Because Clearly, This Was Aviation’s Biggest Problem
In a significant yet largely symbolic decision, the FAA has decided to revert the NOTAM acronym from "Notice to Air Missions" back to "Notice to Airmen." This change, announced in Notice 7930.114, took immediate effect on February 10. What does this mean for pilots? Practially nothing.
Learjet Veers Off Runway and Into Another Aircraft, Killing One
A private jet owned by Vince Neil, lead singer of Mötley Crüe, veered off the Scottsdale Airport (SDL) runway and collided with another aircraft. The incident killed one and left four others injured. The jet involved is a Learjet 35A registered to Chromed in Hollywood, which lists Neil as its director.
Vulcanair V1.0 Runs Out of Fuel While Approaching Runway
Two Delaware State University (DSU) students executed an emergency landing after their Vulcainair V1.0 aircraft allegedly ran out of fuel. Though the plane nosed over in the grass, both occupants were uninjured in the incident. The aircraft, registered N186DS, took off from Delaware Airpark (33N) at around 9:00 am on February 7.
NBAA Joins Dozens Of Aviation Stakeholders In Statement
No two ways about it: last week was a bad one for the aviation community and industry, and we here at Aero-News Network are experiencing it along with everyone else. The National Business Aviation Association joined with dozens of aviation organizations and associations in issuing the statement below reaffirming their commitment to safety following the tragic loss of life in the two accidents in just two days...
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