VAI Survey Highlights Gaps In Readiness For 2027 SMS Mandate
A new VAI survey finds more than 25% of vertical aviation operators are still unprepared or only starting Safety Management System implementation.
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Seized Stinson To Be Returned, Charges Dropped
Red Lake Nation tribal authorities prepare to drop all charges.
FAA Evaluating Airspace Risks From Proposed “Triumphal Arch”
The FAA is reviewing whether a proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch” near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport could impact flight safety.
FAA Completes First Phase Of NOTAM System Overhaul
The agency is transitioning to a new cloud-based system designed to improve reliability, reduce outages, and modernize delivery to pilots and dispatchers.
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JetBlue Seeks FAA Extension Over A220 Cockpit Barrier Delay
Airline asks for more time after Airbus confirms barrier systems will not be ready for 2026 deadline.
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Senate To Press FAA On DCA Crash Safety Changes
Senators will question Bryan Bedford over safety failures tied to the 2025 DCA midair collision.
FAA Proposes CF34 Engine Inspections Following Fatal Challenger Crash
The FAA proposed new inspections for CF34 engines after a fatal 2024 Challenger crash linked to corrosion-related thrust loss.
FAA Proposes Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure
The FAA has proposed new rules to restrict drone operations near critical infrastructure.
Senators Seek Probe Into FAA Chief’s Airline Stock Divestiture
Three Senate Democrats are urging an ethics probe into FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford over claims he delayed selling airline stock.
FAA Expanding Weather Camera Network
FAA expands weather cameras to improve pilot safety in remote regions.
