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FAA Concerned About Bell 206L Vertical Vibrations

Pilots need to know to pull collective to eliminate so-called collective bounce

Rotorcraft

8 hours ago

U.S. Senator Urges Caution on Spectrum Auction Plans

Sen. Cantwell fears spectrum auctions could jeopardize aviation safety

Regulations and Government

May 13, 2025

Gander Volmet Service Set for June Decommission

Aircraft can still request weather via North Atlantic HF

Regulations and Government

May 13, 2025

Mexican FBO ICCS Reaches IS-BAH Stage 3

The company’s Acapulco facility is its first to do so

FBOs

May 12, 2025

Videos

How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality

Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground

Regulations and Government

January 12, 2024

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.

Safety

October 23, 2023

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Safety

December 9, 2021

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Accidents

June 29, 2021

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Duffy’s U.S. ATC Plan Draws Unified Industry Support

Bipartisan leaders, industry groups back ATC system upgrade plan

Regulations and Government

May 9, 2025

Eclipse Owners and Aerocor Launch FOQA Analysis Program

Capturing flight data to improve pilot performance should help with insurance coverage

Safety

May 8, 2025

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

Cirrus Unveils First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

The system is standard equipment on the SR Series G7+

Safety

May 6, 2025

Priester Aviation Chooses AirTera for SMS, ERP Project

Q3 2025 launch planned to follow BASS preview

Safety

May 6, 2025

FAA: Newark ATC Failures Prompt Controller Trauma Leave

Agency reiterates need for tech upgrades after Newark failures

ATC

May 6, 2025

NTSB Cites Faulty T-bolt Install in Tail Rotor Failure

No injuries reported after the air ambulance accident

Accidents

May 5, 2025

AINsight: It’s Time To Put Video Recorders in Cockpits

More data is needed, and there’s only one way to get it

Accidents

May 2, 2025

Expert Talks Aviation Safety at NBAA Maintenance Conference

Former NTSB lead investigator Gregory Feith gave the keynote address

Safety

May 1, 2025

Notams, Finally Getting Fixed?

Efforts seem to be accelerating to overhaul this critical safety information system

Safety

May 1, 2025

U.S. Runway Incursions Drive New Safety Push

Controllers, pilots, tech all factor in

Safety

May 1, 2025

In Face of Barriers, SMS Is Picking Up Steam

Questions surround small operator adoption and FAA resources

Safety

May 1, 2025

Bizav Avoids the Worst of Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal

Airport disruption appears to have been more serious in Portugal than Spain

Airports

April 30, 2025

Deicing Omission Led To Embraer Phenom 300 Crash in Utah

Pilot didn't obtain deicing services or properly inspect wing surfaces, says safety agency

Accidents

April 29, 2025

NTSB Cites Cable Misrouting in Beechcraft 400A Crash

Two occupants suffered minor injuries in runway overrun and gear collapse

Accidents

April 29, 2025

Aircare International Debuts New In-flight Diagnostic Kit

Platform allows trained medical oversight anywhere

Safety

April 29, 2025