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New Airbus Helicopters Will Strengthen Airborne Border Security Missions

A familiar workhorse is set to take on an even larger role in protecting America's borders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is adding 10 more Airbus H125 helicopters to its fleet as part of an ongoing modernization effort. The order highlights the continued

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): A Moniker Well-Chosen

Founded in 2021 by serial entrepreneur David Mayman and headquartered in New York City, Mayman Aerospace is the designer and manufacturer of a so-called Air Utility Vehicle (AUV) dubbed Speeder. Subject machine is a compact, high-speed, Vertical Take-Off and L

Performance Based Rules Could Help Shape The Next Era Of High Speed Flight

The FAA is proposing one of the most significant changes to civil supersonic flight regulations in more than 50 years. Starfighters Space believes the move could unlock new opportunities for commercial flight testing, aerospace research, and future space acces

Alleged Drug And Alcohol Violation Involving 14 Pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $65,000 civil penalty against Eastern Air Express for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations. The FAA alleges Eastern allowed 26 employees to perform safety-sensitive functions when they we

Aircraft’s Windshield Damaged By 3-Foot Drone

The FBI and the FAA are investigating after a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Airbus AS350 helicopter was struck by a drone in Tarzana, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, earlier this week, the agencies confirmed to NBC. The pilot and passenger ab

F-15 Eagle And F/A-18 Hornet With Special Patriotic Livery Celebrating America 250

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and several NASA aircraft will be among the special guests on Boeing Plaza, in the Warbirds area, and during several air shows during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Isaacman, EAA Lifetime 876775, will speak during a Warbirds in

Aviation Industry Needs 123,000 Maintenance Technicians In North America Through 2044

Even before putting on their cap and gown in late June, nearly half of the graduates in aviation maintenance at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA), had already locked in new jobs, while others were narrowing down their choices. Options range from sm

Pilot Reported That He Later Learned He Did Not Have Sufficient Flaps Extended For The Landing Configuration

Analysis: The pilot was on a local flight in the airport traffic pattern in an airplane he had recently purchased. During a landing attempt the airplane landed hard and bounced at which time the pilot applied full power to perform a go-around. He then elected

Report Says Crew Reported Low Fuel Pressure And Unusual Vibration

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says the pilots of a Textron Aviation 680A, registration N523QS operated by NetJets, was en route from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin when the crew declared an emergency and diverted to La

A World To SEA At 53 Celebrates Aviation’s Global Connection

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has unveiled the official poster and theme for its 2027 event, setting the stage for a celebration built around aviation history, international connection, and the excitement of flight. The design honors a defining moment in aviation