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Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging regulatory and voluntary changes to reduce inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) during winter, following recent fatal incidents. The TSB says a mix of rulemaking, training and operational measures could prevent similar tragedies and influence international safety practice.

2026-02-11T06:18:57.583336-08:00

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FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons'

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

Flying Magazine

FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations

2026-02-11T06:05:38.683875-08:00

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St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended

2026-02-11T03:33:13.693017-08:00

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Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging regulatory and voluntary changes to reduce inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) during winter, following recent fatal incidents. The TSB says a mix of rulemaking, training and operational measures could prevent similar tragedies and influence international safety practice.

2026-02-11T06:18:57.583336-08:00

Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

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FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations The FAA has clarified when complaints about low-altitude flying meet the threshold for 'careless or reckless' operation violations, issuing a rule that establishes enforcement criteria for low-flying operations. The guidance aims to reduce ambiguity in complaint assessment and enforcement decisions.

2026-02-11T06:05:38.683875-08:00

FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations

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St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended St Helena's sole airport was downgraded from Category 6 over fire-safety shortcomings, prompting regulators to suspend commercial flights and Airlink to halt services, leaving the remote Atlantic island cut off. A temporary Category 4 clearance permits small aircraft for medical evacuations and supply runs while fixes are made.

2026-02-11T03:33:13.693017-08:00

St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended

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FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons' The FAA has ordered a 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport, grounding all flights to and from the airport for “special security reasons.” The agency has provided no public explanation for the restriction, disrupting carriers and travelers across the US–Mexico border region.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons'

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Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant The operator of Moscow Sheremetyevo — via subsidiary Perspektiva and partner PSB — signed an agreement to acquire Domodedovo, auctioned 29 January after a government takeover. Sheremetyevo's CEO says Domodedovo's new runway was built in violation of standards and may need costly reconstruction.

2026-02-10T23:33:27.910331-08:00

Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant

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Uzbekistan CAA suspends Tashkent Air AOC, grounds carrier during probe Uzbekistan's civil aviation authority has suspended Tashkent Air's air operator certificate, immediately grounding the carrier while it conducts a regulatory probe into unspecified concerns. The CAA gave no public timeline for resumption of operations.

2026-02-10T19:34:26.348921-08:00

Uzbekistan CAA suspends Tashkent Air AOC, grounds carrier during probe

AINonline

U.S. Issues Final Rule Requiring Radio‑Altimeter Upgrades The U.S. has issued a rule requiring upgrades to aircraft radio‑altimeters, obliging carriers, OEMs and MROs to implement hardware retrofits and develop compliance plans. The rule will drive large‑scale avionics work across fleets and supply chains, and affect maintenance scheduling and spare inventories.

2026-02-10T16:15:06.478997-08:00

U.S. Issues Final Rule Requiring Radio‑Altimeter Upgrades

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Transport Canada to certify Gulfstream jets, easing US–Canada certification spat Transport Canada is poised to issue type certifications for several Gulfstream business-jet models later this week, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said, a move that appears to resolve a recent US–Canada dispute prompted by President Trump’s threats of tariffs and other retaliatory actions.

2026-02-10T15:48:56.700741-08:00

Transport Canada to certify Gulfstream jets, easing US–Canada certification spat

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Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons'

FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations

St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended

News Timeline