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Avionics Upgrades Go a Long Way
A number of fascinating technology updates have emerged in business aviation recently, particularly related to avionics.
House Hunting As a First-Time Airplane Owner
An increasing number of airpark homes appear to be transitioning to non-pilot owners with no intention of using their hangar for its intended purpose.
Joby Extends U.S. Air Force Contract, Bringing Total to $131 Million
Under the agreement, the eVTOL manufacturer will supply USAF with nine Joby electric air taxis.
SpaceX Starship Grounded Indefinitely By FAA
The spacecraft could be out of operation for months as the FAA investigates the cause of last week’s launch explosion.
SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Explodes Minutes After Launch
By Elon Musk’s standards, Thursday’s test flight was “a success.”
HondaJet Close to EASA Certification on the Elite II
Flight testing continues on the autothrottle component, with that option expected to complete FAA certification in the next 30 days.
Flight Plan Route
Per reader request; we’ll jump straight to the question. “Who changes—or how does the system change—the IFR flight plans I file?” When filing IFR, you have the option to file the exact route you want. However, in doing so, you might or might not get it. A route in the ATC system depends on a […]
Done That Lately?
Exploring new places with your airplane can be fun, but sometimes that requires being comfortable with operations you don’t do often. It can also mean flying in conditions you’d consider challenging. Or, all of the above. In that case, previous experience is a plus. The more recent, the better. Even then, “recent” is a judgement […]
FAA Set to Hire 1,500 Air Traffic Controllers This Year
ATC shortages have contributed to several delays and recent close calls, which have prompted the FAA to lay out guidelines reinforcing safety protocols.