NTSB Details U.S. Senator L-39 Off-Field Landing
Preliminary report says the aircraft was substantially damaged during a gear-up landing near Ennis, Montana.
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NTSB Reviewing Frontier Evacuation After Fatal Runway Strike
Agency collecting information after A321neo strikes and kills a person in Denver.
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JetBlue Seeks FAA Extension Over A220 Cockpit Barrier Delay
Airline asks for more time after Airbus confirms barrier systems will not be ready for 2026 deadline.
ATP Alumni Step In to Support Displaced Spirit Pilots
ATP Flight School is using its alumni network to help pilots affected by Spirit Airlines’ shutdown.
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Senate To Press FAA On DCA Crash Safety Changes
Senators will question Bryan Bedford over safety failures tied to the 2025 DCA midair collision.
FAA Proposes CF34 Engine Inspections Following Fatal Challenger Crash
The FAA proposed new inspections for CF34 engines after a fatal 2024 Challenger crash linked to corrosion-related thrust loss.
NBAA Pushes New Effort To Curb CFIT Accidents
NBAA is intensifying efforts to reduce CFIT accidents, citing pilot response to terrain warnings and situational awareness as key risk factors.
NTSB Data Points To Fuel Cutoff In Deadly China Eastern 737 Crash
New NTSB data indicate both engines on China Eastern Flight MU5735 were shut down mid-flight.
FAA Proposes Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure
The FAA has proposed new rules to restrict drone operations near critical infrastructure.
NTSB Expands Accident Dashboard With Findings Data
The update adds findings data to the civil aviation dashboard and retires the separate GA version.
