The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules requiring US aircraft operators to replace or upgrade radio altimeters due to potential interference with wireless carriers' services in the Upper C-band. The estimated cost is about $4.
A fatal helicopter crash in central Arizona has renewed concerns about the effectiveness of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system. The accident occurred January 2, 2026, near Telegraph Canyon, east of Phoenix, when an MD Helicopters MD530F carrying four people crashed in rugged terrain.
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals that the FAA's air traffic control system is struggling with a persistent shortage of certified controllers, despite receiving over 200,000 applications. The GAO attributes the problem to a rigid hiring and training pipeline, age restrictions, and limited flexibility in staffing.
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging immediate action after two fatal Hawker business jet crashes during required post-maintenance stall test flights. The NTSB found that pilot training and qualification standards are being questioned, and manufacturer guidance on handling unexpected stall behavior is lacking.
United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has unveiled the country's new Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. The program was announced on December 17, 2025, and outlines six key pillars to develop the US AAM ecosystem.
A Beechcraft 95-C55 Baron crashed into a car on Florida's I-95 highway after an emergency landing. The incident occurred near Cocoa, Florida, and involved two people on board the plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether major US airlines complied with its emergency order requiring carriers to cut flights at 40 of the nation's busiest airports during the 43-day federal government shutdown. The agency has contacted airlines that operate more than 10 daily flights at any affected airport and is seeking documentation showing compliance.