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Double-Bubble Design and Distributed Propulsion Target Mid-Century Efficiency Gains

Electra has unveiled a next generation airliner concept developed under NASA’s AACES 2050 program, offering a detailed look at how electrified propulsion and advanced airframe integration could reshape commercial aviation for aircraft carrying more than 100 pa

Early Barnstorming Group Flew Out Of Ranch In Kansas

In the early days of American barnstorming aviation, two daredevilish Kansans took to the skies and performed reckless, thrilling stunts for thousands of people who would line up to see them, the Wichita Eagle reported. Karl Garver, the son of wealthy ranchers

Support For Pilot And Air Traffic Controller Counseling

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) says a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aeromedical policy update is a welcome change encouraging pilots and air-traffic controllers (ATCs) to seek counseling and mental-health support early and wit

NBAA Business Aviation Accident And Incident Analysis

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently released its latest Business Aviation Accident and Incident Analysis, examining 40 business aircraft safety events in the first three months of 2026, including six fatal accidents.The analysis – offere

Pilot Had Previously Contacted The Helicopter Kit Manufacturer About Ethanol In Fuel “Eating Up” The Fuel Bladder In The Helicopter

Analysis: The pilot departed in the experimental helicopter with a pilot-rated passenger to perform a golf ball drop for a charity event. Flight track data showed that the beginning of the flight was not captured, as the first data point indicated the helicopt

Jet Crashed In The Dominican Republic, Was Heading To Texas To Pick Up Baseball Star Yadier Molina

Two American pilots died when a private jet crashed Sunday at an airport in the Dominican Republic. The airport identified the two as pilot Erick Javier Diago and co-pilot Ruddy Ghazal in a news release. They were the only people on the plane at the time of th

Mass Drone Attack Disrupts Air Traffic

Russia says it faced one of the largest drone attacks reported in recent months. Air defense units were active across a wide area, including the Moscow region. The wave of interceptions also triggered repeated disruptions to civil aviation operations.

Protecting Aircraft Traveling Through Affected Airspace Has Become An International Matter

Clearing aircraft out of the way for more frequent rocket launches has become a headache for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as rocket launches from the United States can directly affect air traffic over Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. While Spac

Latest Aircraft Marks Key Step Toward Certification And Future Production

Three aircraft have now helped shape Vertical Aerospace's path toward commercial electric flight. With a second full scale prototype now airborne, the company is accelerating testing while preparing for one of the most important milestones in aircraft developm