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USAF KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq; CENTCOM says not due to hostile or friendly fire

A USAF KC-135 aerial-refuelling tanker crashed in Iraq; CENTCOM said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire and that rescue operations are ongoing. Details on cause and the number or condition of crew have not been released.

2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00

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Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

2026-03-12T11:34:38.088320-07:00

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AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements

2026-03-12T10:49:21.123074-07:00

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Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate

2026-03-12T10:28:19.375231-07:00

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USAF KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq; CENTCOM says not due to hostile or friendly fire A USAF KC-135 aerial-refuelling tanker crashed in Iraq; CENTCOM said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire and that rescue operations are ongoing. Details on cause and the number or condition of crew have not been released.

2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00

USAF KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq; CENTCOM says not due to hostile or friendly fire

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Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding Senate Democrats failed Thursday to advance a bill funding the Transportation Security Administration after Republicans insisted any measure include full Department of Homeland Security appropriations. The impasse leaves TSA airport screening operations and staff funding in limbo as lawmakers negotiate broader DHS funding.

2026-03-12T11:34:38.088320-07:00

Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

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AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements AOPA says momentum is building behind a federal ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida passed a similar law and multiple states and airports signaled support. The proposal aims to tighten operator privacy protections around ADS‑B broadcasts, drawing backing from general aviation groups and local authorities.

2026-03-12T10:49:21.123074-07:00

AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements

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Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate Slovenia's civil aviation authority has permanently revoked Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate, stripping the carrier of its legal authorization to conduct commercial and business flights. The decision ends Alpavia's ability to operate under a Slovenian AOC and forces immediate operational and contractual changes for affected partners.

2026-03-12T10:28:19.375231-07:00

Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate

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RMCI and Onboard Systems link Pegasus rescue hoists to local access and cloud fleet visibility RMCI and Onboard Systems have partnered to deliver a software suite and ground station for the Pegasus rescue hoist, enabling operators to access hoist and mission data locally in remote environments while synchronizing telemetry to a cloud platform for fleet-wide visibility and monitoring worldwide.

2026-03-12T04:54:09.106366-07:00

RMCI and Onboard Systems link Pegasus rescue hoists to local access and cloud fleet visibility

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RMCI, KGB Aviation to Offer SkyLog‑125 Crash‑Survivable 25‑Hour FDR/CVR Integrated with XRDS HUMS RMCI and KGB Aviation will offer the SkyLog‑125, a crash‑survivable flight data and cockpit voice recorder with 25‑hour retention, integrated with RMCI’s XRDS HUMS. The package feeds predictive‑maintenance analytics, supports post‑incident investigation, improves fleet readiness and reduces life‑cycle costs.

2026-03-12T04:54:08.415580-07:00

RMCI, KGB Aviation to Offer SkyLog‑125 Crash‑Survivable 25‑Hour FDR/CVR Integrated with XRDS HUMS

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Middle East airspace disruptions strand passengers as carriers avoid Dubai Emirates diverted services and returned aircraft — including EK163, which landed in Dublin with 384 passengers — after Iranian-linked strikes and drone activity disrupted Middle East airspace. British Airways and KLM are avoiding Dubai for weeks while Emirates resumes select routes and urges travellers to check status.

2026-03-12T02:34:10.500028-07:00

Middle East airspace disruptions strand passengers as carriers avoid Dubai

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Kadena Air Base fatality spotlights helicopter rotor‑wash risk A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year highlights the underappreciated danger of helicopter rotor wash, which can produce lethal debris and downwash hazards to ground personnel and nearby civilians. The case has renewed scrutiny of operating procedures, training and perimeter controls.

2026-03-11T17:18:50.717839-07:00

Kadena Air Base fatality spotlights helicopter rotor‑wash risk

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USAF KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq; CENTCOM says not due to hostile or friendly fire

Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

AOPA: Momentum builds for ADS‑B flight‑privacy bill after Florida law and state, airport endorsements

Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate

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