Pilots operating in the Washington, D.C. area are advised that the FAA will issue Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) via NOTAMs in advance of President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral on January 9, 2025. The TFRs are intended to increase security restrictions in the DC SFRA and the DC FRZ airspaces. The government of Italy approved the sale of longtime manufacturing and aerospace company Piaggio Aerospace to the Turkish firm Baykar, who said the acquisition will expand its reach in the European Union. It may also give Baykar access to the U.S. F-35 program through Piaggio, who supplies some components of the F-135 engine. The FAA is investigating a near-mis
Search Warrant Approved For Charge of ‘Professional Negligence’
South Korean police executed a search warrant and raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport (IATA: MWX, ICAO: RKJB) as part of the investigation into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people on December 29, 2024.
Whitaker’s Replacement Awaiting Confirmation from the Trump Administration
Recent speculation indicates that current JSX CEO Alex Wilcox is the front-runner to replace Mike Whitaker as the next Federal Aviation Administration head. Though this is unconfirmed by President-elect Donald Trump, industry stakeholders have quite a bit to say about the prospective candidate.
Pilots operating in the Washington, D.C. area are advised that the FAA will issue Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) via NOTAMs in advance of President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral on January 9, 2025.
Private Jet Ordered To Stop As Commercial Flight Takes Off
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-miss between a college basketball team’s private jet and a Delta commercial flight. The airline is complying with the probe, though it is believed that the team’s jet is to blame for the incident. The event occurred at around 4:30 pm on Friday, December 27.
Florida-Based Airline to Continue Operations as Normal
Silver Airways, based in South Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after over a year of financial tension. The airline has reassured customers that all tickets will be upheld and operations will continue as normal. The company hopes to finalize the filing process by the end of March 2025.
Since 1925 the Goodyear Blimp has been a part of many cultural moments and sporting and other historic events. This year, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Blimp with an Aerial Tour of over 100 stops in North America and Europe, adding new cities and new events, and a chance for three lucky U.S. fans to get a chance to fly in the Blimp.
From 2012 (YouTube Edition): Extensive Expertise in Backup Solutions Makes MCIA Uniquely Qualified In This Market
There's no such thing, in aviation, as TOO much caution... hence the reason the industry has expended so much time, energy and talent in creating backup systems for critical functions in today's aircraft. One of the true leaders in the aero-backup technology arena is Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. Their latest offering is an impressive effort to create an even more redundant cockpit... and to do so with a bit of technology that not only provides critical standby info, but does so elegantly and easily. The MD302 Standby Attitude Modul
Glider Appeared To Get “Too Slow” As It Approached The Traffic Pattern Then Entered A Stall/Spin
On December 6, 2024, about 1240 eastern standard time, a Schleicher ASW 24 glider, N244RW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vero Beach, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was owned by a local soaring club and was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot was a seasonal member of the Treasure Coast Soaring Club based at New Hibiscus Airpark (X52), Vero Beach, FL. According to club members, the glider departed X52 about 1140 for a local flight. After about 1 hour, the glider approached the airport at about 1,000 ft above ground level (agl) to en
Aero Linx: International Air Transport Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 340 airlines over 80% of global air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.
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.
“In relation to the plane accident ... a search and seizure operation is being conducted from 9am on Jan. 2 at three locations. The police plan to swiftly and rigorously determine the cause and responsibility for this accident in accordance with the law and principles.”
Source: From a statement made as South Korean police executed a search warrant and raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport (IATA: MWX, ICAO: RKJB) as part of the investigation into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people on December 29, 2024.
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