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Dale Earnhardt Jr., And Family Safe After Jet Runs Off The Runway
The former race car driver and his family were sent to the hospital for further evaluation.
Breaking News: Russian Airliner Ingests Birds in Both Engines, Sets Down In Cornfield
The Airbus A321-100 with 233 aboard makes forced landing off airport.
In Wake Of Alcohol-Related Arrests, Rule Changes For Pilots Prove Complex And Controversial
United instituted a new rule that every one agrees might not be good enough. Here’s why things have gotten so complicated.
Small Planes Lead Surprising General Aviation Mini Sales Boom
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association released its numbers for deliveries in the first half of the year. You’ll never guess who led the way.
September 2019 Crossword Key
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Steve Dickson Sworn In As New FAA Administrator
For the first time in more than a year, the FAA has a confirmed administrator, former airline exec Steve Dickson. He comes to the job after a confirmation process that was unusually contentious.
Going Direct: Actual Amelia Earhart Search News: Bob Ballard Of Titanic Fame Joins Hunt
The news that Ballard, who most famously found the wreck of the Titanic, makes the search for famed aviator a real news storyâ¦maybe? There’s more to the story.
EAA Launches New Member Benefits
A couple could be very useful, and another might prove very controversial.