NTSB Temporarily Pulls Public Docket System
The agency cited concerns over reconstructed cockpit audio.
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NTSB Hearing Turns To MD-11 Pylon Design
FAA and Boeing witnesses discussed certification requirements, inspection thresholds and systems routed near the engine pylon.
University Of Dubuque Adds Helicopter Pilot Pathway
The new helicopter-focused associate degree is aimed at streamlining pilot training and supporting rising demand across rotorcraft industries.
Whistleblower Hearing Begins In United Cockpit Breach Case
A former United Airlines captain claims she was fired after reporting a cockpit security violation involving a Colorado Rockies charter flight.
NTSB: Tuesday Focuses On MD-11 Pylon Bearing Reports
Investigators questioned FAA, Boeing, UPS and maintenance witnesses on inspection and reporting processes.
FAA Opens $26 Million For Aviation Workforce Grants
Funding will support pilot, drone operator and maintenance technician training programs.
Four Eject After EA-18 Collision At Idaho Air Show
Both EA-18G aircraft were assigned to VAQ-129 at Whidbey Island.
NTSB Study Shows Increase In Drug Detection Among Fatal Accident Pilots
More than half of pilots tested had at least one drug detected, while potentially impairing drugs were found in 28.6%.
NTSB Calls For More Realistic Smoke-In-Cockpit Training
Recommendations stem from 2023 Southwest 737 incident.
FAA Evaluating Airspace Risks From Proposed “Triumphal Arch”
The FAA is reviewing whether a proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch” near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport could impact flight safety.
