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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

The FAA announced a major reorganization, consolidating safety oversight from five units into a single Safety Oversight Office and creating three offices to lead safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation technologies. The restructure aims to increase efficiency and speed ATC modernization and drone/eVTOL integration.

2026-01-26T14:34:26.491546-08:00

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USHST launches confidential peer-support program for rotorcraft pilots

2026-01-26T08:43:37.138516-08:00

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DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters

2026-01-26T08:09:39.560162-08:00

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2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

2026-01-24T13:14:38.671937-08:00

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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units The FAA announced a major reorganization, consolidating safety oversight from five units into a single Safety Oversight Office and creating three offices to lead safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation technologies. The restructure aims to increase efficiency and speed ATC modernization and drone/eVTOL integration.

2026-01-26T14:34:26.491546-08:00

FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

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USHST launches confidential peer-support program for rotorcraft pilots The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has launched a confidential, peer-based support program for rotorcraft pilots, modeled on airline peer-support schemes. The initiative provides a non-disciplinary channel for pilots to seek mental-health, fatigue or operational-stress support and complements existing safety and training frameworks.

2026-01-26T08:43:37.138516-08:00

USHST launches confidential peer-support program for rotorcraft pilots

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DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters DRF Luftrettung is expanding its in‑house pilot training while advancing next‑generation air‑ambulance platforms, positioning itself as the benchmark for aeromedical helicopter operations in Germany and beyond. The operator’s integrated focus on workforce development and fleet modernization aims to boost availability and mission capability.

2026-01-26T08:09:39.560162-08:00

DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters

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2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy elevates space from a peripheral concern to a core warfighting domain, driving immediate changes in doctrine, budget priorities and force structure. The Space Force is prioritizing workforce rebuilding while a major budget plan signals altered pacing for satellite acquisition and operations.

2026-01-24T13:14:38.671937-08:00

2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

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House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI A House Transportation & Infrastructure panel approved legislation to establish digital pilot certificates and to support transitions of military controllers into FAA air traffic control roles. Separately, the FAA certified the first California college under its enhanced Air Traffic Controller Collegiate Training Initiative, expanding formal recruitment pathways.

2026-01-23T08:04:40.213090-08:00

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

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10 U.S. universities cleared to let ATC candidates skip FAA Academy, widening training pipeline The FAA has cleared 10 U.S. universities whose air-traffic control programs replicate the FAA Academy curriculum, allowing candidates to bypass the Academy in Oklahoma City. The move shortens the training pipeline and could help ease a chronic controller shortage by accelerating placement of qualified trainees.

2026-01-23T07:23:08.722282-08:00

10 U.S. universities cleared to let ATC candidates skip FAA Academy, widening training pipeline

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Preparing for the crises you can't see coming: aviation's incident‑response playbook Aviation's institutionalized incident‑response systems — rehearsed, refined and pressure‑tested over decades — are the industry's answer to low‑probability, high‑consequence events at altitude. The op‑ed argues carriers, regulators and suppliers should export those practices across operations to strengthen resilience and improve crisis outcomes for passengers and crews.

2026-01-23T07:02:08.156810-08:00

Preparing for the crises you can't see coming: aviation's incident‑response playbook

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CAE and Volocopter partner to build global eVTOL pilot training as VoloCity moves toward certification and serial production CAE and Volocopter announced a partnership to develop, certify and deploy a global pilot training programme for eVTOL air taxis. The tie‑up comes as Volocopter advances the VoloCity toward EASA SC‑VTOL compliance, FAA concurrent validation and production approvals.

2026-01-23T02:15:16.861370-08:00

CAE and Volocopter partner to build global eVTOL pilot training as VoloCity moves toward certification and serial production

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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

USHST launches confidential peer-support program for rotorcraft pilots

DRF Luftrettung expands pilot pipeline and readies next‑generation rescue helicopters

2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

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