Aviation News

EAA: Tech Counselor Feedback Wanted

The Experimental Aircraft Association has long coordinated the services of technical counselors for amateur aircraft builders and is looking for feedback on the program. Technical counselors help provide important safety checks during and after construction. According to EAA, “The all-volunteer Technical Counselor program is the longest running safety program offered by EAA. EAA Technical Counselors […]

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American Eagle ERJ Skids Off Freeport Runway

An American Eagle ERJ-145LR ended up on the grass at Freeport-Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday after an apparent landing gear issue. None of the 25 passengers and three crew were hurt but the Embraer was left on its belly with the nosegear deployed. The aircraft was landing after a flight from Miami just before […]

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Eclipse Assets May Be Sold For $5.25 Million

A British businessman has entered into an agreement with OneAviation to pick up the assets of Eclipse Aerospace for $5.25 million. The deal was presented to a bankruptcy court on Oct. 20 and the intent seems to be to revive the company. “Whilst it is not yet clear what the future prospects for the Eclipse […]

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Navy Instructor, Student Killed In Texan II Crash

A Navy flight instructor and student pilot were killed in the crash of a Navy Texan II training aircraft on Friday in Foley, Alabama. The aircraft hit a house but there were no reports of injuries or deaths on the ground. Authorities are asking for witnesses to supply photos or videos of the accident, which […]

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American Pilots To Reassure Passengers Before MAX Flights

It’s not often that passengers hear from the captain days before their flight but American Airlines is employing those calm, soothing voices to ease the reintroduction of the Boeing 737 MAX. As we recently reported, American plans to resume MAX flights starting Dec. 29, assuming all the regulatory approvals are in place. Its plan to […]

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Industry Round-up, October 23, 2020

This week, AVweb’s news roundup found reports on a lease signing for an aviation museum, an engine STC approval and the introduction of a new bonded seal for aerospace applications. The Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Museum (OAS) has signed a lease with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) for the original […]

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Nall Reports Show Drop In Accident Rates, Get New Platform

In addition to publishing the 29th and 30th editions of its Joseph T. Nall Report, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has launched a new platform designed to provide “access to more current accident data in near real-time.” According to AOPA, the new platform will allow accident data to be […]

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Boeing Releases 2020 Pilot and Technician Outlook

In its recently released 2020 Pilot and Technician Outlook, Boeing is projecting that 763,000 new civil aviation pilots will be needed globally over the next 20 years. In addition, the report forecasts a need for 739,000 new aviation maintenance technicians and 903,000 new cabin crew members from 2020 to 2039. Across the board, the numbers […]

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Loyal Wingman Finishes First Taxi Test

Boeing’s Loyal Wingman unmanned military aircraft successfully completed its initial low-speed taxi test this week, marking the first time the aircraft has moved under its own power. During the test, the prototype reached a speed of 14 knots while the team verified systems integration and functions including steering, braking and engine controls. According to Boeing, […]

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