Fatalities caused by civil aviation accidents in the U.S. declined in 2020 alongside a lapse in flight activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NTSB said Nov. 17.
Aevex Aerospace is preparing to deliver the first of three high-gross-weight De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300HG Twin Otter X2s developed by modification specialist Ikhana, under a new commercial aircraft leasing unit.
The FAA has authorized continued use of the remote air traffic control tower at Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia, supplier Saab announced Nov. 8.
The FAA has removed a requirement for “unnecessary” multi-engine aircraft training for pilots seeking to earn their initial air transport pilot certificates concurrently with a single-engine aircraft type rating.
Runway excursions could be prevented if pilots stay aware of conditions at the airport, keep to established procedures and execute go-arounds when an aircraft falls short of stabilized approach criteria.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson is not anticipating “significant” agency staffing issues linked to workers not complying with a broader COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and reassured lawmakers that contingency plans are in place to handle potential disruptions.
As business jet passengers become more aware of new and emerging satellite networks, and increasingly reliant on personal electronic devices, cabin electronics developers are taking note.
Duncan Aviation has partnered with Gogo Business Aviation to incorporate Gogo’s new 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity system on 30 business aircraft.
