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.
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Transportation Secretary Questions ATC Retirement Age
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move would help alleviate staffing shortages and potential safety risks.
NY Helicopters Ops Director Firing Triggers FAA Emergency Action
FAA order cites lack of sufficient management personnel.
Rotor Assembly Recovered From Hudson
The rotors, transmission and roof beam were recovered from the Hudson.
Ex-SEAL Tech Was Pilot In New York Crash
NTSB says it still hasn’t found the rotor assembly and other smaller parts of the Bell LongRanger.
FAA Wants To Drop FSS Radio Network
Radio calls to FSS have dropped by 99% in the past 20 years.
Former Students Sue United Aviate Academy
Former UAA students allege that the school failed to provide enough instructors, aircraft or flight time.
Helicopter Crashes In Hudson River (Updated)
Six people were killed in the crash of a helicopter into the Hudson River on Thursday.
Five Hurt In HondaJet Overrun
A HondaJet went off the end of the runway in Oregon April 7 and into the ocean.
UK Investigators Want Better Whole Aircraft Parachute Placards
The Air Accidents Investigations Branch says the parachute placards on this Cirrus are “barely discernible” in some conditions.
