“If we have a continual small subset of controllers that don’t show up to work… they’re the problem children... We need more controllers, but we need the best and the brightest, the dedicated controllers, and if we have some on our staff that aren’t dedicated like we need, we’re going to let them go.” Source: A statement from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the government shutdown drags into the double digits, air traffic control facilities across the US are reporting growing staff shortages… Eleven major airspace sectors were short on controllers to close out October 9, including Chicago O’Hare, Newark, Boston Center, and Orlando.

Warns Job Actions Illegal: Could Disrupt NAS, Lead To Dismissal

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is urging its members to avoid any ‘job actions’ the could lead to disruptions in the National Airspace System, as the shutdown of the federal government extends into a second week.

Nashville Int. Airport Tower Goes Dark for Hours Overnight, Bringing Extensive Delays

Nashville International Airport (BNA), surrounded by one of the busiest Class C airspaces in the nation, became the latest victim of the ongoing government shutdown on October 7. Its control tower was empty for several hours, leaving extensive departure delays and concern for the stability of commercial aviation in its wake.

Manufacturer Hopes to Roll Out 42 Jets Per Month And Continue Accelerating Through 2026

Production for the troubled Boeing 737 MAX has been under an FAA-mandated cap of 38 jets a month ever since a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines flight in early 2024. The plane maker has decided now is the time for a change, seeking a bump up to 42 jets per month as soon as this fall.

Technical Education Center In Battle Creek, Michigan Gets Nod

Duncan Aviation announced that its testing facility co-located in the company’s Technical Education Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, has been officially approved as an FAA Testing Center, making Battle Creek the only Duncan Aviation to gain that designation.

Any Rule Must Ensure Safe Operations Are Priority #1

The National Business Aviation Association provided feedback to the FAA and TSA regarding proposed regulations for drone operations, and stated that any rules for such operations must ensure that safety is the highest priority.

Galileo HDX Approved For Challenger And Gulfstream Models

Skyservice Business Aviation, based in Mississauga, Ontario, announced the FAA and ANAC, the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency, have approved Supplemental Type Certifications for the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna on the Gulfstream G280 as well as the Bombardier Challenger CL604, CL605, and CL650.

Business Aviation Convention Will Again Spotlight Urban Air Mobility in Action

The future of urban transportation will once again get a real-world showcase at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention. BLADE Urban Air Mobility, now under Joby Aviation, will operate short, by-the-seat flights during the Las Vegas event from October 14 to 16. The service will ferry attendees between the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport, exchanging dense city traffic for a five-minute hop.

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Educational Organization Aims to Inspire by Sharing Tuskegee Story

Founding leader Don Hinz summarized the Red Tail Project’s mission in simple, yet eloquent words:  “Inspire youth and tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen all across America.” Since its inception, the non-profit organization has dedicated itself to sharing the extraordinary legacy of the first African Americans to be trained as WWII military pilots; these brave servicemen served their country honorably, despite the tremendous prejudice and adversity they faced during that time in our nation’s history.

Aircraft Experienced A Total Loss Of Engine Power During A Go-Around Attempt And Then Impacted A Soybean Field

On September 13, 2025, at 1625 eastern daylight time, a Pegasus Quantum 15 weight-shift controlled aircraft, N36TJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bedford, Indiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power during a go-around attempt and then impacted a soybean field about ¼ mi west of the departure airport.