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Last Updated: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1:17 PM PDT
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US senator seeks safety reforms after fatal collision between Army helicopter, regional jet
By Reuters: U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz said on Tuesday he will propose broad air safety legislation after a collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in January near Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67 people.

ATC Staffing Shortages Prompt Reduced Rest Periods Before Late-Night Shifts in 2026
By The Air Current: Controllers will now receive 10 hours off before late-night shifts, down from 12.

Avelo Exits Burbank: Why It Is Abandoning the West Coast
By Airways Magazine: What are the reasons behind Avelo's West Coast retreat, and what does it mean for regional air travel in California and beyond?.

American Airlines Is Opening A New Grab & Go Lounge At Its Charlotte Douglas Hub
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In its new quest to become a more premium airline, American Airlines is taking inspiration from United Airlines with the announcement that it is introducing a new Grab & Go lounge concept at its Charlotte Douglas hub.

Provisions By Admirals Club: New American Grab & Go Lounge Concept

US Airports Rush to Bond Market With $10 Billion of New Sales
By Bloomberg: Surging construction costs and booming demand for flights are fueling a rush of debt sales from US airports.

Airbus reveals upgrades to boost A220 appeal
By Air Data News: Airbus has announced a series of key upgrades for its A220 family as part of a broader strategy to enhance the aircraft’s appeal in the increasingly.

Emirates A380 Grounded at JFK for a Week Due to Engine Failure
By Aviation Source: It has been revealed that an Emirates Airbus A380 from Dubai got stuck at New York JFK Airport for a week due to engine trouble.