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- Aviator Daily Briefing — Saturday, March 21st, 2026 [Weather] Here's a look at weather across the nation today. In the East Coast, New York is looking at overcast with a high of 58 and a low of 43. In the Central U.S., Chicago is looking at foggy with a high of 72 and a low of 38. In the West Coast, Los Angeles is looking at overcast with a high of 86 and a low of 57. [Today's Top Stories] • Collins Aerospace Tests Electric Drive for Hybrid Pratt & Whitney GTF • AvTalk 362 Warns of Wildlife Hazards, Reviews Military Incidents • FAA Investigates Near-Miss Between FedEx, Alaska Jets at Newark • Analysis Shows NTSB Animations Reveal Pre-Crash Speed Instructions in Washington D.C. Collision • AOPA Names Wippler Chairman After Pleasance Departure [Details] Collins Aerospace Tests Electric Drive for Hybrid Pratt & Whitney GTF Collins Aerospace begins testing electric motor drives for hybrid-electric integration on Pratt & Whitney GTF engines at The Grid facility in Rockford, Illinois, as part of EU's Clean Aviation SWITCH project targeting next-gen aircraft efficiency. AvTalk 362 Warns of Wildlife Hazards, Reviews Military Incidents Latest AvTalk episode covers elk strike risks, KC-135 collision, Dubai drone attack, and Atlas Air's A350F order. FAA Investigates Near-Miss Between FedEx, Alaska Jets at Newark Federal investigators probe near-collision between FedEx 777 and Alaska 737 at Newark Airport, where aircraft cleared by 300 feet before go-around. Analysis Shows NTSB Animations Reveal Pre-Crash Speed Instructions in Washington D.C. Collision Aviation analysis of newly released 2026 NTSB animations provides updated details on the mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., highlighting specific ATC speed instructions and radio interference data. AOPA Names Wippler Chairman After Pleasance Departure Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association announces major leadership transition March 20, 2026. Luke Wippler elected chairman following Darren Pleasance's removal from board. You can get the latest aviation news at https://aviatordb.com