FAA moves to block states from writing their own airline crew rest rules
The FAA is moving to preempt state labor laws on crew rest, arguing federal uniformity under Part 117 is the appropriate safety standard for airline crews.
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The FIFA World Cup Team Charters - How Thirty-Two Nations Are Moving Their Squads Across North America by Air
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the largest coordinated charter aviation operations ever staged in North America - here's what pilots need to know.
TowerAOPA at Oshkosh and the Answers You Can Only Get Face to Face
AOPA is at booth 463 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, offering pilots free face-to-face access to medical, regulatory, and legal specialists.
TowerA United Pilot Times Out One Minute Before Takeoff and What Flight Duty Limits Mean For Every Pilot
A United crew timed out one minute before takeoff. Here's what FAA flight duty limits mean for every pilot.
TowerSouthwest Airlines bans robots from its planes two days after one actually flew for the first time
Southwest Airlines banned humanoid robots from its flights just two days after one flew in a passenger seat for the first time.
TowerSecret crew rest bunks and why long-haul pilots sleep on the job
Long-haul pilots sleep in hidden onboard bunks during flight - and aviation regulations require it for safety.
TowerUFC fighter kicked off American Airlines flight charters private jet
A UFC fighter's removal from an American Airlines flight highlights FAA authority, unruly passenger consequences, and growing private aviation demand.
TowerFAR sixty-one point one thirteen and the cost-sharing trap for private pilots
Understand FAR 61.113's cost-sharing rules for private pilots, including the three legal tests that keep friendly fuel splits from becoming illegal charter flights.
PatternNight flying currency and proficiency - they're not the same thing
Night flying currency and proficiency are not the same thing - here's why the difference matters and how to build real readiness.
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