TSA Gold+ program allows private contractors to manage screening and technology procurement at select US airports, enhancing security modernization.
NTSB holds hearings on UPS Flight 2976 crash caused by engine separation due to structural fatigue cracks in 2025, resulting in 15 fatalities.
FAA begins pilot program transitioning select contract towers at Bozeman and Phoenix-Mesa into FAA-operated facilities to address controller shortages.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opens a new $130 million East ARFF Station featuring hybrid-electric fire trucks and enhanced emergency infrastructure.
Surrey Sensors and Certification Center Canada develop clog-free sensors to detect ice build-up, enhancing aviation safety and efficiency with helicopter applications.
The U.S. House approved the ALERT Act requiring integrated ADS-B In tech for aircraft by 2031 after a fatal 2025 midair collision near DCA.
A firefighting aircraft in northern Minnesota was hit by gunfire while battling wildfires. The pilot was unharmed and authorities seek public tips.
NTSB preliminary report details April 2026 Cessna 421C crash near Wimberley, Texas caused by pitot tube icing and loss of control, killing five.
NTSB study reveals 52.8% of fatally injured U.S. pilots tested positive for drugs from 2018-2022, highlighting trends in aviation safety.
A Chicago jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash victim, marking the largest single-death Boeing 737 MAX verdict.
