Duffy Shares Plans to Scale Back Flights at Newark Liberty International

After a ‘telecommunications issue’ with Philadelphia TRACON brought yet another string of delays, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared plans to cut back flights into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The ground stop lasted for around 45 minutes.

Community Continues to Push Back Against ADS-B-Facilitated Landing Fees

On May 8, a bill to limit frivolous use of ADS-B tracking data was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. This legislation battles the recent trend of US airports using ADS-B information to impose landing fees on general aviation planes. House Bill 571 is a major step in the right direction.

Growth And Fleet Replacements On The Way

International Airlines Group, a joint holding company between British and Spanish air carriers, announced it has ordered up to 76 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft to enable anticipated growth as well as updating long-haul fleets to modern, fuel-efficient aircraft over the 2028-2033 period.

Unit Set To Deploy Vita Rescue System

Vita Inclinata, provider of intelligent lift technology for aerospace and construction, announced the Alaska Air National Guard’s 210th Rescue Squadron completed certification training on its Vita Rescue System (VRS) and is fully mission-capable to deploy the hoist system in live rescue missions.

Expert Analysts Scrutinized the FAA’s Oversight of ATC Organization

In a move that appears somewhat mistimed (at best…tone-deaf at worst), the Federal Aviation Administration has quietly halted the work of an independent panel of experts who were assigned to evaluate the agency’s oversight of air traffic control operations.

Flight Ban Follows Two ATC-Facilitated Go-Arounds for Commercial Flights

The US Army has grounded its helicopter operations into the Pentagon following a flight last week that triggered two go-arounds at Reagan National Airport (DCA). The suspension affects the 12th Aviation Battalion, which is responsible for emergency evacuations of political VIPs in the capital region.

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An NTSB Preliminary report is shedding some light on the Rob Holland tragedy. And there now seems to be a mechanical element as a prime suspect. The flight was destined for LFI, where the airplane made a normal approach to the runway and when it was over the end of the runway, it leveled off about 50 ft above the runway and flew straight down the runway for several hundred feet. ‘The airplane then “porpoised” twice, pitched “straight up,” rolled 90° to the left and descended to ground impact.’ Airbus is resurrecting a former t

Proven Leader And Pioneer Elevated Aviation’s Workforce

The National Business Aviation Association announced that Sheryl A. Barden, CAM and CEO of Aviation Personnel International (API), will be awarded the 2025 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exposition, or NBAA-BACE, to be held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers

In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and they designed the Able Flight Scholarships to enable people with disabilities to pursue th

(Pilot) Could Not Arrest The Right Turn, And The Airplane Departed The Right Side Of The Runway

Analysis: The pilot reported that, after a normal landing, the pilot heard a “pop” followed by a leaning tendency to the right that he attempted to correct with flight control inputs. He could not arrest the right turn, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to a stop, upright, in the grass. The right wing and right stabilator sustained substantial damage. 

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Cleared For The Option ATC authorization for an aircraft to make a touch-and-go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full stop landing at the discretion of the pilot. It is normally used in training so that an instructor can evaluate a student's performance under changing situations. Pilots should advise ATC if they decide to remain on the runway, of any delay in their stop and go, delay clearing the runway, or are unable to comply with the instruction(s).

“...no entity, whether a division of government or a private company or corporation, may use information broadcast or collected by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems, whether that data originates from ADS-B In or ADS-B Out, as a means for calculating, generating, and collecting fees from aircraft owners or operators who operate aircraft within the geographic boundaries of the state.” Source: A section of the most-welcome Montana House BIll 571 -- a bill to limit frivolous use of ADS-B tracking data that was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. This legislation battles the recent trend of US airports using ADS-B information to impose landing fees on general aviation planes.