Somali pilot praised after landing faulty passenger plane on seashore https://t.co/kD5XzmuLWD ...

The NTSB called for aviation safety reforms to address failures that led to a midair collision that killed 67 people last year at Reagan Washington National Airport https://t.co/YXxi9kfDri ...

Geopolitical Risk - A jet carrying Libya's army chief lost contact [1] - Turkey reports the loss of contact with the jet [1]

It happened over the Caribbean at 38,000 ft. >> Unidentified traffic 12:00 closing 10 miles level not known. >> Air traffic control on the Dutch island of Kurissau notified a private US business jet headed to Fort Lauderdale of an aircraft in the same airspace.Seconds later, the business jet reported a close call. >> We just got that traffic. I don't know how we didn't get an RA for that, but they were really close.An RA is a resolution advisory, an automated cockpit warning to take evasive action to avoid ...

Industry Impact of Government Shutdown - The reckless government shutdown is making the job of ensuring passenger safety and security more difficult and dangerous [2] - The aviation industry's morale is low due to tragedies, poor decisions, and problematic policies since the beginning of the year [4] - Capacity cuts are tasking carriers with creating a new jigsaw puzzle for routes and crew placement, leading to inconsistency and logistical concerns [7][8] - Flight attendants are experiencing schedule changes at the last minute, impacting their ability to plan for the future [10] - The industry expresses solidarity with TSA agents and air traffic controllers who are not being paid during the shutdown [2][11] Safety and Security Concerns - The primary responsibility of crew members is to ensure the safety and security of passengers [1] - Aviation travel is still the safest form of travel in the United States, but this reality may be eroded [6] - Flights are operating at 98% capacity on average, highlighting safety and security concerns [12] - Incidents of conflict on flights are increasing, though not yet at COVID levels, due to cascading delays [15] Advocacy and Congressional Relations - The Association of Professional Flight Attendants represents 28,000 colleagues [1] - The industry is urging lawmakers to reopen the government, emphasizing safety and security concerns [12] - There is hope for a bipartisan resolution that does not strip away access to affordable healthcare [14]

Incident Summary - An aircraft operating from the USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of takeoff [1] - All crew members of the aircraft were safely recovered [1]

Aviation Safety Legislation - Senate Commerce Committee released a bipartisan bill to boost aviation safety [1] - The bill is a response to the midair collision near Washington earlier this year [1]

Incident Summary - Two Delta regional jets collided at LaGuardia Airport before 10 p.m[1] - Flight 5155, taxiing for takeoff, struck Flight 5047, which was arriving from Charlotte [1] - The collision resulted in damage to the nose and windscreen of one plane and a sheared wing on the other [1] Investigation and Response - The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident [2] - Air traffic control (ATC) instructed Flight 5155 to hold short and yield [3] - Delta Airlines is cooperating with authorities to review the incident, prioritizing customer and personnel safety [4] - A full NTSB report could take a year or longer [5] Impact and Aftermath - One minor injury to a flight attendant was reported; none of the 85 passengers were harmed [4] - Aviation experts suggest a possible communication breakdown between ATC and the flight crew could be a focus of the investigation [5]

Aviation Safety Concerns - Increased air traffic congestion leads to more reported close calls, raising concerns despite the rarity of serious incidents [4] - Many near-misses occur at or near airports, highlighting the danger in traffic patterns [6][7] - Air traffic controller shortages and outdated technology in control towers contribute to collision risks [7] - FAA reports over 1,300 runway incursions in 2025, with three classified as serious incidents where collisions were avoided [8] Technological Solutions and Advancements - Honeywell's new Anti-collision software aims to provide pilots with more reaction time to avoid close calls [2] - TCAS (Traffic alert and collision avoidance systems) is required on U S commercial passenger planes since 1991, but has limitations below 1,000ft [8][11] - Honeywell's Surface Alert (Surf A) technology provides an additional 32 seconds of alert time to pilots about traffic on the runway [14] - Smart-X (Smart Runway, Smart Landing, or RAAS) alerts pilots to various issues like incorrect flap settings or runway length [17][18] - FAA mandated Ads-b out in 2020 for improved accuracy using satellite-derived positioning [24] - FAA is developing Acas X to use surveillance data for a more accurate picture of collision threats [25] Costs and Adoption - Honeywell's new systems are predicted to cost a few million dollars, potentially $20 million to $30 million, depending on fleet size [22] - Airlines make individual decisions to go beyond FAA minimum standards for safety, adding extra layers of protection [19][20] - Smart-X features are mostly mandated for new airplanes, but Honeywell is also targeting retrofit airplanes [21]

Air Traffic Control - A single air traffic controller was overseeing planes and helicopters [1] - The incident occurred in the crowded airspace above Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport [1] - The midair crash happened in January [1]