The operational testing will reduce the full production time frame. The U.S. Army is accelerating the delivery of its new Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), planning to field…
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Hotline Connecting Pentagon and FAA Has Been Inoperable since 2022
FAA official attributes deadly January helicopter crash to lack of communication. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees testified before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee last week, where…
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Saudi Arabia Commits to $600 Billion Investment in U.S.
President Trump announces the economic commitment during his visit to Riyadh. The White House announced on Tuesday the commitment by Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in the…
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Transportation Secretary Announces New Air Traffic Control System
The current system has had relatively little upgrading in 25 to 30 years. Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the Transportation Department will request Congressional funding for a…
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FAA Announces Permanent Ban on Helicoptors Near D.C. Airport
Safety concerns prompt the airspace restriction following the January collision that killed 67 people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a permanent ban on helicopter flights along a…
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FAA Launches Plan to Expedite Air Traffic Controller Recruitment
New hiring process aims to address staffing shortages and improve aviation safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an initiative to accelerate the hiring of air traffic controllers, following…
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Special Envoy Negotiates Return of 6 Americans and Repatriation of Venezuelans
The previous administration had not even done a “wellness check” on the Americans detained in Venezuela. President Trump’s envoy for special missions, Ric Grenell, recently oversaw the deportation…
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President Trump Orders Immediate Aviation Safety Assessment
The president’s call for a review follows deadly collision between military helicopter and commercial jet. President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting…
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NTSB Will Assist South Korea’s Investigation into Plane Crash
Sunday’s crash at the Muan International Airport killed all but two people on board. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will head an investigation that will include…
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Osprey Aircraft Deemed Safe After Near-Crash and Gearbox Review
Hybrid helicopter-airplanes resume flights after December 9 grounding. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force cleared their V-22 Ospreys for use after grounding them for two weeks. The…
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