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House Fails To Advance ROTOR Act
Measure on ADS-B equipage falls short of two-thirds threshold.
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EASA explores ‘Higher Airspace Operations’ beyond traditional flight limits
Kármán Line – generally accepted as the “beginning of space” Traditional Aviation Operations Higher Airspace Operations Space Why do most aircraft stop at around FL550 (55,000 feet)? According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the ceiling is largely driven by engineering constraints: reduced air density limits engine performance and lift, cabin pressurisation becomes […]
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Everdrone unveils E3 medical drone with double payload and 80 km/h autonomous speed
Everdrone has launched its next-generation emergency medical transport drone, the E3, marking a significant performance upgrade over its predecessor. Fully developed in-house, the E3 replaces the earlier E2 platform—previously based on commercial components—with a purpose-built system tailored to emergency healthcare requirements. The E3 is faster, more robust, and capable of carrying heavier payloads. It supports […]
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Customizing Flight Review Can Make a Huge Difference
Seminar offers a multipronged approach for pilots and instructors to turn it into a genuine tool for continuing education and safety.
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FAA suspends Steamboat Springs RNAV approach after fatal crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken the highly unusual step of suspending the RNAV (GPS) Z approach to Runway 32 at Steamboat… The post FAA suspends Steamboat Springs RNAV approach after fatal crash appeared first on AeroTime.
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ALPA says US House aviation safety bill falls short of needed changes
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is pushing back on the US House’s newly introduced ALERT Act, saying the… The post ALPA says US House aviation safety bill falls short of needed changes appeared first on AeroTime.
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Pilot Union, NTSB Chair Push Back on House ALERT Act
Debate centers on ADS-B In mandate as House prepares ROTOR Act vote.
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Flight Test Files: Cessna T-37 – A High-Pitch Laboratory for Lateral Dynamics
How a small NASA T-37 jet flew deliberately into wake turbulence to help engineers understand control limits, vortex strength, and aircraft separation safety.
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B-58 Hustler Hut Project at the Grissom Air Museum
Efforts are underway at the Grissom Air Museum at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, to construct a permanent indoor exhibit for their rare Convair B-58 Hustler bomber, and to honor the memory of a B-58 crewman who lost his life in a tragic accident on the base in 1964.
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Meet Regina Senegal, Acting Chief of Johnson’s Quality and Flight Equipment Division
Safety and quality management are integral to every program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, and across the entire agency. That gives team members like Regina Senegal, acting chief of the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate’s (SMA) Quality and Flight Equipment Division, a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse organizations and personnel. “I’m responsible […]
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The ALERT Act: How Congress Plans To Stop Midair Collisions
The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act, or ALERT Act, aims to address every safety recommendation issued by the NTSB.
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A 22 year old pilot dies in North Yorkshire plane crash
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, a 22-year-old pilot from North Yorkshire died after a light aircraft crash, police have confirmed, which happened at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park at 12:20 p.m. The plane was seen to have crashed into a sculpture at the park, and was seen to be the only person occupied in the […] The post A 22 year old pilot dies in North Yorkshire plane crash appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Autopilot Confusion, Impairment Cited in Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger
NTSB final report details pilot’s struggles with complex Beechcraft Debonair and use of disqualifying meds.
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US lawmakers introduce sweeping aviation safety bill
A comprehensive aviation safety bill introduced in the US House would implement National Transportation Safety Board recommendations following the… The post US lawmakers introduce sweeping aviation safety bill appeared first on AeroTime.
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ALERT Act Aviation Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. House
The holistic measure outlines regulatory, training and technology changes tied to NTSB recommendations following DCA collision.
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Iridium eyes aviation disruption with Certus safety, space-based VHF
Iridium sees an opportunity to ‘disrupt the status quo’ in aviation now that its next-generation Certus satcom service is undergoing flight trials to support aircraft safety services and its joint venture partner Aireon is pursuing a space-based VHF initiative that will relieve VHF congestion using satellite links. The L-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operator’s... The post Iridium eyes aviation disruption with Certus safety, space-based VHF appeared first on Runway Girl.
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House To Consider Safety Bill Tied To 2025 DCA Collision
The legislation would be related to the Senate's ROTOR Act and address NTSB recommendations and ADS-B requirements.
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How the DCA Disaster Hearing Is Reshaping Avionics and ATC Rules
Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) January hearing on the Washington D.C. air crash disaster sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, prompting […] The post How the DCA Disaster Hearing Is Reshaping Avionics and ATC Rules appeared first on Avionics International.
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Electronic Flight Strips Introduced at DCA Tower
DOT highlights DCA upgrade as NTSB report on 2025 collision is released.
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Iowa Bill Would Require Aircraft-Activated Lights On Wind Turbines
The FAA-approved sensors activate only when aircraft approach, reducing nighttime light pollution.