Super Hornet Drops Bomb Six Miles Outside the Intended Target Area

Though mistakes happen, the Navy likely wasn’t happy to find out that one of its F/A-18F Super Hornets accidentally dropped a 500-pound laser-guided bomb six miles from the intended target. The mishap lit up Ocala National Forest and torched more than 20 acres of land.

Suspected Of Working With Mexican Los Chapitos Gang

Mexican security forces arrested a pilot who is suspected of flying for “Los Chapitos,” a drug cartel headed by the sons of Joaquin Guzman, also known as “El Chapo.” The pilot known as “El Jando” was detained in the northern city of Culiacan where the cartel operates.

National Aerobatic Championships Pushed to September 28

The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) has announced a schedule change for the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. The event, originally set for September 21-26, will now take place from September 28 to October 3 at Salina Regional Airport (SLN) in Kansas. The adjustment was made to accommodate the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships in Hungary.

Ohio Subsidiary Of Russian Supplier Facing Federal Charges

Flighttime Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, and three of its employees have been charged with federal crimes alleging a scheme to illegally export aircraft parts and components to Russia and Russian airlines without the required licenses from the Department of Commerce.

Thousands of Federal Workers Hit in Massive Round of Layoffs

The Trump administration has ramped up efforts to terminate thousands of probationary federal employees from several departments, targeting those with less than a year (or in some cases, two years) on the job. The logic? They’re easier to fire. More than 200,000 federal employees fall into the probationary category.

Transformed Aviation Safety Standards And Pilot Training

It has been sixteen years since the fatal accident involving Colgan Air Flight 3407 that resulted in the loss of 50 lives near Buffalo, New York, on February 12, 2009.

Record Donations Received For BizAv Career Development

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the five recipients selected for the 2025 International Operators Scholarships that provide financial support for individuals pursuing careers in business aviation with a focus on international operations.

Airplane Overshot The Runway, Banked Steeply, Stalled, And Entered A 1/2 Turn Spin Before Impacting The Ground

Analysis: Just after departing from runway 5 on an aerial survey flight, the pilot announced on the airport’s common traffic advisory frequency that the engine was running rough and he was returning to the airport. Another pilot flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane appeared too high and fast to land on runway 23; shortly thereafter, the accident pilot transmitted that the engine was producing power and that he was landing on runway 5. The witness saw the accident airplane subsequently enter a left base for runway 5 at low altitude and stated that the airplane appeared slow.

From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Yeah.... This IS A Really Cool Job

When ANN's Nathan Cremisino took over the lead of our Aero-TV teams, he knew he was in for some extra work and a lot of extra responsibility. Still... with all that, there ARE times when its good to be the top guy.... like when our friends at Aspen Avionics call over and ask if we want to put one of our Aero-TV videographers aboard a formation aerobatic flight with the world-famous Aero-Shell Aerobatic Team. At such times, its good to be in a position to say... "Hey, I want to go..." and go.

Aero Linx: Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) Founded in 1997, the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) has developed an integrated, data-driven strategy to reduce the commercial aviation fatality risk in the United States and promote new Government and industry safety initiatives throughout the world. The nation’s impressive commercial aviation safety record is due in part to the aviation industry and Government voluntarily investing in the right safety enhancements to reduce the fatality risk in U.S. commercial air travel. CAST’s work, along with new aircraft, regulations, and other activities, reduced the fatality risk for commercial aviation in the United States by 83

Braking Action Advisories

When tower controllers receive runway braking action reports which include the terms “medium," “poor," or “nil," or whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking conditions, the tower will include on the ATIS broadcast the statement, “Braking Action Advisories are in Effect." During the time braking action advisories are in effect, ATC will issue the most current braking action report for the runway in use to each arriving and departing aircraft...

"We recognize that the Colgan anniversary isn't the only reason for our grief today. On January 29, PSA Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided in midair near Washington National Airport, leaving 67 people dead, including two members of our union. Their loved ones' loss is our own, and we will continue to do everything we can to support them through this tragedy..." Source: Part of a statement released by ALPA as they mark the 16th year since the fatal accident involving Colgan Air Flight 3407 that resulted in the loss of 50 lives near Buffalo, New York, on February 12, 2009.