The GAO reports that the US regional air traffic control centers are dangerously short of meteorologists. What could possibly go wrong? The post Happy Flying This Weekend – Who Needs All Those Meteorologists? appeared first on emptywheel.| emptywheel
The Air One eVTOL has received FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certification, opening the door to extensive flight testing in the United States as the company accelerates toward Light Sport Aircraft certification and broader operational readiness. Certification Launches US Flight Testing The ... Read More The post Air One eVTOL Wins FAA Experimental Airworthiness Approval appeared first on Flex Air Aviation.| Flex Air Aviation
Pilots are forced into mandatory retirement at age 65 in the United States, regardless of their health or ability. This is appalling, and it’s time to change this rule. Continue reading Pilots Are Forced To Quit At 65—Then Keep Flying Passengers The Next Day (The Reason Isn’t Safety)...| View from the Wing
This 122 page manual contains all of the operating instructions and technical details needed to pilot this sleek, silver, 250 foot long, weaponized anti-submarine dirigible.| Beautiful Public Data
In Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court held that California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281.98—a do-or-die statute requiring| California Employment Law Update
Learn about in-flight turbulence danger: causes, types, and when turbulence becomes risky for passengers and crew aboard an aircraft.| Flex Air Charters
Read our blog and watch part three of the ABCs of National Airspace Types webinar on-demand discussing the different restricted airspaces in the NAS.| Aloft
Since the FAA’s ADS-B Out mandate became effective in January 2020, aviation equipage has continued to evolve. The post Harnessing the Shifting Landscape of ADS-B Equipage: Opportunities for Electronic Conspicuity and UAS appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
Electronic Conspicuity (EC) offers a compelling and immediate solution for aviation safety through afforable, portable, user-operated devices. The post Proven, Portable, and Perfectly Positioned: EC for Today’s Airspace appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
One key factor every pilot needs to understand is Angle of Attack (AOA)—the angle between your wing’s chord line and the airflow hitting the wing. Recent FAA recommendations are strongly encouraging the GA community to adopt AOA indicators, highlighting their role in preventing loss-of-control (LOC) incidents. The post Why Every GA Pilot Should Fly with an AOA Indicator appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and UK Spectrum Authority Ofcom jointly announce authorization of the 978 MHz UAT frequency for airborne ADS-B transmission specifically tailored for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Why is this historic? The post UK CAA Clears 978 MHz UAT ADS-B for Drones – A Historic Leap Forward appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
FAA Issues SAIB for echoUAT - What's it all about? The post Bringing the Magic to echoUAT appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
The DC mid-air collision - what went wrong, what it says about aviation in the US and what we should do now to prevent another tragedy from happening. The post A Rant About ADS-B’s Role in Preventing Mid-Air Collisions appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
Christian Ramsey covers the recent incidents with 'DRONES' in New Jersey, the response and what is says about the future integration of UAS into the National Airspace. The post Industry View: Failure of Remote ID in NJ Might Have Cost Us Years appeared first on uAvionix.| uAvionix
In consultation with uAvionix, the FAA has just released a SAFO (Safety Alert for Operators) regarding the pairing of Mode S transponders with skyBeacon and tailBeacon.| uAvionix
MOSAIC update at Sun ’n Fun outlines performance-based LSA changes with FAA ratification possible by August.| Kitplanes
This article is part of a larger piece that was originally featured on the FlightAware Blog. To read the original in its entirety, click HERE. Last year was one of the busiest ever for the aviation industry. 2025 is forecast to be an even more robust year, with airline travel expected to set a record-high […] The post Four Aviation Trends That Will Impact This Summer Travel Season appeared first on Connected Aviation Today.| Connected Aviation Today
Whistleblowers always warned that passengers would pay a price for Boeing’s tyrannical corner-cutting, especially with the planes shipped overseas.| The American Prospect
Lifting the supersonic flight ban unlocks faster, quieter air travel, paving way for modern supersonic jets and U.S. aerospace leadership.| Flex Air Charters
Electronic Conspicuity (EC) offers a compelling and immediate solution for aviation safety through afforable, portable, user-operated devices| uAvionix
Ted Cruz, a typical “tax-and-spend” Republican| behindtheblack.com
In a first for the aviation industry, the FAA has approved supplemental type certificates (STCs) for the use of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100UL 100-octane unleaded avgas in all general aviation piston aircraft. GAMI co-founder George Braly stated that the fuel will initially be produced in small batches while the manufacturing and distribution infrastructure is […]| Kitplanes
Bloomberg reports authorities are planning to meet regarding reducing flights in and out of the New York area airport – one of the busiest airspaces in the world. Plan Would Ask Carriers to Voluntarily Reduce Flights While the Federal Aviation Administration and others have not commented, insiders speaking anonymously to Bloomberg says a […]| FlyerTalk - The world's most popular frequent flyer community
Pilots must pass a checkride, also known as the FAA Practical Test, to earn certain ratings and certifications. 7 Tips for Passing!| Epic Flight Academy
This week, residents in northern New Jersey are reporting "mystery drone" sightings, amid sensational media coverage and FBI investigations.| The Debrief
Aviation.Direct - Ihr Fachportal für Luftfahrt, Reisen und Touristik in der Deutschland-Österreich-Schweiz-Region. Lesen Sie immer die neuesten Nachrichten. % Boeing und die Gewerkschaft IAM: Ein umstrittener Deal zur Vermeidung eines Streiks| Aviation.Direct
This week, an FAA decision has temporarily grounded future launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a fiery landing failure.| The Debrief
The FAA Act of 2024 has emergency evacuations problems. It doesn't allow for testing of emergency evacuations or retesting.| Travelers United
New FOIA records from the FAA shed light on the frantic effort in 2015 to rename navigation waypoints related to Donald Trump and reveal the list of naughty waypoint names that were changed over the years.| Beautiful Public Data
Among all of the visual information published by the U.S. government, there may be no product with a higher information density than the Federal Aviation Administration’s aviation maps.| Beautiful Public Data
The first production prototype has rolled off Joby Aviation's production line in Marina, California, and the FAA has cleared it to begin flight tests with a special airworthiness certificate. It's likely to be the first eVTOL delivered to a customer.| New Atlas
