The FAA has approved the use of a parachute-equipped drone for use over gatherings of people without waivers. It’s the first such approval for drones and the key is the parachute, which was developed by Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions. In this case the chute is on a DJI M3D or M3TD and can fly over […]
Ukraine is trying to manage expectations as the first F-16s enter service with its air force over the next couple of weeks. For one thing, only six Ukrainian air force pilots have been fully trained to fly the Vipers, and Ukraine is expected to take a conservative approach to their deployment. According to the Washington […]
The company behind the only candidate left in the FAA-driven Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative process to create a high-octane unleaded replacement for 100LL says it’s impossible, according to Aviation Week. “There is no such thing as a drop-in unleaded fuel to replace 100 [LL],” Dan Pourreau, business development manager with LyondellBasel Industries, told the publication […]
The City of Boulder, Colorado, is taking the FAA to court saying a clause in its grant obligations to the agency is constitutional overreach. The city has already stopped accepting grants with an eye to closing the airport in 2040 when the last obligations reach their 20-year expiry, but the FAA says it may never […]
Airliner meltdowns have become depressingly common, but it’s not often a flight is canceled because of a crew member’s behavior and subsequent passenger revolt. That was the case Friday when an Air Canada purser flew into a rage after an exchange with a passenger. The airline has since apologized for the incident and said it […]
All seven on board a Pilatus PC-12, including three members of a Georgia-based, Hall of Fame gospel singing group, were killed when it crashed on Friday (July 26) near the Wyoming/Montana border. The accident occurred shortly after the pilot, a family friend of the group members, reported an issue with the autopilot and a loss […]
Recently retired FAA Certification head Lirio Liu has joined Skyryse to help guide it toward certification. Skyryse says it’s built a “the world’s first universal operating system for flight” and it has an elaborate booth at AirVenture. “I am excited to engage with Skyryse and contribute to their mission of making all aviation simpler and […]
AVweb’s parent company Firecrown is inspiring a new generation of aviators with the 2025 Ultimate Flying Giveaway The grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 credit to be used toward the purchase of any aircraft listed on FLYING‘s Aircraft For Sale marketplace. This opens up a world of possibilities, allowing the winner to choose their […]
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Kings Schools is offering 10% off all private pilot courses for the remainder of 2024, the company announced during a press briefing at EAA AirVenture on July 25. The training provider also introduced two new free courses—Drone Part 107 Regulations and Private Pilot Ground Reference Maneuvers, in addition to […]
Champion Aerospace unveiled its Lightning Series Magneto (LSM), a new drop-in replacement for traditional magnetos, at EAA AirVenture. According to Champion Aerospace, the LSM is the “only fully self-powered, direct replacement magneto utilizing electronic components.” The magneto doesn’t require any maintenance and lasts for the full Time Before Overhaul (TBO) of the engine—eliminating 500-hour inspections. […]
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