Texas Cadet Becomes CAP’s 200th Ray-Funded Pilot
Sebastian Vargas earned his private pilot certificate after completing his FAA check ride in McAllen.
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Missing Pin Preceded Lufthansa 787 Gear Retraction
Technicians moved the landing gear lever during a maintenance test before the Frankfurt accident, which injured 23 people.
NTSB: NetJets Crew Faced Dual Engine Flameout
The Citation Latitude crew reported an unusual vibration before a sequence of fuel and electrical warnings.
Pilot Killed In Colorado Firefighting Aircraft Accident
The aircraft entered Silver Jack Reservoir during operations associated with the Gold Mountain Fire.
NTSB Confirms Elevator Plug Caused Rob Holland Accident
The final report closes an investigation that initially focused on damage surrounding a customized elevator counterweight system.
Old Airport Records Lead To $4.2 Million FAA Runway Grant
Airport officials uncovered decades-old records that helped secure federal funding.
Cirrus Introduces TRAC10 Training Aircraft
The three-seat trainer is slated for U.S. deliveries in 2027.
Garmin Pilot Brings Flight Planning, SmartCharts Changes
SmartCharts availability will expand to Canada and Mexico in August.
Chinese Authorities Say Beijing Tower Crash Was Deliberate
The 66-year-old pilot was killed and 13 people were injured when an Aurora SA60L hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper.
NORAD Urges Pilots to Check TFRs Ahead of ‘Freedom 250’ Events
NORAD is warning pilots to carefully check NOTAMs to avoid airspace violations.
