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politics1 day ago•27 min saved

House nixes Senate air-safety ROTOR Act, setting up rival bill showdown

The House voted 264-133 to reject the Senate-passed ROTOR Act, stalling a bipartisan air-safety measure and highlighting a split within Republicans over aviation policy. House leaders and key chairs opposed the ROTOR Act, pushing their own ALERT Act alternative, while victims’ families and the NTSB supported ROTOR; the Pentagon had reversed course on ROTOR due to budget and security concerns. With ROTOR defeated, a House markup of the rival ALERT Act is anticipated, and cross‑chamber talks on aviation safety and related funding and policy issues continue in a fractious political environment.

via Politico|

#aviation-safety #congress #gop-divisions

politics1 day ago•26 min saved

DHS Shutdown Stalemate Drags On as SOTU Approaches

Amid a partial government shutdown, Senate Democrats blocked a second House-passed DHS funding bill, signaling stalled talks as President Trump prepares to press for a DHS reopening during the State of the Union. The day also features a House fight over aviation-safety legislation (ROTOR Act) and a competing plan (ALERT Act), a briefing on Iran ahead of the SOTU, and other Capitol-side developments (Gonzales resignation questions, Spanberger policy retreat).

via Politico|

#aviation-safety #government-shutdown #immigration

politics1 day ago•19 min saved

GOP quietly signals plan to tweak aviation-safety bill by defeating ROTOR Act on the floor

House GOP leaders privately told members they could let the Senate-passed ROTOR Act fail on the floor to address its flaws, with Johnson acknowledging issues raised by the Pentagon and others. House Republicans aligned with Graves and Rogers are pushing their own ALERT Act, and if ROTOR fails, they plan to move a House markup next week to incorporate House input, setting up a high-stakes House–Senate clash over aviation-safety provisions such as ADS-B In and funding. The vote ultimately went down under a two-thirds-necessary fast-track rule, leaving the legislation’s fate uncertain as negotiations continue.

via Politico|

#alert-act #aviation-safety #house-vote

world21 days ago•7 min saved

Air India Grounds Boeing 787 After Pilot Flags Fuel-Control Switch Issue

Air India has grounded one Boeing 787 after a pilot reported a fuel-control switch issue as regulators continue probing last year’s Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people. The airline said it will involve the OEM to review the pilot’s concerns and has checked fuel switches across its 787 fleet with no issues found, while cockpit communications from the June 12 flight feature in early assessments.

via Dawn|

#air-india #aviation-safety #boeing-787

transportation25 days ago•6 min saved

NTSB preliminary findings point to multiple factors in Biffle plane crash

The NTSB’s preliminary eight-page report on the December 18 Statesville crash that killed seven people, including former NASCAR star Greg Biffle, cites instrument failures, limited cockpit recording, and the absence of a certified co-pilot, but stops short of a definitive cause; investigators say a cascade of issues likely contributed, with a final finding not expected until 2027.

via Charlotte Observer|

#aviation-safety #biffle #note-only-five-allowed-adjust-accordingly

politics26 days ago•4 min saved

Trump's Decertification Threat to Canadian Jets Sparks Aviation Safety Debate

Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft in the US, a move critics say would politicize aviation safety and could disrupt flights if applied to new deliveries; the FAA would ultimately decide eligibility, while existing aircraft would not be affected. The feud also comes amid Canada’s own Gulfstream certification delays and broader concerns about how certification is handled in practice.

via Business Insider|

#aviation-safety #bombardier #certification

transportation26 days ago•22 min saved

NTSB prelim focuses on electrical/instrument issues in Biffle crash

The NTSB released a preliminary report on the Statesville, NC plane crash that killed Greg Biffle and six others, indicating the flight experienced electrical and flight-instrument anomalies that likely degraded the pilot’s situational awareness. The aircraft returned toward the airport and executed an unstabilized approach, first impacting the runway lighting short of the runway. No evidence of engine or structural failure was found; both engines were producing power at impact and major flight controls were accounted for. Key issues cited include a malfunctioning left-side altitude indicator, possible additional inoperative left-side instruments, the Garmin GTN-750 unit stopping to record airspeed and heading, and degraded cockpit voice recorder audio consistent with an electrical power issue. The report is preliminary and may change; a final determination on probable cause is typically issued 12–24 months after an accident.

via Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site|

#aviation-safety #greg-biffle #ntsb

us-news27 days ago•10 min saved

A Year After the Potomac Collision: Grief, Questions, and Aviation Safeguards

One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.

via wamu.org|

#aviation-safety #faa #midair-collision

science28 days ago•2 min saved

Gear-up NASA Landing at Ellington Field Triggers Investigation

A NASA aircraft landed belly-down at Ellington Field in Houston after a mechanical issue caused a gear-up landing; first responders secured the scene, the runway was closed for aircraft removal, NASA will conduct a thorough investigation, and all crew are safe.

via abc13.com|

#aviation-safety #ellington-field #gear-up-landing

politics29 days ago•3 min saved

FAA Overhaul Aims to Accelerate Safety and Sky Modernization

Trump-appointed leaders unveiled the largest FAA reorganization in history, creating a Safety Oversight Office to implement a single safety management system, an Airspace Modernization Office to accelerate NAS upgrades, and an Advanced Aviation Technologies Office for drones and air mobility, while consolidating finance, IT, and HR under the administrator; backed by a $12.5 billion funding down payment and Flight Plan 2026, the plan aims to speed modernization, improve safety data sharing, and expand oversight with no staff reductions.

via Department of Transportation (.gov)|

#advanced-aviation-technologies #airspace-modernization #aviation-safety

world1 month ago•42 min saved

FAA Flags Potential Military Activity Over Latin American Airspace

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines about possible military activities in parts of Latin America that could disrupt flight routes, advising operators to monitor conditions and be prepared to adjust paths or schedules as needed.

via Forbes|

#airlines #aviation-safety #faa

world1 month ago•5 min saved

EASA urges airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid rising regional tensions

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency warns air operators not to fly within Iranian airspace due to a high likelihood of misidentification and potential Iranian defense responses to perceived attacks, amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions; operators are advised to exercise caution and implement contingency plans for flights near regional U.S. bases.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#airspace #aviation-safety #easa

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

NTSB: Boeing Knew of Recurrent Engine-Mount Flaws Before UPS Louisville Crash

The NTSB says a recurring crack in the left-engine mounting on a UPS cargo plane that crashed in Louisville may have contributed to the disaster; Boeing had previously said such fractures would not affect flight safety, and the same flaw has appeared in at least four other instances on three airplanes, though investigators have not yet determined a final cause.

via The New York Times|

#aviation-safety #boeing #engine-mount

world1 month ago•3 min saved

South Korea Plane Crash: Safety Failures and Contributing Factors

A government-commissioned study using supercomputer simulations revealed that the concrete embankment at Muan Airport significantly worsened the 2024 Jeju Air crash, and without it, almost no fatalities would have occurred. The study also indicated that the embankment violated regulations, contradicting earlier government claims, and has influenced ongoing investigations and policy discussions on aviation safety and infrastructure regulation.

via 조선일보|

#aviation-safety #collision-simulation #jeju-air-crash

world1 month ago•5 min saved

FAA Warning Preceded Arizona Helicopter Crash That Killed Four

A tragic helicopter crash in Arizona that killed four Oregonians is believed to have been caused by a collision with a long slackline, raising concerns about the lack of oversight and safety measures for the growing extreme sport of highlining, especially in public lands where longer lines are being installed without sufficient communication with aviation authorities.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#arizona #aviation-safety #helicopter-crash