Inaction By FAA And Congress Share Responsibility For Shortcomings

The independent National Transportation Safety Board conducted three days of hearings that wrapped up on August 1 into the causes of the deadly mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in D.C. in January, and one of the most striking things that came out was that nobody seemed shocked or surprised that it happened.

Safety Issues And Fraudulent OT Pay Under Scrutiny

Federal officials are investigating the abuse of overtime pay received by three police officers in the New York Police Department’s Aviation unit when Winston Faison was the Chief of the unit. NYPD transferred Faison to the Transportation Bureau after the FAA conducted a surprise investigation into safety issues in the unit, and he has since retired.

Piper Comanche And Firearms Among Items Seized

Two men were arrested on July 29 at the Ruleville-Drew Airport (M37) in Drew, Mississippi, after landing and their Piper Comanche was searched along with a residence connected to the two that resulted in the discovery of 247 pounds of marijuana, $295,495 in cash, and two firearms.

Advancing Air Cargo, Transportation At Scale

Reliable Robotics announced a partnership with NASA as part of the Space Act Agreement (SAA) to support the integration of large UAS into the National Airspace System, with a focus on addressing UAS capabilities for air cargo and air transportation operations at scale.

Aciturri Aerostructures to Build the Airframe for Vertical’s VX4

Vertical Aerospace recently entered a new partnership, passing down the responsibility of building the VX4 eVTOL’s pre-production airframe to Aciturri Aerostructures. The team will begin with a pre-production version that, if all goes to plan, will put the VX4 on track for certification and scalable production.

Public Benefit Flying Awards Presented With Air Care Alliance

The National Aeronautic Association revealed the recipients of its esteemed Public Benefit Flying Awards for 2025. They are presented in collaboration with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide network of flying organizations who utilize aviation for humanitarian purposes.

St. Louis, Illinois Fighter Jet Plants Affected

More than 3,200 workers at Boeing’s St. Louis area and Illinois defense division facilities voted to reject a second contract offer and went out on strike on August 4, curtailing production of F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets, T-7 trainers, and MQ-25 drones for aerial refueling for the U.S. Navy.

International Airlines Group Puts its Entire 737 MAX Order into Vueling’s Fleet

The International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, Aer Lingus, and other well-known subsidiaries, finally announced the operator of its three-year-old Boeing aircraft order: Vueling. The 50 new 737 MAX jets mark a step away from Vueling’s previously all-Airbus fleet.

A Family Member Reported That The Pilot Departed His Private Airstrip About 1610

On July 19, 2025, about 2050 central daylight time, a Kolb Firestar airplane, N55161, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Meadow Grove, Nebraska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A family member reported that the pilot departed his private airstrip about 1610. Local authorities were notified of the accident about 2050 when a property owner noticed the airplane in his soybean field. There were no witnesses, and the exact time of the accident is unknown. The accident site was located in a soybean field about 0.3 mile south of the departure airstrip. In

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): Rotax Supports Their Engines With Training, Information, And Rapid Parts Service…

Anyone who is even slightly familiar with sport aviation and home built experimental aircraft has heard of the name Rotax when it comes to engines. However, they are different from the engines that we are used to in general aviation aircraft in the United States. While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talked with the experts at Rotax to find out where information about the engines and maintenance is available. Jim spoke with Marc Becker, the Aircraft Business Manager for Rotax. Becke

Aero Linx: Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) Regional air cargo carriers are a vital connection between small-town America and the rest of the world, delivering everything from time critical supplies to everyday essentials. Since our founding in 2002, we have grown to include over 95 percent of eligible operators, and we are committed to advancing our industry’s safety, investing in our workforce and advancing innovation to meet the needs of our industry's growth and potential. We greatly value the unique opportunities to bring our members together, especially at our Annual Conference each year.

Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities that are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground-to-air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist. 

 

“Combining a love of flying and selfless devotion to humankind, pilots and other volunteers involved in Public Benefit Flying make a profound and significant impact on communities and individuals in need. This altruistic form of aviation encompasses a range of vital missions, including transporting patients for medical care, supporting environmental and conservation efforts, and responding to emergencies and natural disasters. The recipients of this year’s Public Benefit Flying Awards showcase the aviation community’s enduring legacy of generosity and commitment to making a positive impact.” Source: Amy Spowart, President and CEO of NAA, commenting on the recipients of its estee