NTSB Cites Airspeed, Weight in Bering Air Accident
The Caravan was operating nearly 1,000 pounds above its weight limit for flight in icing conditions before entering an aerodynamic stall.
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Army Restores Solo Cross-Country Helicopter Training
Basic Warfighting Skills phase now includes instructor-free flights extending 50 to 100 nautical miles from Shell Army Heliport.
ATP Flight School Shortens Training Timeline
ATP Flight School has cut the timeline for its Airline Career Pilot Program by 25 percent.
Pilot Fatally Injured In Arizona Accident
Aircraft came to rest beyond the departure end of the runway at Chandler Municipal Airport.
FAA Proposes Streamlining Commercial Space Licensing
The FAA is proposing changes to streamline commercial space licensing and reduce regulatory delays as the U.S. commercial space industry continues to grow.
NTSB Presses Congress for DCA Safety Bill
The agency wants lawmakers to reconcile competing House and Senate measures after the August recess.
Pipistrel Unveils Voyager Trainer, Lands Launch Customer With Up to 50 Aircraft
Company says the model is intended for frequent instructor-student operations and can support training from the beginner level through more advanced phases.
Laredo Accident: When a Vibration Becomes a Warning
Preliminary findings from the Laredo Citation crash offer pilots a sobering lesson in recognizing unfamiliar anomalies, resisting bias, and declaring emergencies early.
Senate Panel Advances Bill Requiring FAA Medication Guidance For Pilots
A Senate committee advanced legislation that would require the FAA to provide pilots with clearer, updated guidance on medications and medical certification.
Pratt & Whitney Canada Begins Ground Testing Of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System
Pratt & Whitney Canada has begun ground testing a hybrid-electric propulsion system ahead of planned flight tests in 2027.
