Texas launches eVTOL demonstrations under federal aviation pilot
Texas is testing electric air taxis around Dallas-Fort Worth, including planned DFW flights, but the federally backed campaign is not public service.
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Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Miami Runway Overrun
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air after a Miami runway overrun killed five people. Preliminary NTSB data show warnings, high speed and unresolved crew actions.
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FAA reaches 100-tower milestone in surface-safety rollout
The FAA says Surface Awareness Initiative technology is operational at 100 towers, with 44 more planned by year-end as the agency expands runway-safety tools.
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FAA weighs discipline after LaGuardia controllers left early
The FAA is pursuing possible discipline against two LaGuardia controllers who reportedly left early before a deadly March collision. The NTSB has not assigned blame.
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FAA Expands BEYOND Drone Program With Up to Eight New Participants
The FAA is expanding its BEYOND drone program with up to eight government partners, but the move does not create a nationwide rule for routine BVLOS flights.
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NTSB Links White House Construction to Marine One Radio Failure
A preliminary NTSB report says Marine One’s temporary Ellipse operating site lacked radio line of sight before an August 4 loss of separation near Reagan National.
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FAA’s New Air-Traffic Software Is Due for Initial Operations This Fall
The FAA’s new FMDS and SMART systems are designed to spot congestion earlier and improve weather routing, but results will come only after launch.
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FAA expands test of digital departure clearances for general aviation
The FAA is expanding a test that lets eligible general and business aviation pilots request IFR clearances through approved flight apps, but most pilots will see no immediate nationwide change.
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Recent Thunderstorms Repeatedly Disrupted Flights at U.S. Hubs
FAA records show repeated thunderstorm-related ground stops and delays at major U.S. hubs in July, while O’Hare reported only short general delays on August 5.
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FAA awards Ontario International Airport $7.37 million for north-runway rehabilitation
Ontario International Airport received $7,365,632 in FAA funding for north-runway reconstruction and improvements as part of its continuing airfield rehabilitation program.
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FAA restores Boeing authority to certify new 737 MAX and 787 jets
The FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 jets, while keeping inspections and audits in place.
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Long Beach Airport awarded $27 million FAA grant for Taxiway F reconstruction
The FAA awarded Long Beach Airport $27,088,053 to reconstruct aging Taxiway F. The project is planned to proceed after contracting and finish before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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NTSB Finds Overweight Flights and FAA Oversight Failures in Alaska Crash
The NTSB says severe icing, airspeed management, overweight operations and inadequate FAA oversight contributed to the 2025 Bering Air crash that killed 10.
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GAO Finds FAA, TSA Gaps in Aviation Cybersecurity Oversight
A July 16 GAO audit found open FAA and TSA oversight gaps involving cybersecurity roles, monitoring and budget tracking—not a reported attack on aircraft controls.
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East Coast Thunderstorms Disrupted Thousands of Flights July 21
July 21 thunderstorms triggered FAA ground stops at major East Coast hubs, spreading delays through airline networks and raising key refund questions for travelers.
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FAA warns thunderstorms could slow flights today—how U.S. travelers can check official airport status (July 23, 2026)
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA’s July 23 report flags Atlanta, Charlotte, south Florida and Denver. Learn what to check before you go.
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Sea-Tac thunderstorm ground stop lifted: how to check what’s still delayed
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA lifted a Sea-Tac thunderstorm ground stop July 16, but NAS Status shows delays can linger. Here’s how to check.
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FAA: Thunderstorms could delay flights at ATL, Florida hubs and more Friday
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA’s July 17 report lists hubs where thunderstorms may delay flights; here’s what to check now.
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FAA: Thunderstorms could delay ATL/PHL and Florida hubs — Thu, July 16
FAA’s July 16 daily air traffic report warns thunderstorms could delay flights at ATL, PHL and Florida hubs (MCO, MIA, FLL). Here’s what to check.
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How FAA ground stops vs. ground delay programs work in thunderstorm delays
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – Thunderstorms can trigger FAA ground stops or ground delay programs. Here’s what to check tonight.
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FAA NASStatus Shows July 10 Thunderstorm Ground-Stop Signals for Travelers
Friday, July 10 thunderstorm delays showed up as ground-stop and delay signals on FAA’s NASStatus—here’s how to read the alerts before and after you travel.