The FY 2026 THUD Appropriations Act allocates $102.9B focusing on FAA modernization and housing assistance, rescinding CA High-Speed Rail funds.
Air India grounds Boeing 787-8 after pilot reports fuel control switch issue on flight from London to Bengaluru, prompting investigation by DGCA and Boeing.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford accepts NTSB findings on systemic failures causing the 2025 DCA mid-air collision that killed 67, prompting FAA reforms.
The FAA faces a funding lapse starting January 31, 2026, due to a government shutdown from a House-Senate scheduling gap, impacting aviation operations.
FAA and FBI implement strict no drone zones with heavy penalties for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium and downtown San Francisco in 2026.
NTSB releases preliminary findings on the December 2025 Cessna Citation crash in Statesville, NC, involving engine issues and pilot certification questions.
The FAA requires new aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders by early 2027, aligning with global standards and improving safety data.
From February 1, 2026, TSA will charge $45 for identity verification at airport security for travelers without REAL ID or acceptable ID.
IAM warns that US threats to decertify Canadian aircraft and impose tariffs risk harming aerospace workers and aviation safety protocols.
A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a main landing gear wheel departing Las Vegas but safely completed its transatlantic flight to London Heathrow.