounded its entire F-16 fleet and halted training after an F-16V went missing on Jan. 6; the pilot reported computer malfunctions before transmissions ceased. Taipei is pressing the U.S. to accelerate Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System retrofits across its F-16V fleet.

2026-01-07T22:04:51.597809-08:00

FlightGlobal

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost

2026-01-07T13:41:02.209758-08:00

The Air Current

FAA pushes final powered‑lift safety continuum to mid‑2026, a setback for eVTOL certification

2026-01-07T14:01:33.179316-08:00

AINonline

Business aviation records 35 accidents and 143 deaths — worst safety year since 2011

2026-01-07T10:32:13.108161-08:00

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Taiwan grounds F-16 fleet, pushes U.S. to fast‑track Auto‑GCAS retrofits after F‑16V loss Taiwan has grounded its entire F-16 fleet and halted training after an F-16V went missing on Jan. 6; the pilot reported computer malfunctions before transmissions ceased. Taipei is pressing the U.S. to accelerate Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System retrofits across its F-16V fleet.

2026-01-07T22:04:51.597809-08:00

Taiwan grounds F-16 fleet, pushes U.S. to fast‑track Auto‑GCAS retrofits after F‑16V loss

The Air Current

FAA pushes final powered‑lift safety continuum to mid‑2026, a setback for eVTOL certification The FAA has delayed publication of the final powered‑lift safety continuum until mid‑2026, postponing the guidance that defines certification expectations for eVTOL and other powered‑lift aircraft. The slippage compresses manufacturers' certification schedules and could push back Type Certification milestones tied to the document.

2026-01-07T14:01:33.179316-08:00

FAA pushes final powered‑lift safety continuum to mid‑2026, a setback for eVTOL certification

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FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost The FAA has proposed a rule to protect radio altimeters from interference by expanded 5G wireless networks, requiring US operators to replace or upgrade about 58,600 units across fleets. The move would impose a minimum industry bill of $4.5 billion for equipment and retrofits.

2026-01-07T13:41:02.209758-08:00

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost

AINonline

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Business aviation records 35 accidents and 143 deaths — worst safety year since 2011 Business aviation suffered 35 accidents last year that killed 143 people, marking the sector's deadliest annual toll since 2011. The spike reverses recent safety gains and brings fresh scrutiny to pilot training, maintenance regimes and operational risk across corporate and light business aircraft fleets.

2026-01-07T10:32:13.108161-08:00

Business aviation records 35 accidents and 143 deaths — worst safety year since 2011

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Workers allege SpaceX dismissed toxic-exposure complaints at Redmond Starlink lab after hospitalization and miscarriage Employees at SpaceX's Starlink lab in Redmond, Washington say management dismissed complaints about toxic exposures after workers suffered serious health effects, including at least one hospitalization and a miscarriage. Workers allege the company failed to address hazards or provide adequate protections at the facility.

2026-01-07T10:22:09.211774-08:00

Workers allege SpaceX dismissed toxic-exposure complaints at Redmond Starlink lab after hospitalization and miscarriage

AINonline

Airwolf adds Japan STCs for lithium‑ion battery installs on Airbus, Bell, Enstrom and MD helicopters Airwolf Aerospace has won Japanese supplemental type certificates permitting installation of lithium‑ion battery systems across popular rotorcraft from Airbus, Bell, Enstrom and MD, clearing a regulatory pathway for certified aftermarket battery retrofits and enabling operators and MROs in Japan to pursue approved electrification upgrades.

2026-01-07T08:25:17.098387-08:00

Airwolf adds Japan STCs for lithium‑ion battery installs on Airbus, Bell, Enstrom and MD helicopters

FreightWaves

Air Cargo Carriers reimburses U.S. Postal Service after admitting falsified delivery timestamps Regional cargo carrier Air Cargo Carriers has paid a settlement to resolve U.S. government charges that it falsified delivery timestamps to conceal late U.S. Postal Service deliveries. The carrier admitted manipulating time-stamps on mail records and reimbursed the USPS to settle the claims.

2026-01-07T08:11:02.044432-08:00

Air Cargo Carriers reimburses U.S. Postal Service after admitting falsified delivery timestamps

AINonline

Inside Garmin’s hangars: avionics retrofits and an FAA DataComm demo point to practical ways to modernize legacy aircraft A tour of Garmin’s hangars explains how the company designs integrated avionics packages and retrofit workflows that modernize legacy cockpits. It also outlines an FAA DataComm demonstration showing how upgraded avionics can integrate with ATC systems to deliver improved operational capability and sustainment for older aircraft.

2026-01-07T08:05:43.515490-08:00

Inside Garmin’s hangars: avionics retrofits and an FAA DataComm demo point to practical ways to modernize legacy aircraft

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Taiwan grounds F-16 fleet, pushes U.S. to fast‑track Auto‑GCAS retrofits after F‑16V loss

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of 58,600 radio altimeters, at least $4.5B cost

FAA pushes final powered‑lift safety continuum to mid‑2026, a setback for eVTOL certification

Business aviation records 35 accidents and 143 deaths — worst safety year since 2011

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