Minnesota Man Charged With Shooting Firefighting Aircraft
Pilot continued water drops after mistaking the alleged bullet strike for a bird.
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Two Killed In Yosemite Firefighting Helicopter Accident
The Eurocopter AS332L1 was conducting water drops on the Dome Fire when it went down Sunday afternoon.
Air Force: Pilot Shortage Could Last 20 Years
The service expects to train 1,500 pilots this year, but shortages in experienced positions will take considerably longer to address.
Aer Lingus Pilot Reports Drone 20 Meters Off Aircraft
The suspected drone was spotted at 3,200 feet as the airliner descended toward Dublin Airport.
Texas Air Guard F-16 Ejects During Michigan Training Flight
Pilot ejected safely before the fighter went down near Traverse City.
House Panel Advances FAA Medication Transparency Bill
Measure would require a comprehensive public list of medications that airmen may use and provide guidance on stabilization periods.
Laser Targets 737 at 34,000 Feet Over Wisconsin
Flight-tracking data points to an Air Canada 737 MAX 8 traveling from Montreal to Las Vegas.
Austin Airport Plans New Fees for General Aviation Aircraft
Austin-Bergstrom is considering new fees for general aviation aircraft beginning in October.
Air Force On Track To Graduate 1,500 Pilots Under New Training Model
The U.S. Air Force says its revamped pilot training program has reached its goal of producing 1,500 pilots this fiscal year.
NTSB Investigating Fatal Crash of NBC Los Angeles News Helicopter
The crash killed three people Tuesday evening in Chatsworth.
