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“There was never a consideration that we would not go into those landing zones. They were my people down there, and they trusted in me to come and get them.”

Source: A quote from Retired Army Col. Bruce P. Crandall, 93, who repeatedly flew his unarmed helicopter through heavy fire into the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam to bring out wounded soldiers, died at his Tempe, Ariz., home on May 31. The Congressional Medal of

Air Show Veteran Shares What Keeps Aviation Fans Coming Back

Recorded during SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo 2026, this conversation with Mike Goulian offers a behind the scenes look at one of aviation’s most celebrated events. From night air shows and military formations to the future of air show flying, Goulian explains why

Federal Jury Finds Private Aviation Executive Guilty On Six Counts Of Wire Fraud

A private aviation venture that promised exclusive aircraft access has ended in a federal fraud conviction. Jurors concluded that millions entrusted by members for aircraft purchases were diverted elsewhere. The verdict raises fresh questions about transparenc

UAV Corp Advances Testing, Surveillance Technology, And Next Generation Materials Development

Major developments are converging for UAV Corp as its airship program moves closer to the skies. New partnerships, advanced surveillance capabilities, and cutting-edge materials research are expanding the company's vision well beyond a single aircraft. As flig

Aero Linx: The Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) The Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) Education, Qualification, and Currency System (https://www.iat.gov/) contains established aviation training standards and records for natural resource and firefighting e

Execute Missed Approach Instructions issued to a pilot making an instrument approach which means continue inbound to the missed approach point and execute the missed approach procedure as described on the Instrument Approach Procedure Chart or as previously as

As Atlantic Explorer 2026 Pushes Across The Ocean, A Hydrogen Balloon Flight Tests The Edge Of Modern Exploration

As history unfolds above the Atlantic Ocean, a small crew is redefining what unpowered flight can achieve. The Atlantic Explorer 2026 mission launched from Presque Isle Maine at 0608 UTC on June 4 2026, carrying pilot Peter Cuneo of Albuquerque alongside Alici

Company Said Reductions Were Adjustments To Align Overall Cost Structure With Current Funding

Bell Textron has announced layoffs and furloughs for employees at several facilities, including its Wichita operation, with reductions that primarily affect personnel assigned to the MV-75 Cheyenne II future long-range assault aircraft program, according to th

Staffing Shortages Cited As The Sole Reason For Delays

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a ground-delay program at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Thursday because of air traffic control staffing shortages, according to an agency advisory. The delays, which took effect around 1:30 p.m.,

Shortage Of EMS Helicopter Pilots Prompts New Associate Degree Plan In Flight Operations

The University of Dubuque (UD) is launching a new two-year helicopter pilot program as Boeing projects a shortage of 61,000 helicopter pilots by 2038. UD will begin offering a new associate of applied science degree in flight operations this fall. “The associa