Sierra Space One Step Closer to Landing Spaceplane at Alabama Airport
The FAA held a public hearing this week on Sierra Space’s proposal to use Alabama’s Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) as a low-Earth orbit (LEO) re-entry site.
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Drone Racing League Gains FAA Accreditation
The DRL becomes the first unmanned aircraft systems event organizer and joins FAA’s Partnership for Safety Plan Program.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directives to Guard Against 5G Interference
Both prohibit certain operations requiring radio altimeter (RadAlt) data when in the presence of 5G.
Global Flight Training Solutions Partners with Dineen Aviation to Provide Dual FAA/EASA Certification
The program offers the chance to earn certificates from the FAA and EASA at the same time.
Despite Challenges, NTSB Stands By Probable Cause Determination in PenAir Runway Overrun
Authorities from Sweden and the United Kingdom wanted more emphasis on crew mistakes.
NOTAMs Change—and We Change With Them
Updates to the NOTAM system include one that clearly has a bunch of pilots in an uproar.
FAA Name Change Signifies a Bigger Mission for NOTAMs
Alteration gives more information and a modern meaning for a common aviation abbreviation.
FAA Clears Archer Aviation for First Flight
The FAA has inspected Archer Aviation’s prototype electric air taxi program, authorizing a special airworthiness certificate, clearing the way for its first hover test flight.
Stowaway Survived Minus-60-Degree Temperatures, Hypoxic Conditions
Social media was abuzz over the weekend after a 26-year-old unidentified man was found alive after flying from Guatemala (MGGT) to Miami International Airport (KMIA) in the wheel well of a Boeing 737-800.
The Treasures of Vintage Records
Jason McDowell says it’s worth your while to dig into the history of your aircraft, or one you’re eyeing up.
