On The Fly…
Tullahoma, Tenn., attracted about 200 people and 81 aircraft…U.S. trade negotiators seek satisfaction over subsidies paid to Airbus…FAA to investigate runway incursions at Logan…An F6F Hellcat crashed on the median of a highway in Tenn., the pilot was killed…Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta survived the rain…An aircraft made a safe landing on I-5 north of Los Angeles, Monday.
The annual Beech Party in Tullahoma, Tenn., attracted about 200 people and 81 aircraft. Although any kind of Beech was invited, the focus this year was on Staggerwings...
U.S. trade negotiators are still hopeful of a negotiated settlement over subsidies paid to Airbus for the launch of new designs. Negotiator Rob Portman said negotiations are preferred even though launch subsidies are part of Airbus's new A350 program...
The FAA will investigate a rash of runway incursions at Boston Logan Airport. There have been 16 incursions in the past year and a team of specialists will dissect each one as well as assess lighting and marking as well as control procedures...
The pilot of a Grumman F6F Hellcat died when the plane crashed on the median of I-40 near Cookeville, Tenn., last Saturday. The pilot's name wasn't released but the plane was registered to the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, Calif....
A couple of rare rainy days cancelled some events at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta but organizers said attendance was way up for the event...
An unspecified Piper made a safe emergency landing on I-5, north of Los Angeles on Monday. The plane had engine trouble.