ADS-B Data Being Used ‘Outside Intended Purpose,’ GA Pilot Group Says
Pilots are facing ‘frivolous lawsuits,’ airport fees, and agency investigations based on data, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
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FAA Personnel Fired Amid Push to Downsize Federal Workforce
Those affected include employees ‘hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational air maintenance,’ according to an Associated Press report.
Raising ATC Retirement Age Not an ‘Effective Solution’ to Shortages, Union Says
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) disagrees with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan to allow controllers to stay longer.
Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show Gears Up Next Month
Annual regional aviation event in Washington state includes a career fair and more than 75 hours of safety seminars.
Shots Fired at Southwest 737
Incident occurred as the aircraft was preparing for departure from Dallas Love Field.
Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright Developing 25-Hour Recorder for Cockpit
Combination cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) comes in response to a 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act mandate.
Bombardier to Soon Hold Annual Safety Stand-Down in Wichita
Free event is open to all aviation professionals, regardless of the type of aircraft they fly.
NTSB to Deliver Findings on FedEx-Southwest Near Miss
The agency is also investigating FedEx Boeing 767-300 freighter gear collapse in Turkey
Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill
The $105 billion bipartisan bill was overwhelmingly approved in a vote of 88-4.
NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho
The potato processing plant also had not correctly painted the hazards to increase their visibility, the aviation safety agency said.
