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Dayton Area Firms Land $200 Million In Defense Contracts

University Of Dayton Research Institute, Joby, Collins Aerospace All Get Contracts The University of Dayton Research Institute has received a contract from the Air Force Research Institute with a ceiling of $85 million for research “to enable a vehicle system...

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Do AI And Air Traffic Control Mix?

CEO Addresses Anxiety About New FAA AI Assisted Software And Air Traffic Control Decisions Phillip Buckendorf, co-founder and CEO of Air Space Intelligence (ASI), the company building the AI-assisted software for the FAA said that humans will still be making...

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Navy Puts SeaGuardian To The Test

MQ-9B Maritime Drone Takes Center Stage At Whidbey Island The U.S. Navy is taking a closer look at how an uncrewed aircraft could expand maritime patrol capabilities. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian recently joined naval aviation leaders at Naval Air Station Whidbey...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.04.26)

“We haven’t concluded whether this is a safety-of-flight issue or not, but we will be delaying the 10 ... until we’re satisfied that we don’t have an issue here.” Source: FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, speaking at a press conference on...

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FAA Approves New Gulfstream Simulator

FlightSafety’s New Convertible Device Brings Expanded G600 And G700 Training Capability To Long Beach Gulfstream pilots in the United States now have a new place to sharpen their skills as FlightSafety International adds a highly flexible simulator to its Long...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.04.26)

Aero Linx: Australian Parachute Federation (APF) The Australian Parachute Federation (APF) is the peak body for the administration, regulation and representation of Australian Sport Parachuting. This is achieved by promoting skydiving and maintaining a high level of safety and by...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.04.26): Discrete Frequency

Discrete Frequency A separate radio frequency for use in direct pilot-controller communications in air traffic control which reduces frequency congestion by controlling the number of aircraft operating on a particular frequency at one time. Discrete frequencies are normally designated for...

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States Challenge FAA Drone Review

15 States And Harris County Challenge The FAA’s Environmental Framework For Expanding Commercial Drone Delivery A legal challenge is putting the FAA’s national environmental review for drone package delivery under scrutiny. The case could influence how quickly certified operators expand...

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EAA Opens Scholarship Applications

Flight Training And College Students Can Apply For 2026-27 Aviation Funding For aspiring pilots, mechanics, engineers, and aviation professionals, the path forward can hinge on something as practical as tuition. The EAA Aviation Foundation has opened applications for its 2026-27...

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Hero FlyDubai Pilot Says He Was ‘Fighting For My Life’

Captain Smit Machchhar Recalled Saying, 'This Is The Last Push Smit, Do It, The Door Is Right There’ Capt. Smit Machchhar, the FlyDubai pilot who heroically opened the plane's cockpit door after being stabbed by his copilot in a mid-flight...

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