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FAA Warns ‘Catastrophic’ Spaceflight Mishaps Pose Threat to Aircraft

FAA Warns ‘Catastrophic’ Spaceflight Mishaps Pose Threat to Aircraft

The FAA has warned pilots to be prepared to “exercise extreme caution” when flying below the trajectory of commercial spacecraft—some of which have the potential for “catastrophic failures resulting in debris fields.” That is the language used in a recent Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO), dated January 8, that is intended to provide guidance to […]

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FAA Sets 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorder Standard for New Aircraft

The FAA published a finalized rule Monday that extends required cockpit voice recorder retention from two hours to 25 hours. This new requirement will apply to newly manufactured aircraft already subject to CVR equipage requirements. The rule, first proposed in 2023, is intended to preserve additional flight deck audio for incident and accident investigations and

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One Controller at Miami Tower: Air Traffic Control Crisis

FAA Shutdown Plan Calls for 10,000 Furloughs

The Federal Aviation Administration began operating under a shutdown plan over the weekend following a partial lapse in congressional appropriations. The plan places more than 10,000 employees on furlough while continuing core safety functions. According to the Department of Transportation’s lapse plan, about 13,800 air traffic controllers are classified as excepted employees and will remain

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This 2025 Pipistrel Panthera Is a High-Efficiency ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 2025 Pipistrel Panthera. While many general aviation designs are

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