Requires Reporting Of Hours Spent Flying Over National Parks

The FAA is seeking comments from the public concerning the National Parks Air Tour Management Act (NPATMA) of 2000 to determine whether it should continue to collect the data required under the act.

New Livery Carries The 'Stratolaunch' Logo

Stratolaunch Systems founder Paul Allen has put his mark on the fuselage of the enormous airplane being flight tested as a horizontal launch system.

Authorization Required To Fly In Controlled Airspace

Drone pilots can take a new free King Schools course titled Using LAANC to Fly Drones in Controlled Airspace to learn how to use the FAA Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability. The online course includes HD video and bullet points followed by interactive questions to test your knowledge.

#DontLetGoCanada Will Raise The Profile Of Canada's Accomplishments In Space

Canada's current leadership role in space and potential involvement in the growing space economy depends on a commitment from the Government of Canada for a new space strategy. A coalition of organizations from Canada's space sector is launching a campaign to inform Canadians about what's at stake.

Will Make The Training Aircraft Compliant With FAA ADS-B Requirements

Field Aerospace began flight deck modernization of the first of 178 U.S. Air Force (USAF) T-1A trainer aircraft in August. All 178 aircraft, in addition to 30 training devices, will receive this avionics upgrade.

Grants Total $1.9 Million Will Give Students Valuable Hands-On Experience

NASA Fellowship Activity has awarded fellowships through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to 12 graduate students totaling $1.9 million to conduct research and contribute directly to NASA’s work and mission.

Received FAA STC Approval In June

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it has completed its first installation of the Skandia soundproofing system on a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

A320 Was On An Instrument Approach To JFK Airport

It was what many pilots would describe as a nightmare scenario. Following a 14-hour flight from Delhi, India, the crew of an Air India A320 on an instrument approach to JFK airport in instrument conditions was faced with a failure of the plane's Instrument Landing System.

Rockwell Collins To Provide The First Permanently Installed Link 16 System In A Legacy U.S. Tanker Aircraft

Rockwell Collins has been selected by the USAF to advance communications capabilities for its KC-135R fleet with the implementation of a Real Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC) system. This marks the first time that this solution with Link 16 communications will be permanently integrated on legacy tanker aircraft.

Student And Instructor Sustain Minor Injuries

An Air Force T-6A training aircraft went down Tuesday near the Rolling Oaks Mall near San Antonio, TX, but both the instructor and student on board sustained only minor injuries.