US Air Force awards Aevex eighteen point five million dollars for one-way attack drones
The US Air Force awarded Aevex Aerospace $18.5M for expendable one-way attack drones, signaling a major shift in military aviation strategy.
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FAR ninety-one dot seventeen and the fitness-for-flight rules that go way beyond eight hours bottle to throttle
FAR 91.17 covers far more than the eight-hour bottle-to-throttle rule - here's what every pilot must know about fitness for flight.
PatternThe MQ-25 Stingray and the F/A-18 pilot who flies a drone from the cockpit
The Navy's MQ-25 Stingray lets F/A-18 pilots command an unmanned aircraft from their own cockpit, reshaping carrier aviation.
TowerBoeing ordered to pay forty-nine point five million dollars to a seven thirty-seven MAX crash family after seven years in court
A federal jury ordered Boeing to pay $49.5 million to a Lion Air 610 victim's family after a seven-year legal battle over the 737 MAX crashes.
TowerCharlie Furnas and the first airplane passenger who climbed aboard at Kill Devil Hills on May fourteenth, nineteen oh eight
On May 14, 1908, mechanic Charlie Furnas became the first airplane passenger in America at Kill Devil Hills, NC.
TaildraggerThe steep turn on the checkride and the altitude you lose in the first five seconds because you forgot to add back pressure
Stop losing altitude in steep turns by adding back pressure as you roll in, not after - the fix that prevents most checkride failures.
PatternThe Garmin GFC 500 autopilot and the two-axis brain transplant giving legacy airplanes a modern flight director
The Garmin GFC 500 two-axis digital autopilot replaces aging legacy systems in certified piston aircraft with modern envelope protection starting around $12,000 installed.
VectorSwitzerland may walk away from its Patriot missile deal as costs threaten to double
Switzerland may cancel its five-battery Patriot missile order as costs threaten to double from 4 billion to over 7 billion Swiss francs.
TowerWhat flight attendants notice about first-time business class passengers
Flight attendants can instantly spot first-time business class passengers - and they love every minute of it.
TowerHeart Aerospace and the ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner that abandoned pure battery power to actually reach the market
Heart Aerospace scrapped its all-electric ES-19 and pivoted to the hybrid-electric ES-30, a pragmatic bet on physics over hype.
VectorThe forward slip to a landing and the crossed controls that save your approach when you are too high
Learn the forward slip to landing technique with step-by-step instructions, common mistakes to avoid, and real-world scenarios.
PatternWhy your engine acts different on hot days and long taxis
Understanding normal piston engine variability on hot days and during descents helps pilots distinguish routine behavior from real mechanical problems.
TowerWhy airlines are flying the long way round and who is paying for it
Airlines are flying longer routes due to airspace closures, conflict zones, and turbulence, adding hours and thousands of dollars in fuel costs per flight.
TowerVertical Aerospace and the VX4 eVTOL chasing European certification before the FAA even weighs in
Vertical Aerospace is pursuing EASA certification for its VX4 eVTOL before seeking FAA approval, a strategy that could accelerate US market entry.
VectorFriday Harbor Airport and the San Juan Islands runway where you trade your wings for whale watching and fresh Dungeness crab
Friday Harbor Airport (FHR) on San Juan Island offers pilots stunning approaches over orca pods, world-class dining, and one of the Pacific Northwest's most rewarding overnight fly-in destinations.
RampReading NOTAMs before a cross-country and the buried line that closes the runway you were planning to land on
Learn how to read and interpret NOTAMs for cross-country flights so a buried runway closure never catches you off guard.
PatternUnited Airlines returns to Venezuela after nine years and what reopened skies mean for aviation
United Airlines will resume Houston-to-Caracas nonstop service in August 2026, returning to Venezuela after a nine-year absence driven by currency controls.
TowerPyka and the autonomous electric crop duster that outgrew the farm
Pyka built an autonomous electric crop duster called the Pelican, and its real ambition is reshaping regional cargo aviation.
VectorThe Boeing seven thirty-seven MAX crashes and the safety reckoning that reshaped how we certify airplanes
The Boeing 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people and triggered sweeping FAA certification reforms that changed how all aircraft are approved to fly.
TowerScud running under a dropping ceiling and the airport you already passed that could have saved your life
Learn why scud running kills VFR pilots and how the Two Descent Rule can save your life on a cross-country flight.
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