Former Air Combat Command Lead Steps in After Gen. Allvin’s Unexpected Retirement
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach has officially and unsurprisingly been confirmed as the next Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force following the slightly more surprising early retirement of Gen. David Allvin. The Senate approved his nomination by unanimous consent to close out October, giving the service a new top officer after several months of leadership shake-ups.
Three Convicted Amid Shutdown-Related Surge in Illegal Base Jumps
Even with parts of the federal government on pause, Yosemite National Park isn’t letting BASE jumpers off easy. Park officials announced that three people were recently convicted for illegal parachute jumps off Yosemite’s formations amid a legal push to lift the 40-year ban against them.
Premier Flight School Deal Includes Options For 6 Additional Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft announced it signed a new partnership with AELO Swiss Academy, a premier European flight training institution based at the Locarno Airport (LSZL) in Gordola, Switzerland. AELO is purchasing 12 DA20i Katana aircraft with options for an additional 6 for delivery in 2027.
Official Designation Joining Two Into One Airline Is Major Milestone
Pilots who fly for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued a joint statement on reaching a major milestone in their merger integration after the FAA issued a Single Operating Certificate that officially designates the two carriers being recognized as one airline under federal regulation.
105-Year-Old Rescue Squadron Member Served In Philippines
The Commemorative Air Force Florida Wing recently honored 105-year-old WWII veteran Fred LaPonzina with a special flight in the Wing’s T-34 Mentor. Fred was a member of the 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron, an Army Air Corps unit that flew PBY Catalinas on dangerous recovery operations in the Philippines.
First of Three Pilatus Jets Slated for Delivery in February 2026
The French Navy, under a lease from Jet Aviation France, will soon become the first military operator of the Pilatus PC-24 ‘Super Versatile Jet.’ Deliveries are slated to begin in February 2026, allowing the service to move out its disco-era Dassault Falcons.
The Local Controller’s Poor Judgment In Prioritization Of Their Ground Traffic Ahead Of Their Airborne Traffic
Analysis: Hawaiian Airlines flight 70 (HAL70), N2165HA, an Airbus A321, and a Textron Aviation, Inc. C172N, N24CV, were involved in a near mid air collision (NMAC) over the point where runway 30 and the final approach path for runway 26L intersect at Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB). At the time of the incident, the local control 1 (LC1), local assist, and ground control positions were combined to the LC1 position in the LGB air traffic control tower and staffed by a single certified professional controller. According to ATC transcripts and a post-- event interview, the LC1 controller turned N24CV on a base leg to runway 26L and cleared N24CV to land on 26L when the aircraft was approximately one mile from the runway. About this same time, the LC1 controller also cleared HAL70 to land on runway 30, when the flight was on a four-mile final.
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Aero Linx: African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
At AFCAC, our Safety Strategic Objective is to enhance Aviation Safety and the efficiency of Air Navigation Services in Africa. We support Member States’ Implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices so that they can effectively and efficiently manage Safety matters in this rapidly growing aviation industry. In addition, as a pillar to the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market, AFCAC promotes integration and increased capacity and efficiency of air navigation in Africa.
Minimum Sector Altitude
The lowest altitude which may be used under emergency conditions which will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1,000 feet) above all obstacles located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 NM) radius centered on a radio aid to navigation.
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