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Pentagon Loans DHS a Military 'Heat Ray' — And Agents Say They Don't Even Need It

The Pentagon has loaned DHS a military "heat ray." Here's what the weapon does, who's legally responsible, and why some agents say it isn't needed.

Latin Times · Oct 22

US certifying Boeing's largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says

The U.S. government is set to announce the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet after years of delays

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

The UN aviation agency has found Beirut’s main airport lacks valid certification, an emergency plan and adequate firefighting resources for long-haul aircraft, potentially delaying the resumption of direct US-Lebanon flights announced by President Donald Trump. Lebanese authorities say corrective measures are underway, while security concerns and regional hostilities pose additional…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Six missing as Boston-bound medical jet disappears off Nantucket after sudden descent: Here’s what we know

A Gulfstream G100 medical evacuation aircraft vanished shortly after departing from Bermuda, carrying six individuals headed for Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard promptly launched a search operation following the moment contact with the plane was lost. Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft descended significantly before disappearing from radar, while authorities are…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that Boeing can proceed with the certification of the 737 MAX 10. A recent panel determined that the software issue does not pose safety concerns for the aircraft. This decision allows for a potential certification of the MAX 10 later this month. Airlines using the…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Boeing 737 MAX software issue: US FAA to convene review on Friday

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a safety review of a software issue affecting Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that could increase pilot workload during a go-around. The review could determine whether the issue affects certification of the 737 MAX 10, which has been delayed pending the FAA’s analysis.…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

FAA Hit a Controller Hiring Record in 2026 — Here's What's Still Broken

The FAA broke its annual controller hiring record in FY2026 with 2,235 new trainees, backed by a $12.5B infrastructure overhaul and gamer outreach.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Delta passengers injured in emergency landing after smoke filled cabin during flight

Eight passengers were also treated on the tarmac after the plane landed in Portugal

The Independent UK · Sep 29

In the 1960s, Donald Bateman built a cockpit warning system after aircraft kept crashing into terrain; by 1973, the FAA was requiring the technology

C. Donald Bateman invented the Ground Proximity Warning System in the 1960s to prevent controlled flight into terrain accidents. This system provides pilots with crucial alerts about dangerous altitude and proximity to terrain. Despite being equipped with the original GPWS, a tragic crash in Peru highlighted its limitations in preventing…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Windshield Shatters Mid-Air: United flight makes emergency return; FAA opens probe

A United Airlines flight carrying 72 people was forced to abort its journey and return to Houston on Sunday when the cockpit windshield shattered shortly after takeoff, scattering glass inside the cockpit.

The Times of India · Sep 29