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US news
fromFast Company
5 days ago

America's 'Laser Dome' starts here

The U.S. military is set to deploy high-energy laser weapons for air defense against weaponized drones after a safety agreement with the FAA.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month | Fortune

The Pentagon and FAA agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after military deployment caused two airspace closures in Texas without proper FAA coordination.
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Burbank Airport could be next scene of mid-air crash, airlines warn NTSB

Commercial airlines warn the next deadly mid-air collision could occur at Burbank Airport; the NTSB urges the FAA to take immediate safety action.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Airlines Are Suspending Flights to Dubai, Iran, and Israel-Here's What to Know

Multiple international carriers, including KLM, Lufthansa Group airlines, British Airways, Air France, United, and Air Canada, suspended or altered Middle East routes.
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

Airlines suspend flights to Dubai and the Middle East: the latest updates for travellers

Several international airlines have temporarily suspended or adjusted flights to parts of the Middle East, amid rising geopolitical risk and updated airspace safety guidance. The move follows reports of a large US naval deployment moving towards the Gulf and intensifying rhetoric between the US and Iran. The changes are affecting routes to Israel, parts of the GCC and Jordan, with airlines stressing that the measures are precautionary and subject to constant operational review.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

FAA Issues Warning To Airlines Flying Over Central and South America

FAA warns airlines to exercise caution over Central and South American airspace because of military activity and possible GPS interference; alerts effective for 60 days.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Congressional probe of DCA collision faults Army, seeks Pentagon review

Military procedures for operating in Washington, D.C. airspace have significant coordination, training, and location-reporting deficiencies that risk civilian and military flights.
US politics
fromFortune
7 months ago

Alaska Air CEO: Why now is the time to innovate for smarter air traffic control | Fortune

Modernize air traffic control with proven technology and funding to reduce delays, increase capacity, and improve efficiency across the aviation system.
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