FAA Certifies 777 Folding Wing »
The FAA has certified the folding wing tips that Boeing has installed on its Boeing 777X, the latest iteration of its long-haul stalwart.
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Pilot Shortage: Emirates Parking 18 Percent Of Fleet »
Although the pilot shortage has mainly manifested in regional flight cancellations in the U.S., the largest Persian Gulf carrier Emirates is reportedly ready to park 18 percent of its fleet.
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Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft hit its full cruise configuration for the first time May 11 and is expected to flying farther and faster through the rest of the summer.
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Chinese Commercial Space Companies Emerge »
The U.S. commercial space industry got increased competition from an unexpected source on Saturday when a Chinese company launched its first private rocket. More
One Aviation Wants To Resume EA550 Production »
The Albuquerque Journal is reporting that One Aviation has attracted new investors, wants to resume building airplanes and is offering to pay most of its back rent to the City of Albuquerque as... More
737 Crashes In Havana (Updated) »
Cuban authorities have confirmed 110 of 113 people died in the crash of a 40-year-old Boeing 737-201 in Havana, Cuba Friday. More
FAA Allows ASTM Standards For Part 23 Compliance »
The FAA has announced its acceptance of 30 published ASTM International consensus standards for certification of normal category Part 23 airplanes. The new Means of Compliance (MOC) are, according... More
Flight Commemorates 100 Years Of Airmail »
Pilots Addison Pemberton, Jeff Hamilton and Ben Scott are marking the centennial anniversary of the U.S. airmail service by flying three vintage Stearman Speedmail biplanes along Contract Air Mail... More
FAA Issues New Doors-Off Flight Rules »
The FAA is once again allowing doors-off operations on commercial flights carrying passengers as long as passenger restraint systems comply with its newly published rules. The administration issued... More
Vietnam Exhibit To Open At Museum Of Flight »
A new exhibit about the air war in Southeast Asia, "Vietnam Divided,” will open at Seattle’s Museum of Flight on Memorial Day weekend. The exhibit will be a permanent addition to the main... More
New Study Forecasts Rotorcraft Pilot And Mechanic Shortage »
A new study from Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the University of North Dakota (UND) is projecting a significant shortage of rotorcraft pilots and mechanics between now and 2036.... More
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Flight Training’s Future Fleet »
The face of aviation training is changing and one of the places where the effects can be seen is in how many and what kinds of new aircraft are entering the aviation training fleet. There are a lot of factors driving the shift—a more... More
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Personal Flight Simulators: one-G Simulation »
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Curtis Superior Valve Co. Inc. Receives FAA PMA Approval for CCB-38000 Quick Drain Valve
Curtis Superior Valve Co. Inc. is proud to announce that they have received FAA PMA approval for the CCB-38000 low profile, aluminum oil quick drain valve. This drain valve fits most Lycoming engines
Request For Interest For Aeronautical Development At Several Locations On The Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
A Request for Interest will be issued on May 15, 2018 for the lease and development of four separate parcels located on the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (“Airport”) in Santa Rosa, California; three parcels are designated for aeronautical use and one parcel for either aeronautical or non-aeronautical use.
FinnSonic and DAES Representation Announce Agreement Renewal at the MRO Americas 2018
The agreement was formally signed by Tea Lehto, FinnSonic CEO and Juerg Bartlome, DAES Group CEO during the MRO Americas 2018
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Guest Blog: Filling The Right Seat »
Yes, there's a shortage of pilots, but also of instructors to teach new ones. Here's a plan to put retired airline captains in the teaching role. More
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Picture of the Week, May 17, 2018 »
A Skywagon ride on Mother's Day weaving through the Washington Cascades on the way to Friday Harbor for a fun-filled day. Photo by Brian Brantner.