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A330neo First Flight »

By Russ Niles | October 21, 2017

A reheated version of Airbus’s 25-year-old A330, the A330neo flew for the first time Thursday in the European company’s attempt to shore up its presence in the 250- to 300-seat long-range... More

Trump Authorizes Recall Of Retired USAF Pilots »

By Geoff Rapoport | October 21, 2017

Invoking emergency powers, President Trump waived a law Friday that had limited the ability of the Air Force to pull pilots out of retirement. Pentagon spokesman Navy Cmdr. Gary Ross says he... More

FAA: Ban Laptops From Baggage Holds, Not Cabins »

By Paul Bertorelli | October 20, 2017

Just months ago, government security agencies were contemplating a ban of electronic devices larger than a cellphone from airliner cabins, but this week, the FAA is calling for the opposite. In a... More

Icon Sets Low-Altitude Standards »

By Geoff Rapoport | October 20, 2017

Citing a lack of FAA guidance or industry expertise in training pilots for low-altitude operations, Icon Aircraft has created guidelines for pilots flying the A5 and is preparing a low-altitude... More

Branson: Virgin Spaceflights Expected Soon »

By Mary Grady | October 19, 2017

Virgin Galactic is about three months away from launching into space, founder Richard Branson said at a business forum in Finland recently. He added that he expects to fly into space about three... More

MH370 Search May Not Be Over »

By Mary Grady | October 19, 2017

The government of Malaysia is considering a proposal from seabed exploration firm Ocean Infinity, a U.S. company, to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines MH370, according to news reports on... More

ADS-B Manufacturer NavWorx Ceases Operation »

By Larry Anglisano | October 19, 2017

Just weeks after releasing a replacement product for its AD-stricken ADS600-B system, Texas-based NavWorx announced on its webpage today it is ceasing operations and is not conducting any business. More

ERAU Investigates Language As Safety Issue »

By Mary Grady | October 19, 2017

The impact of misunderstandings between pilots and air traffic controllers due to language differences has been underestimated as a contributing factor in accidents, researchers from Embry-Riddle... More

 

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Night Disorientation

Night Disorientation »

October 19, 2017

Only days out of training a young pilot was seduced by the black hole syndrome that has claimed too many unwary flyers. More

Short Final:

Short Final »

October 22, 2017

A few years ago I was returning to KHLN after an evening flight. It was a beautiful night and well into dusk and not another voice on the radio when I made my call into HLN … N3969B:  HLN tower cub 3969B, eight miles Northeast, inbound landing Victor … HLN tower:  cub 69B, not in sight, report three-mile right base runway 27 … N3969B:  OK, 69B, we'll call you three-mile right base 27,   but I bet I'm about the only light on out here on this quiet night... More

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WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation's C-49 Flies Again

The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation's Douglas C-49 Skytrain returned to the skies on October 14, 2017.

Aviation companies donate hangar for L.A. Unified School District event

Aeroplex/Aerolease Group and Tony Marlow Castle & Cooke Aviation have donated a 10,000-square-foot hangar at Van Nuys Airport as the venue for a fund-raiser that will allow Los Angeles Unified School District students to compete in SkillsUSA events.

Idaho Flight School announces ground-breaking Online Backcountry Ground School

Idaho Flight School launches first Mountain Flying Online Ground School for backcountry pilots everywhere.