FAA Seeks Input on ‘Priority Airspace’ for Space Launches
DOT has been directed to establish critical launch corridors, but what “priority” will mean for other airspace users has yet to be determined.
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Satellite Device Guides Cessna Accident Rescue
Alaska Air National Guard says the two-way communicator provided a more precise location than the aircraft’s 406 MHz ELT.
Eight Killed in Alaska Cessna 441 Accident
The charter flight was operating from Anchorage to a remote Air Force radar site at Cape Newenham.
Army Restarts Apache Training Flights
Training resumes after a temporary stand-down following a fatal Texas accident.
ATP Brings Back 100-Hour Multi-Engine Program
The new track puts students in twins much earlier than ATP’s previous 100-hour multi-engine option.
Cessna 150, Police Helicopter Collide in Pennsylvania
Airplane pilot killed; two state police crew members survived Wednesday evening collision at Carlisle Airport.
FAA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Runway At Washington’s Lake Chelan Airport
FAA concerns over a proposed runway alignment have prompted Washington’s Lake Chelan Airport to revisit its expansion plans and update its master plan.
NTSB Releases New Video, Investigative Details From Fatal Philadelphia Learjet Accident
The NTSB released new surveillance video and investigative reports from its ongoing investigation into the fatal 2025 Philadelphia Learjet 55 crash.
Army Selects M1 Services To Modernize Helicopter Pilot Training
The U.S. Army selected M1 Services to modernize helicopter pilot training at Fort Rucker through its new Flight School Next program.
Laredo Youth Pilot Program Draws More Than 1,000 Applicants
Free aviation program expected about 50 applicants and could expand into local high schools.
