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FAA Recommends More Spatial Disorientation Training For Pilots

FAA Recommends More Spatial Disorientation Training For Pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is encouraging Part 91, 91K, and 135 operators to expand spatial disorientation (SD) training for pilots, according to recent Information for Operators (InFO) guidance. The InFO cites the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which continues to identify spatial disorientation as a serious safety concern. High-profile accidents—including the 2020 helicopter crash […]

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25 Manufacturers to Compete in Pentagon’s $150M Drone Dominance ‘Gauntlet’

Twenty-five manufacturers of small, low-cost uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) will compete next month for about $150 million in orders from the Pentagon. The Department of Defense on Tuesday announced the participants for Phase I of its Drone Dominance program, under which it plans to order 30,000 one-way attack drones at about $5,000 per unit. By

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HondaJet Elite II Certified With Emergency Autoland

HondaJet Elite II Certified With Emergency Autoland

Honda Aircraft Company announced its HondaJet Elite II received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Emergency Autoland (EAL), making it the first production twin‑turbine very light jet available with the technology. The system is designed to autonomously land the aircraft if the pilot becomes incapacitated. Emergency Autoland can be activated manually or automatically, and it

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AOPA President Stepping Down

AOPA President Stepping Down

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is searching for a new president. On Wednesday the organization announced Darren Pleasance, the current president and CEO, will be moving into an advisory capacity to support AOPA and the board of trustees as they look for their next leader. Pleasance was named president and CEO in January

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AOPA President Steps Down

AOPA President Steps Down

On Wednesday, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced that President and CEO Darren Pleasance is stepping out of the day-to-day CEO role and moving into an advisory capacity to support the organization and its Board of Trustees during the search for a new leader. According to AOPA’s press release, the move comes as

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House Approves DOT Funding Bill With $22.2B For FAA

House Approves DOT Funding Bill With $22.2B For FAA

On Tuesday, the House voted 217–214 to approve a comprehensive appropriations package funding the Department of Transportation, including $22.2 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration, ending the partial government shutdown that began Jan. 31. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) bill provides a $235 million increase for the Air Traffic Organization,

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Pratt & Whitney to power and support 44 more Vietjet A320neos

Pratt & Whitney to power and support 44 more Vietjet A320neos

Vietjet Air has announced that it has ordered an additional 44 GTF-powered Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 24 A321neos and 20 A321XLRs, with Pratt & Whitney announced to provide the engine maintenance through a 12-year EngineWise® comprehensive service agreement. This brings Vietjet Air’s total orders to 137 GTF-powered aircraft, and deliveries will start in July

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