FAA Bars ‘Nonessential’ Helicopters at Reagan Airport, Deploys AI for More Analysis
Agency follows NTSB guidance and heavily limits rotorcraft operations.
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American Airlines Jet Engine Catches Fire at Denver International
More than a dozen passengers were injured during the aircraft evacuation.
FAA Seeks to Modernize Flight School Regulations
Agency recently held a forum in Denver to discuss changing the rules for Part 141.
What Is a ‘Reliever’ Field?
FAA assigns the designation for facilities able to relieve congestion at a commercial service airport.
NTSB Urges ‘Immediate Action’ at D.C. Airport Following Fatal Midair
Between October 2021 and December 2024, there were more than 15,000 near misses between commercial airplanes and helicopters at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, agency says.
Zipline Drones Surpass Flying More Than 100 Million Miles
World’s largest operator says its UAVs have now covered more distance than 200 lunar round trips.
Sikorsky Unveils New S-92 Phase IV Main Gearbox
System features an auxiliary lubrication that automatically engages in the event of primary oil pressure loss.
5 Survive Fiery Beechcraft Bonanza Crash in Pennsylvania
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot told ATC that the aircraft had an open door and needed to return to the airport.
Exploding SpaceX Starship Disrupts Air Travel for Second Time
Massive spacecraft diverts, reroutes, and delays flights in Florida and reportedly as far north as Pennsylvania.
SpaceX Begins Building for Starship Launches in Florida
Company announces it is building new production and launch facilities at Kennedy Space Center.
