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Regulatory Approval Clears Another 737 MAX Variant For Service

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service. "This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane's design and recognizes the determination

Handled 2,808 Operations On The Busiest Day July 23

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a social media post, “Our all-star air traffic controllers safely managed 15,527 arrivals and departures during EAA AirVenture, including a peak of 2,808 flights on July 23.“Thanks to our dedicated workforce an

Received Donor Tail After Iraq Mid-Air Collision

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker that lost the upper portion of its vertical stabilizer in a mid-air collision over Iraq has returned to the air for the first time since the accident, flying to England with a tail fin taken from a different airframe. The a

Flight Instructor Assumed Control Of The Airplane And Observed That Engine Power Decreased To Below About 40%

On June 29, 2026, about 1945 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA40 NG airplane, N602RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Petersburg, Virginia. The flight instructor sustained serious injuries, an

FAA Establishes Long Term Airspace Restrictions Around Presidential Residence In Manhattan

The airspace above one of New York City’s most recognizable buildings will now face permanent restrictions. A new FAA rule will prohibit unauthorized aircraft operations around Trump Tower, creating a lasting security measure that will remain in place beyond P

10 Americans Uninjured In North Bimini, Bahamas

A rescue boat operator in Jupiter helped rescue all 10 aboard a seaplane that crashed near a resort in North Bimini, Bahamas around 10 a.m. Saturday.According to a preliminary investigation by the Bahamas police, the aircraft ran into sea traffic while attempt

Radar Installation Work On Second Bomber Underway In San Antonio

A replacement for the Boeing B-52H test aircraft lost on June 15 will not be available until late 2027, which is adding pressure to the already three-year-late Radar Modernization Program, U.S. Air Force officials told reporters at a conference in Dayton, Ohio

Daher Delivers First Next Generation Turboprop To Expanding Business Aviation Market

Daher Aircraft has delivered the first TBM 980 to a Brazilian customer, introducing it's latest generation single engine turboprop to one of the world’s largest aviation markets. The aircraft will support regional business travel across Brazil’s vast agricultu