The FAA on Friday proposed eliminating the requirement for military pilot trainees to obtain a third-class FAA medical certificate when they already hold a current U.S. military pilot medical...
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Colorado’s Centennial Airport Hangar Rent Dispute Heads to Court
A group of pilots at Colorado’s Centennial Airport has taken its fight over steep hangar rent increases to court,...
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Airport Surface Safety
U.S. Senators are pushing new bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing runway incursions by improving airport vehicle...
Military GPS Jamming Under Scrutiny In Fatal New Mexico Medevac Accident
A military GPS jamming exercise is drawing renewed attention after new reporting suggested it may have contributed to...
FAA Investigates Marine One Separation Near DCA
The FAA is investigating a possible loss of required separation Tuesday between Marine One and an Envoy Air regional...
Elixir, Turbotech Move Turbine Trainer Toward Certification
Last month, Elixir Aircraft and Turbotech signed a memorandum of understanding to move the Elixir Turbine beyond its...
Congress Targets AAM Certification Timelines
Congress moved last month to advance legislation intended to make the FAA’s certification process more predictable for...
NBAA Seeks Data on Bahamas Retroactive Operator Fees
The National Business Aviation Association said Monday it is organizing an advocacy effort over retroactive air...
FAA Reviews Cannabis Fitness Standards
Last month, the Transportation Research Board published details of an FAA-funded project to review cannabis use among...
Carbon Cub UL Flies From Idaho to Poland
A new Carbon Cub UL completed a 94.5-hour delivery flight from Lewiston, Idaho, to Poland, CubCrafters said last...
First UK-Built Islander in Nearly 60 Years Rolls Out
Britten-Norman has rolled out the first Islander fully manufactured in the U.K. in almost 60 years. According to local...