ALPA Renews Push for ADS-B In Mandate at Annual Safety Forum
ALPA renewed its call for Congress to require integrated ADS-B In technology on airline flight decks during its annual Air Safety Forum Tuesday.
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NTSB: Third of FAA DCA Safety Responses ‘Unacceptable’
Board says 11 of 33 FAA responses fall short, including its position on requiring ADS-B In.
FAA Updates Sport Pilot Checkride Standards
Revised standards raise the minimum altitude for some maneuvers and bring testing requirements in line with MOSAIC.
Wisconsin Congressman, Pilot Escape Bonanza After Lake Ditching
Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz suffered minor injuries.
NTSB Data: Go-Around Thrust After Miami 767 Touchdown
Flight recorder data shows the throttles advanced after the brakes were released before returning to idle four seconds later.
California Moves to Restrict Drones Near Large Outdoor Events
California lawmakers have approved a bill that would restrict unauthorized drone flights within 400 feet of certain large outdoor events.
Aviation Groups Urge FAA to Assert Federal Authority Over Pilot Duty, Rest Rules
Aviation groups are urging the FAA to establish a uniform federal standard for flightcrew meal and rest requirements.
New Legislation Would Send Controllers Into the Cockpit
The FLIGHT DECK Act would create an FAA program allowing air traffic controllers to observe airline operations from the cockpit.
Body Found in Search for Missing Bahamas Plane
The Piper disappeared west of Andros Island carrying four members of a Florida family as thunderstorms developed across the region.
Amazon 767 Overrun Kills Five in Miami
The 21 Air freighter crossed the airport perimeter and struck vehicles after landing Sunday.
