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Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to overhaul portions of the FAA's type‑certification process for electric air taxis and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft, aiming to boost transparency and speed approvals as developers face costly, time‑consuming certification hurdles.

2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00

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Delta damages passenger's specialized wheelchair, leaving her in pain; airline to pay repairs

2026-02-18T12:05:34.508438-08:00

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Delta HOU–ATL flight returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit; suspect detained

2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00

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United flight grounded at Newark after bullet found; aircraft declared crime scene

2026-02-18T09:33:20.757197-08:00

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Delta damages passenger's specialized wheelchair, leaving her in pain; airline to pay repairs A Yonkers woman with cerebral palsy says Delta staff damaged her specialized wheelchair during a recent flight, leaving her in daily, "excruciating" pain. Delta has apologized and pledged to cover repair costs, raising questions about handling of mobility aids and disability accommodations.

2026-02-18T12:05:34.508438-08:00

Delta damages passenger's specialized wheelchair, leaving her in pain; airline to pay repairs

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U.S. court dismisses investor securities suit over two 737 MAX crashes A U.S. court dismissed a securities fraud lawsuit against Boeing alleging wrongdoing tied to two 737 MAX crashes. The suit was filed by a firm that purchases recovery rights from liquidating investment funds and sought damages stemming from the accidents.

2026-02-18T10:10:05.356848-08:00

U.S. court dismisses investor securities suit over two 737 MAX crashes

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United flight grounded at Newark after bullet found; aircraft declared crime scene A United Airlines flight at Newark was grounded after a bullet was discovered in an overhead bin, prompting authorities to declare the aircraft a crime scene and open a security investigation. Passengers were held while law enforcement and airport security processed the jet.

2026-02-18T09:33:20.757197-08:00

United flight grounded at Newark after bullet found; aircraft declared crime scene

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Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to overhaul portions of the FAA's type‑certification process for electric air taxis and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft, aiming to boost transparency and speed approvals as developers face costly, time‑consuming certification hurdles.

2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00

Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

Airbus

Transport Canada grants type certification for Airbus H175, clearing path for Canadian operations Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has granted type approval for Airbus Helicopters’ H175, clearing the medium‑twin to operate in Canada and removing a key regulatory barrier to market entry. The certification positions the H175 for sales, leases and operational deployment across Canadian civil and public‑service missions.

2026-02-18T07:56:03.575787-08:00

Transport Canada grants type certification for Airbus H175, clearing path for Canadian operations

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Delta HOU–ATL flight returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit; suspect detained A Delta Air Lines flight from Houston William P. Hobby (HOU) to Atlanta (ATL) made an emergency return shortly after takeoff early Wednesday after a passenger attempted to access the cockpit, the pilot told air traffic controllers. Police met the aircraft at the gate and detained the suspect.

2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00

Delta HOU–ATL flight returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit; suspect detained

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Operators warned to brace for flight disruptions as intelligence flags imminent attacks on Iran Dyami Security Intelligence warned clients that attacks on Iran appear imminent, prompting airlines and operators to prepare for potential flight disruptions across the region. The advisory signals possible rapid route suspensions, re‑routings and heightened safety measures for carriers serving Gulf and nearby airspace.

2026-02-18T05:50:06.067375-08:00

Operators warned to brace for flight disruptions as intelligence flags imminent attacks on Iran

Vertical Mag

Preventing CFIT: Essential pilot skills to avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain Practical pilot skills — threat recognition, automation management, stabilized-approach decision-making and disciplined go-around execution — are the most effective defenses against Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT). This piece outlines how recurrent, scenario-based training and procedural discipline build those competencies and reduce CFIT risk.

2026-02-18T05:39:54.627257-08:00

Preventing CFIT: Essential pilot skills to avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain

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Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

Delta damages passenger's specialized wheelchair, leaving her in pain; airline to pay repairs

Delta HOU–ATL flight returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit; suspect detained

United flight grounded at Newark after bullet found; aircraft declared crime scene

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