Mar 19 2026

FAA Helicopter Aircraft Separation Rule Reshapes Operations in Class B and C Airspace Posted by RSS Feed

FAA helicopter aircraft separation rule follows DCA review, tightening safety in mixed helicopter

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Mar 19 2026

GPS Interference Testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM 24 - 28 MAR Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGWHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NEW MEXICO(WSMRNM) 26-60 24 – 28

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Mar 19 2026

Boeing 777-9 approved for Phase 4A of Type Inspection Authorization Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA approved the fourth phase of Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) testing for the Boeing

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Mar 19 2026

A-10s Now Hunting Iranian Fast Attack Craft in the Strait of Hormuz Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Air Force A-10s in maritime attack role are hunting small Iranian fast attack boats that could

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Mar 19 2026

ANALYSIS: Bangor Challenger crash highlights importance of bizav winter operations Posted by RSS Feed

During a severe winter storm on Jan. 25, a Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed while taking off from

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Mar 19 2026

FAA and DOT introduce measure to prevent collisions caused by visual separation Posted by RSS Feed

DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced on Wednesday a new general

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Mar 19 2026

IATA releases Long‑Term Demand Projections report for air travel Posted by RSS Feed

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP)

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Mar 18 2026

U.S. Air Force to Update U-2 Dragon Lady Defensive System Posted by RSS Feed

The iconic 70-year-old spy plane is receiving updates to its AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System.

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Mar 18 2026

Could This Be Our Best Ever Look at America’s Elusive RQ-180? Posted by RSS Feed

According to Greek outlet OnLarissa, a flying wing aircraft, clearly not a B-2 Spirit, was

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Mar 18 2026

AVL Runway Closures Posted by RSS Feed

Good morning. Please be advised that, weather permitting, AVL will have scheduled a nighttime

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Mar 18 2026

Enough Is Enough: Government Shutdown Airport Closures Are Now a Real Threat Posted by RSS Feed

The idea of ‘government shutdown airport closures’ is no longer just a theory. Federal officials are

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Mar 18 2026

Name Announced for France’s Next Generation Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Posted by RSS Feed

The France Libre, or Free France, will be powered by two nuclear reactors, displace just shy of

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Mar 18 2026

What drives business aircraft depreciation … and why each model is different Posted by RSS Feed

What if two jets of the same age, bought in the same year, lost value at wildly different rates?

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Mar 18 2026

Embraer celebrates 25 years of Master Aeronautical Engineering program Posted by RSS Feed

Embraer has announced that it will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Master of Science in

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Mar 18 2026

VIP Movement Notification - Dallas, TX Posted by RSS Feed

24 MAR, 2026DALLAS, TX5 NMR – 4,999FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Mar 18 2026

Smaller airports could close due to Department of Homeland Security shutdown Posted by RSS Feed

Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News on Tuesday that smaller airports in the

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Mar 18 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Federal Aviation Administration Announce New Measure to Enhance Safety between Airplanes & Helicopters Posted by Admin

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced a new measure to enhance safety in areas where helicopters often cross both arrival and departure paths near busy airports.

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Mar 18 2026

Bell Completes SPINE Upgrades on First Two H-1 Aircraft Posted by Admin

Amarillo, TX. (March, 17 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced the completion of the first AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft to receive full upgrades to their structure and power delivery mechanisms under the US Marine Corps’ SPINE program. The program was recently renamed from Structural Improvement and Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) to the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) program to emphasize the importance of this essential modernization effort and to highlight the increased survivability and lethality SPINE will enable throughout the lifetime of the H-1 fleet.

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Mar 18 2026

Japan’s “Platypus” EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Flies for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

Japan has started the flight testing of the EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, whose unusual shape has

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Mar 18 2026

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings orders 20 Airbus A350F freighter aircraft Posted by RSS Feed

Airbus announced on Monday that Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has placed an order for 20 Airbus A350F

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Mar 18 2026

US Air Flight 1016 - A Cabin Crew Perspective Posted by RSS Feed

US Air flight 1016 crashed into a neighbourhood just outside of Charlotte/Douglas International

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Mar 18 2026

GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator Used for the First Time in Combat Posted by RSS Feed

CENTCOM says multiple 5,000 lb GBU-72/B Advanced 5K Penetrator munitions were used on hardened

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Mar 18 2026

Northgate Aviation Elevates Second-Generation Leader to President Posted by RSS Feed

Northgate Aviation, Inc., the aviation services company operating the full-service fixed-base

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Mar 17 2026

VIP Movement Notification - Memphis, TN Posted by RSS Feed

23 MAR, 2026Memphis, TN30/10 NMR – 17,999FT MSLSpecific instructions and restrictions are available

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Mar 17 2026

VIP Movement Notification – Austin, TX Posted by RSS Feed

23-24 MAR, 2026AUSTIN, TX5 NMR – 4,999FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Mar 17 2026

Beyond Aero completes preliminary review of hydrogen-electric business jet Posted by RSS Feed

Beyond Aero has announced that it has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its

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Mar 17 2026

EA-18G Growlers Appear to Be Flying Over Iran with Four Anti-Radiation Missiles Posted by RSS Feed

SEAD missions appear to be still a big focus of Operation Epic Fury, with EA-18Gs shown flying with

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Mar 17 2026

GPS Interference Testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM 20 - 15 MAR Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGWHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NEW MEXICO(WSMRNM) 26-06 20 – 25

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Mar 17 2026

Arcadia Jets expands owner-flown expertise with addition of Blaze Grubbs Posted by RSS Feed

Arcadia Jets, a boutique aircraft sales and acquisitions firm, is proud to announce the addition of

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Mar 17 2026

FAA warns of unapproved parts that were sold by Superior Panel Technology Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA has released a notification that certain parts manufactured and sold by Superior Panel

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