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FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights after airline requests systemwide pause

The FAA briefly grounded all JetBlue flights after the carrier requested a network-wide ground stop to address a system outage; the pause was lifted within an hour when JetBlue said it had resolved the issue. The FAA issued an advisory that flights would resume following the airline's notification.

2026-03-09T22:08:16.168564-07:00

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

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Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing

2026-03-09T12:38:28.313098-07:00

IATA

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00

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Türkiye's Azra Jet acquires ACM Air's AOC Azra Jet has acquired the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of ACM Air, according to ch-aviation. The transaction gives Azra Jet regulatory authorization to operate commercially under an existing Turkish AOC; the company did not disclose fleet plans, launch timing or integration details.

2026-03-10T00:58:08.660141-07:00

Türkiye's Azra Jet acquires ACM Air's AOC

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FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights after airline requests systemwide pause The FAA briefly grounded all JetBlue flights after the carrier requested a network-wide ground stop to address a system outage; the pause was lifted within an hour when JetBlue said it had resolved the issue. The FAA issued an advisory that flights would resume following the airline's notification.

2026-03-09T22:08:16.168564-07:00

FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights after airline requests systemwide pause

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Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk A fatal rotor-wash incident at Kadena Air Base last year has drawn renewed attention to helicopter downwash, showing how concentrated rotor-generated winds can cause deadly consequences around airfields and operational areas, prompting calls for clearer procedures, site assessments and training.

2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00

Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk

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Mississippi jury acquits former military aircraft engineer in probe of deadly 2017 crash A federal jury in Mississippi acquitted a former military aircraft maintenance engineer of charges that he made false statements and obstructed justice during the criminal investigation into a deadly 2017 military plane crash near Itta Bena, Mississippi. He had overseen maintenance on the aircraft.

2026-03-09T17:00:42.121380-07:00

Mississippi jury acquits former military aircraft engineer in probe of deadly 2017 crash

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Hartzell Engine Tech wins FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023-09-09 Hartzell Engine Technologies has secured FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for an AeroForce V‑Band clamp as a compliant replacement under Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09. The PMA offering gives operators an FAA‑approved aftermarket option to meet the AD’s mandated V‑band coupling upgrade requirements and support compliance programs.

2026-03-09T14:24:24.172296-07:00

Hartzell Engine Tech wins FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023-09-09

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing Bell says it has completed all flight testing required by the FAA for its fly‑by‑wire 525 super‑medium twin and is in the final stages of certification after a 15‑year development. The company plans to ramp production to meet commercial and military demand but hasn’t set a firm entry‑into‑service date.

2026-03-09T12:38:28.313098-07:00

Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing

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Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future A court has postponed its decision on the future of Air Antilles, leaving the carrier's legal status and potential return to service unresolved. The delay extends uncertainty for regulators, customers and stakeholders while further hearings and evidence are prepared before a final ruling.

2026-03-09T08:38:11.965518-07:00

Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future

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FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights after airline requests systemwide pause

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

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