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Skyborne to launch expanded U.S. flight-school pipeline with ATP-CTP and CFI pathway starting June 8

Skyborne will begin new courses in the U.S. on June 8, expanding its training suite and career pathways for aviation trainees. The update includes an ATP-CTP offering and a CFI (certified flight instructor) pathway designed to broaden downstream opportunities for graduates.

2026-05-12T12:14:21.192691-07:00

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FAA completes Phase 1 of NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, shifting legacy US NOTAM System (USNS) to the cloud

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

The War Zone

Austria confirms Eurofighter Typhoon scrambles against U.S. military aircraft after unauthorized airspace incursions

2026-05-12T09:37:07.686361-07:00

Vertical Mag

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director

2026-05-12T06:46:23.592482-07:00

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USAF T-38 Talon II training jet crashes in Alabama; both pilots eject safely A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon II assigned to Columbus Air Force Base crashed Tuesday in Alabama, according to base officials. Both pilots ejected successfully. The incident adds to a run of training mishaps involving advanced jet trainers, while the Air Force assesses next steps for investigation and safety review.

2026-05-12T14:03:32.458229-07:00

USAF T-38 Talon II training jet crashes in Alabama; both pilots eject safely

Flying Magazine

Skyborne to launch expanded U.S. flight-school pipeline with ATP-CTP and CFI pathway starting June 8 Skyborne will begin new courses in the U.S. on June 8, expanding its training suite and career pathways for aviation trainees. The update includes an ATP-CTP offering and a CFI (certified flight instructor) pathway designed to broaden downstream opportunities for graduates.

2026-05-12T12:14:21.192691-07:00

Skyborne to launch expanded U.S. flight-school pipeline with ATP-CTP and CFI pathway starting June 8

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FAA completes Phase 1 of NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, shifting legacy US NOTAM System (USNS) to the cloud The FAA announced it has implemented Phase 1 of the United States’ NOTAM overhaul successfully, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying the 40-year-old system is being upgraded to improve safety, prevent nationwide airspace shutdowns, and strengthen pilot communications. The agency also credited progress toward moving the legacy US NOTAM System into the cloud.

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

FAA completes Phase 1 of NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, shifting legacy US NOTAM System (USNS) to the cloud

The War Zone

Austria confirms Eurofighter Typhoon scrambles against U.S. military aircraft after unauthorized airspace incursions Austria’s defence ministry says it scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons on two consecutive days to intercept U.S. military aircraft operating without authorization over Austrian territory—likely U-28A aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The government says the issue will be handled through diplomatic channels.

2026-05-12T09:37:07.686361-07:00

Austria confirms Eurofighter Typhoon scrambles against U.S. military aircraft after unauthorized airspace incursions

AeroTime

UK High Court dismisses AMI Industries patent infringement case vs. Martin-Baker over emergency ejection technology A UK High Court judge dismissed AMI Industries’ patent infringement lawsuit against Martin-Baker Aircraft, ending their dispute over technology intended to protect fighter jet pilots during emergency ejections.

2026-05-12T07:10:47.153207-07:00

UK High Court dismisses AMI Industries patent infringement case vs. Martin-Baker over emergency ejection technology

Vertical Mag

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director EASA has named Thibauld Jongen as its aircraft certification director, placing him in charge of the agency’s certification posture and leadership of the function responsible for validating new and modified aircraft designs. The appointment signals a focus on combining innovation with aviation safety expertise within the EU type-certification framework.

2026-05-12T06:46:23.592482-07:00

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director

FlightGlobal

ATSB: QantasLink Dash 8-300 lined up with runway edge lights after cockpit task focus during night departure The ATSB says cockpit checks were handled as ready checks by a QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8-300 crew, but task saturation contributed to an unintended alignment with a runway’s edge lights during a night takeoff at the runway’s edge. The report underscores task prioritization over checklist execution as the primary risk driver.

2026-05-11T23:45:38.258917-07:00

ATSB: QantasLink Dash 8-300 lined up with runway edge lights after cockpit task focus during night departure

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Southwest 737 diverts after cockpit windscreen shatters at 31,000 feet over Oklahoma A Southwest Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore was forced to make an emergency landing after the captain-side cockpit windscreen shattered while cruising at 31,000 feet over Oklahoma on Monday afternoon. The report describes a sudden loss of integrity to the forward windscreen in mid-cruise and subsequent diversion.

2026-05-11T22:12:26.917866-07:00

Southwest 737 diverts after cockpit windscreen shatters at 31,000 feet over Oklahoma

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Skyborne to launch expanded U.S. flight-school pipeline with ATP-CTP and CFI pathway starting June 8

FAA completes Phase 1 of NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, shifting legacy US NOTAM System (USNS) to the cloud

Austria confirms Eurofighter Typhoon scrambles against U.S. military aircraft after unauthorized airspace incursions

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director

News Timeline