Body Found in Search for Missing Bahamas Plane
The Piper disappeared west of Andros Island carrying four members of a Florida family as thunderstorms developed across the region.
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Amazon 767 Overrun Kills Five in Miami
The 21 Air freighter crossed the airport perimeter and struck vehicles after landing Sunday.
New Data Puts Private Pilot Certificate At $18,257
PilotBound used published rates from flight schools in all 50 states.
Study Finds Collegiate Pilots Neutral on UAS Autonomy
Small Part 141 survey found no significant change in willingness to fly based on how nearby unmanned aircraft were controlled.
FAA Proposes Easing Diabetes Medical Rules
Pilots whose diabetes is controlled without insulin could potentially receive medical certificates directly from an AME.
Coast Guard Jet Carrying DHS Secretary Loses Engine
Flight crew declared an emergency and diverted to Reagan National after reporting loss of right engine power.
FAA Denies Hawaii Helicopter Operator’s Bid to Resume Ocean Jumps
The FAA has rejected Trident Adventures’ request to resume helicopter “helocast” tours that let passengers jump into the ocean from 10 to 35 feet.
FAA Deploys 100th Surface Surveillance System in ATC Modernization Push
FAA has installed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative system as part of an accelerated effort to expand airport surface surveillance.
NBAA: Powerplant Failures, Collisions Among Q2 Safety Concerns
NBAA’s Q2 2026 analysis identified powerplant failures and takeoff-and-landing collisions among the leading safety concerns for turbine-powered business aviation.
Airline Pilot Hiring Up Nearly 40% At ATP
Airline hiring of ATP Flight School graduates is up nearly 40% from last year, with more than 1,170 graduates hired by major and regional carriers in the past 12 months.
