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NTSB Finds Improper Maintenance Was a Cause of 2020 Crash of Piper PA-28
The Board was very specific in pointing out what happened
The Evolution of Seatbelts on Planes
These humble straps save countless lives. They were once controversial, though.
Transitioning to Unleaded Aviation Fuels
Getting the lead out of aviation fuel won’t be easy, and the time to do it is short.
Tornados Slam Florida Airports
Powerful twisters spawned by Hurricane Ian damaged or destroyed many airplanes at airports unlucky enough to be in the powerful storm’s path
Hoverbike Dreams versus Hoverbike Reality
The buzz is in the air for the arrival of flying motorcycles. Here’s what they’re not telling you about it.
Fatal Cirrus SR-22 CFIT in Las Vegas
Why did a former Las Vegas air traffic controller fly a perfectly good airplane into the side of a mountain?
FAA Administrator Nominee Washington Possible Target of LA County Probe
The investigation involves Washington’s tenure with the Los Angeles Transportation Authority
First Flight of a Plane Called Alice
The all-electric powered twin continues to progress toward eventual production, but the journey is fraught
The Future Of Airplane Manufacturing
What the new airplane marketplace means for today and tomorrow