Pilot Mental Health Remains the Last Taboo in Aviation
Horizon Air jumpseat incident could provide the impetus for the industry and FAA to address the growing pilot mental health issue.
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FAA Investigating Santa Clara County for Airport Maintenance Issues
In an April 8 letter, the agency detailed a long list of areas it would be looking at on the field including signage and runway markings.
GAMI Says It Has 1 Million Gallons of G100UL
The company claims that the fuel has received a certificate of authenticity, which makes it ‘commercially available.’
Merlin Advances Toward Autonomous Flight Tech STC with Simulator
The manufacturer says the technology is designed to accelerate its path to supplemental type certification with regulators in the U.S. and New Zealand.
What You Need to Know Before Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun
Pilots should study the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prior to departure.
FAA Data Shows Student Pilot Numbers on the Rise
Student certificates issued in 2023 jumped 24 percent compared to the year before, according to agency data.
Honeywell Developing Software to Reduce Runway Incursions
The surface alert software, called Surface Alert (SURF-A), is designed to provide collision avoidance for ground operations.
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How to Make Sure Your Cross-Country Hours Count
Measure twice, and it’s best if the distance is a bit past 50 nm.
FAA Committee: Pilots Shouldn’t Have to Report ‘Talk Therapy’ Sessions
The Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee is recommending the agency eliminate the fear pilots have of losing their tickets due to actually trying to fix a medical problem.
New Airman Certification Standards for CFIs Is Released
By summer the long-awaited, 111-page update will apply for certifications.
