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EVA Air suspends Boeing 777 captain after alleged physical altercation with first officer at LAX

EVA Air has suspended the captain of a Boeing 777 pending an internal and regulatory investigation after the pilot allegedly struck the first officer during taxi at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident occurred before departure on a Taipei‑bound flight and prompted immediate airline action.

2026-01-20T16:17:02.198286-08:00

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FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

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X1.9 flare’s CME sparks S4 radiation storm and G4 geomagnetic storm — widespread satellite, GPS and HF impacts reported

2026-01-19T13:03:54.912693-08:00

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Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay

2026-01-20T10:39:19.181718-08:00

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EVA Air suspends Boeing 777 captain after alleged physical altercation with first officer at LAX EVA Air has suspended the captain of a Boeing 777 pending an internal and regulatory investigation after the pilot allegedly struck the first officer during taxi at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident occurred before departure on a Taipei‑bound flight and prompted immediate airline action.

2026-01-20T16:17:02.198286-08:00

EVA Air suspends Boeing 777 captain after alleged physical altercation with first officer at LAX

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FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises The FAA is warning pilots to expect increasing airspace disruptions, reroutes and NOTAMs as US orbital launch activity grows, citing recent mishaps — including a 2025 SpaceX explosion — that have forced urgent closures and operational changes over launch ranges and adjacent air routes.

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

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Air Antilles faces funding shortfall, risks suspension of operations Air Antilles faces a funding shortfall that could force suspension of operations unless new financing or emergency support is secured. The shortfall threatens continuation of the carrier's regional services and raises immediate questions about continuity of flights, staff retention and contractual obligations.

2026-01-20T11:37:03.128684-08:00

Air Antilles faces funding shortfall, risks suspension of operations

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Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay Reporters hosted a live chat answering whether Transportation Security Administration officers and air-traffic personnel are being paid during the government shutdown. The session addressed who is designated 'excepted', what unpaid status means in practice, and how pay uncertainty could affect airport screening and ATC operations.

2026-01-20T10:39:19.181718-08:00

Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay

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ExecuJet MRO Belgium secures US FAA approval to service N‑registered business jets ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium has been granted US FAA approval to perform line maintenance, AOG support and base maintenance on N‑registered business aircraft. The certification expands the Brussels-area facility’s remit to directly support US‑registered business jets operating in Europe and nearby regions.

2026-01-20T04:44:13.713801-08:00

ExecuJet MRO Belgium secures US FAA approval to service N‑registered business jets

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Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg A newly delivered Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 aborted a flight and returned to its departure airport, prompting a public safety debate in Luxembourg. The unexpected return of the type during its introduction to service has raised scrutiny of aircraft reliability and the airline's procedures for bringing a new model into operation.

2026-01-20T02:16:32.962062-08:00

Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg

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ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted Australia's ATSB found a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 Metroliner freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain on 10 February with pitot tube covers still fitted, and produced erroneous airspeed indications during the flight. Investigators said non‑specific operator procedures contributed to the oversight.

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ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

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X1.9 flare’s CME sparks S4 radiation storm and G4 geomagnetic storm — widespread satellite, GPS and HF impacts reported On Jan. 19, 2026 an X1.9 solar flare’s coronal mass ejection struck Earth, producing an S4 radiation event—the strongest since 2003—and a G4 geomagnetic storm that generated aurora as far south as the United States. NOAA confirms ongoing satellite anomalies, GPS degradation, HF outages and potential power‑grid effects.

2026-01-19T13:03:54.912693-08:00

X1.9 flare’s CME sparks S4 radiation storm and G4 geomagnetic storm — widespread satellite, GPS and HF impacts reported

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EVA Air suspends Boeing 777 captain after alleged physical altercation with first officer at LAX

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

X1.9 flare’s CME sparks S4 radiation storm and G4 geomagnetic storm — widespread satellite, GPS and HF impacts reported

Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay

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