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May 26, 2025

DOGE Budget Cuts Team Reaches the NTSB

Elon Musk’s Efficiency Initiative Assigned to Review NTSB Operations

A team from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has reportedly been assigned to conduct a review of National Transportation Safety Board operations. The group has completed several of these reviews since its formation, leaving a trail of employee terminations in its wake.

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FAA Clears SpaceX Starship For Flight 9

Aircraft Hazard Areas Expanded

The FAA has granted final approval to SpaceX for its next Starship launch, possibly as early as May 27, with an updated launch license that included an increase in launch rate from the Starbase facility in South Texas as well as an expansion of the aircraft hazard areas (AHA) to prevent any debris from hitting an aircraft.

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Blue Origin Announces Crew For NS-32 Mission

Group Includes STEM Teacher, Radiologist, Attorney, Three Entrepreneurs

Blue Origin announced the crew that will fly on its upcoming New Shepard NS-32 Mission. Crew members include Aymette Medina Jorge, Dr. Gretchen Green, Jaime Aleman, Jesse Williams, Mark Rocket, and Paul Jeris.

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Army Blames DCA Go-Arounds on a Misplaced Antenna

Black Hawk Lost Contact With Military Controllers for 20 Seconds

A misplaced antenna temporarily disrupted communications between military air traffic controllers and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport (DCA) on May 1, leading to two commercial aircraft being instructed to perform go-arounds. The branch has since grounded its helicopter operations at the Pentagon.

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EAA AirVenture Releases Warbirds In Review Schedule

Historic Aircraft Encompass 80 Years Of Military Aviation History

Warbirds in Review is an exciting series of presentations during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh that brings historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft owners that span 80 years of aviation and military history. It returns once again for this year’s 72nd edition of the AirVenture fly-in and convention that runs from July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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FAA Mental Health Rulemaking Committee Report

Fed Air Surgeon Susan Northrup Discusses Outcome

Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, PhD, discussed on the FAA’s YouTube channel “Pilot Minute” what came out of the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on mental health. Their work was informed through feedback gathered from aviation and medical professionals around the world regarding the barriers that prevent or hinder pilots from reporting and seeking treatment for mental health concerns.

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Classic Aero-TV: US Airways Jeff Skiles-Making History and Looking To The Future

From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Skiles Reflects On His Ring-Side Seat To An Historic Event

Jeff Skiles, First Officer of US Airways Flight 1549, "The Miracle on the Hudson," was the guest speaker for the AEA Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 9th, during the Aircraft Electronics Association's 53rd annual International Convention & Trade Show, from April 7-10, in Orlando, FL -- he was also our guest for an intriguing interview shortly before that speech. Skiles stepped into history on a bright, 20-degree afternoon in January 2009, as US Airways Flight 1549 rolled down New York La Guardia Airport's main runway with 155 passengers and crew, headed sky

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NTSB Prelim: Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 NG

Pilot Asked The Mechanic To Go For A Test Flight Around The Airport Traffic Pattern With Him For A Touch-And-Go Landing, And Then A Full-Stop Landing

On May 7, 2025, about 1600 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft DA 40 NG, N499BW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sanford, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the passenger, who also served as the mechanic for the airplane, he completed the annual inspection on the airplane the week before the accident flight. He further stated that the pilot approached him on the day of the accident and asked him to check his gearbox oil le

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.26.25)

Aero Linx: KC-46A Pegasus The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.26.25): Fuel Remaining

Fuel Remaining A phrase used by either pilots or controllers when relating to the fuel remaining on board until actual fuel exhaustion. When transmitting such information in response to either a controller question or pilot initiated cautionary advisory to air traffic control, pilots will state the APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF MINUTES the flight can continue with the fuel remaining. All reserve fuel SHOULD BE INCLUDED in the time stated, as should an allowance for established fuel gauge system error.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.26.25)

“The FAA conducted a comprehensive safety review of the SpaceX Starship Flight 8 mishap and determined that the company has satisfactorily addressed the causes of the mishap, and therefore, the Starship vehicle can return to flight. With the Starship vehicle return to flight determination, Starship Flight 9 is authorized for launch. The FAA finds SpaceX meets all of the rigorous safety, environmental and other licensing requirements.” Source: From an FAA statement clearing the next Starship launch for flight.

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