DOT Unveils New Incentives To Boost ATC Workforce
The U.S. Department of Transportation unleashed new incentives to strengthen the air traffic controller workforce.
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Failure To Deice Cited In Fatal Phenom 300 Crash
Failure to deice in freezing conditions led to a fatal Phenom 300 crash shortly after takeoff, the NTSB said.
FAA Mandates 100LL Availability For Airport Improvement Program
The FAA is proposing updates to its Airport Improvement Program grant assurances, including a new requirement that federally funded airports continue offering 100LL fuel.
Cub Cuts Line Of Ski Racers
Incident occurred in the high alpine on Monte Rosa during a famous skimo backcountry ski race.
Super Hornet Goes Overboard From Harry S. Truman
Carrier veered to avoid incoming fire, sending jet into Red Sea.
Black Hawk ADS-B Was Off Because Mission Profile Was Classified
Lack of an ADS-B signal is among the factors being considered in the Jan. 29 collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a CRJ700 in Washington.
Airshow Pilot Rob Holland Killed in Crash
Crash occurred at or near Langley Air Force Base Thursday morning.
FAA Drops Controversial Medical Denial Proposal
The FAA has dropped plans to deny incomplete medical applications and will work with aviation groups to streamline the certification process.
Pilot Recounts Ditching Off Mexico
A Canadian pilot on his first commercial flying job and his young passenger spent several hours bobbing in the Sea of Cortez before rescue.
Transportation Secretary Questions ATC Retirement Age
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move would help alleviate staffing shortages and potential safety risks.
