Scary Go-Around Tail Strike And A Billion-Dollar Search Under Way
Plus, new ’GPS’ backup system shines; ATP opens 70th flight school and Elon Musk bemoans public information efforts
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Scary Video: British Airways A321 Tail Strike On Crazy Aborted Landing/Go-Around
The incident happened as pilots were battling strong winds at Heathrow.
Stalking Jets
Targeted by a Twitter bot, Elon Musk’s Gulfstream G650 is just one of several high-profile aircraft to have its comings and goings broadcast to the world.
F-35C Carrier Crash Raises Questions On Several Fronts
The loss of the front-line carrier aircraft has the Navy and the DoD scrambling.
The Big Sky Theory Of Traffic Avoidance
The idea that we’re protected from midairs by vast oceans of sky seems to make sense. But does it stand up to scrutiny?
Young Pilot‘s Suicide Prompts Action at UND
The death of student John Hauser in a plane crash has led to some soul searching.
Hartford Brainard Airport Faces Closure
Civilians organize against City Council plan to close airport
Wordle? Now Pilots Can Be Annoying With An Airport Version!
The game that has taken the world by storm now has a three-letter form.
