Investigators Say the Incident ‘Never Should Have Happened’

The National Transportation Safety Board has published its findings on an incident in 2024 involving a door panel flying off of an Alaska Airlines B737 MAX 9. Investigators all seem to agree that the event was completely preventable, citing poor training at Boeing and insufficient FAA oversight.

Liam Bryne Put to Rest With More Than 4,000 Jumps Under His Belt

24-year-old skydiving instructor and wingsuit flier Liam Bryne was killed in a Swiss Alps base jump on June 21. He logged his first jump at 16 and, since then, has accumulated over 4,000 more. Swiss authorities are continuing their investigation into the accident.

Advances To Full Senate With Praise From Regional Airlines Group

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on June 25 voted 15 to 13 to approve the nomination of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the FAA, with all Republicans voting in favor while all Democrats voted against after some cited Bedford’s refusal to commit to upholding the 1,500-hour training rule for copilots.

Brothers Aim to Convert the Abandoned Jet Into an Educational Tool

Two brothers from El Paso, Texas, recently spent $10,000 to buy an abandoned Boeing 727 jet at auction. The greater part of the spending will go towards converting the nearly 60-year-old plane into an educational tool - or what the duo is calling a “Hangar Hangout.”

New Drone Contained Powerful Iranian-Made Anti-Jamming Technology

Searching through the debris of an assault on Ukraine led drone hunters to a startling discovery: Russia may be using sophisticated Iranian technology in its attacks. The recent strikes on Iranian infrastructure, however, may hinder the country from selling weapons to Russia.

Voepass Forced to Close Its Doors After a Deadly Crash and Inspection Lapses

Brazil-based regional airline Voepass has been permanently terminated by the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) following a 2024 plane crash that left 62 people dead. Increased oversight after the accident shed light on 20 aircraft inspections that had not been complied with.

Falcon 9 Rocket Lifted Dragon’s Crew Of 4

NASA and Axiom Space announced that the Axiom Mission 4, Ax-4, to the International Space Station or ISS, lifted off at 2:31 am EDT from Launch Complex 39A at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 booster. The Dragon crew module was scheduled to autonomously dock with the ISS on Thursday June 26 at approximately 7:00 am EDT.

Klyde Notes That There Are ALWAYS Consequences...

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Also: ENAC Orders 30 Elixir, Sporty’s New IFR Focus, Mental Health Bill, Enhanced Controller Training

King Schools and Four Forces announced a collaboration that integrates the Cessna Flight Training System’s Course Tracking Application with Four Forces' Flight School Management Software suite. The integrated software packages eliminate the need for double or triple-entry of flight training data between the flight lesson tracking system and the scheduling and billing systems. The FAA’s MedXpress website has been updated to assist pilots getting ready for the next visit with their AME, or aviation medical examiner, to renew their

Also: ENAC Orders 30 Elixir, Sporty’s New IFR Focus, Mental Health Bill, Enhanced Controller Training

King Schools and Four Forces announced a collaboration that integrates the Cessna Flight Training System’s Course Tracking Application with Four Forces' Flight School Management Software suite. The integrated software packages eliminate the need for double or triple-entry of flight training data between the flight lesson tracking system and the scheduling and billing systems. The FAA’s MedXpress website has been updated to assist pilots getting ready for the next visit with their AME, or aviation medical examiner, to renew their medical

From 2017 (YouTube Edition): A Quality LSA For Well Under $100k…

Aeroprakt unveiled its new LSA at the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase in November. Dennis Long, U.S. Importer and Distributer for Aeroprakt U.S.A., told ANN’s Tom Patton that the design has been around for nearly two decades. “What makes them special is their handling, anywhere between 100 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour,” Long said. “It’s just spectacular the way they handle thermals, and bumps and crosswinds.” Long said the airplane has a base price of about $79,000, but with popular options, most of the are selling in the $83,000

Airplane Then Encountered An Aerodynamic Stall While Banked About 45 Degrees, Which Continued To A 90-Degree Bank...

Analysis: The pilot and passenger reported that during the final approach to land, an unexpected gust of wind pushed the airplane toward the west side of the runway, near the precision approach path indicator lights and a hillside. As the pilot initiated a go-around, a stronger gust lifted the right wing, and the airplane rolled to the left. The airplane then encountered an aerodynamic stall while banked about 45 degrees, which continued to a 90-degree bank with a 45-degree nose-down pitch attitude. Due to the low altitude, the pilot was unable to recover, and the airplane impacted the airport ramp area, coming to r

Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft.

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"We would like to remember Liam not just for the way he left this world, but for how he lived in it... Liam was fearless, not necessarily because he wasn't afraid but because he refused to let fear hold him back. He chased life in a way that most of us only dream of and he soared…Though he has now flown beyond our reach, he will always be with us." Source: A statement from the parents of 24-year-old skydiving instructor and wingsuit flier Liam Bryne, who was killed in a Swiss Alps base jump on June 21. He logged his first jump at 16 and, since then, has accumulated over 4,000 more.