Radio Problems Preceded Marine One-DCA Incident
The NTSB says communication issues had already prompted a meeting and an attempted workaround.
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FAA Moves To Fire LaGuardia Controllers
The two controllers reportedly left about an hour early before the fatal March runway collision.
New Maryland Plant To Build Equipment For FAA’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul
A new Maryland plant will manufacture digital voice switches for the FAA’s nationwide air traffic control modernization effort.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide Celebrates 100,000th Graduate Milestone
Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus has reached 100,000 graduates, marking a milestone for the university’s global aviation education programs.
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.
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.
