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Decorated CFI Ron Timmermans, Wife Killed in Texas Plane Crash

Ron Timmermans, a nationally recognized Master CFI and aviation educator, and his wife, Barbara, were killed Feb. 11 in an aircraft accident in East Texas. Timmermans logged more than 9,000 hours of flight time and held multiple certificates, including airline transport pilot and instructor ratings. He was named National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year […]

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Industry Groups Weigh In on FAA BVLOS Rulemaking

Industry Groups Weigh In on FAA BVLOS Rulemaking

A broad cross-section of aviation and drone industry organizations submitted comments following the FAA’s reopening of the comment period on its proposal to normalize beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft operations. Responses to the proposed Part 108 rulemaking focused largely on electronic conspicuity, right-of-way and detect-and-avoid responsibilities, with commenters generally supporting drone integration

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U.S. Military Planning for Lengthy Operations Against Iran

The U.S. military is preparing for potentially weekslong operations against Iran if President Donald Trump gives the order to attack, Reuters reported. Citing two U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter, the news outlet said the military’s planning could include airstrikes against Iranian state and security facilities, not just nuclear sites, which America has targeted

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FAA Requires Airlines To Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring

FAA Requires Airlines To Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring

The Federal Aviation Administration will require U.S. commercial airlines to certify that pilot hiring is based on merit, a step announced Friday by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to be issued through a mandatory operations specification. The agency said carriers that do not provide certification could face a federal investigation. Airlines will certify their hiring

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Ariane 64, Europe’s Largest Rocket, Debuts With Amazon Satellite Launch

Europe’s largest and most powerful rocket ever made its maiden flight earlier this month, delivering 32 satellites to low-Earth orbit (LEO) for customer Amazon Leo—the e-commerce and logistics titan’s budding satellite constellation, billed as a rival to SpaceX’s rapidly expanding Starlink network. Launched Thursday, the mission was the debut of Arianespace’s Ariane 64, which stands

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NAM moves 3,100 tonnes of flowers in record Valentine’s rush

NAM moves 3,100 tonnes of flowers in record Valentine’s rush

Network Airline Management (NAM) has completed its largest-ever Valentine’s peak operation, transporting 3,100 tonnes of freshly cut flowers from Nairobi to Liège in the run-up to February 14. The UK-based cargo carrier operated a total of 31 dedicated flights during the two-week peak period, comprising 16 scheduled services and a record 15 additional rotations. Each

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