FAA Restricts SFO Landings
New FAA landing restrictions at San Francisco International Airport will cut arrival capacity by one-third.
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Hawaii Air Tour Operator Suspends Flights After Fatal Crash
Airborne Aviation has suspended operations indefinitely following last week’s fatal helicopter crash.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Hudson River Ditching
Investigators say an instructional flight ended after a loss of oil pressure and total engine failure.
Flight School Closure Leaves Students Seeking Refunds
Students and another Missouri flight school dispute how unused training balances will be handled.
NAVI AI Launches Pilot Training Platform
Navi AI has unveiled a new AI-driven platform designed to enhance pilot training by automating post-flight debriefs.
FAA Clears Higher Takeoff Weights For Boeing 787-9, -10
The FAA has approved higher takeoff weights for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, giving operators more flexibility to carry additional payload or extend range on long-haul routes.
NTSB: LaGuardia Surface Alert System Did Not Trigger
Investigators said the fire truck involved did not have a transponder, and a stepped-on radio transmission remains under review.
Flight Recorders Recovered As LaGuardia Investigation Begins
NTSB reviews runway alerts, staffing and ARFF response at LaGuardia.
Air Canada Collision at LaGuardia Kills Two Pilots
Crash shuts down major New York airport, injures dozens and disrupts hundreds of flights.
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34 California Airports Appear On FAA Hot Spot List
Updated Southwest hot spot list identifies 34 California airports where pilots should exercise extra caution on taxiways and runways.
