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FAA investigators examine possible engine power loss in a kit plane accident near Raleigh East Airport

A routine flight from Apex ended in a sudden emergency just short of the runway in Knightdale. Two occupants survived after the aircraft struck trees and storage tanks during the crash sequence. Early accounts, including a family report of an engine stoppage i

Students Work 7 Days A Week To Accelerate Training, Save Costs

Epic Flight Academy, with eleven flight-training campuses and two FAA Part 147 aircraft mechanic campuses, has launched a six-month fast-track pilot program for students who prefer to accelerate their flight training. Students commit to training seven days a w

Infrastructure To Support Electric Aircraft At U.S. Airports Is Currently Limited

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hasn't yet certified an electric aircraft for commercial operations but is currently evaluating electric aircraft and engine designs for certification on a case-by-case basis, according to a GAO report. It's also consi

FAA Reviewing National Flight-Training Alliance Proposal ‘Piece By Piece’

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau has described the new report by the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) as containing “so much good.” The NFTA submitted a comprehensive 400+ page report to the FAA outlining recom

NGPA expands its scholarship support for 2026

Applications are now open for one of the aviation industry’s leading LGBTQ+ focused scholarship programs, offering significant funding for aspiring aviators and aerospace professionals. Supporting the next generation of aviation professionals remains central t

The Engine Was Last Overhauled About 60 Years Before The Accident...

Analysis: The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while nearing his intended destination on a cross-country flight, the engine lost partial power followed by a vibration and grinding sound. The pilot attempted to restore engine power by tro

Japan Made Drone Heads Into Critical Infrastructure Operations

A new deployment inside Japan’s power sector is highlighting how advanced drone technology is steadily transforming infrastructure maintenance. Terra Drone has delivered its indoor inspection drone, Terra Xross 1, to Tokyo Power Technology, a core company with

Sofia Links Future Access To Long Running Visa Dispute

A disagreement over travel policy is beginning to affect military aviation operations in Eastern Europe. Bulgaria has signaled that American military aircraft will need to leave Sofia by the end of June unless current arrangements change. The decision highligh