Chinese Authorities Say Beijing Tower Crash Was Deliberate
The 66-year-old pilot was killed and 13 people were injured when an Aurora SA60L hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper.
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NORAD Urges Pilots to Check TFRs Ahead of ‘Freedom 250’ Events
NORAD is warning pilots to carefully check NOTAMs to avoid airspace violations.
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FAA Proposes New Rules For Civil Supersonic Flight
The agency has launched rulemaking aimed at allowing next-generation supersonic aircraft to operate over land under new noise standards.
FAA Says Employee Misconduct Behind Alaska Flight Service Closures
Seven Alaska facilities remain closed as Flight Service operations are temporarily consolidated in Fairbanks and Kenai.
Pueblo Removes Proposed 100-Hour CFI Cap
City says revised minimum standards draft will go to council July 13.
Light Sport Aircraft Hits Beijing Skyscraper
Authorities have not yet released details on injuries or the cause of the accident.
Aviation Groups Oppose GI Bill Flight Training Cap
The groups argue that proposed limits on GI Bill flight training benefits would restrict veterans’ access to aviation careers.
Autonomous Aircraft Tune In To CTAF
Georgia Tech researchers are teaching autonomous aircraft to interpret CTAF radio calls at non-towered airports.
More Than 300 Drones Seized Near World Cup Venues
Authorities have warned pilots that violations of temporary flight restrictions can result in hefty fines, criminal charges, and aircraft confiscation.
Three Fatally Injured In Maryland PA-28 Accident
The aircraft impacted wooded terrain near a Bowie neighborhood during an apparent training flight.
