Report: Pilot Murder-Suicide Likely Cause of China Eastern Air Disaster
The Wall Street Journal said flight recorder data showed human input behind the nosedive and resultant crash
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What Red Bull Got Wrong in the Wake of the Great Plane Swap Debacle?
The aftermath of the failed stunt is a fascinating study in corporate culture and personal responsibility, or the lack thereof
Passenger Turned Pilot Miracle Explained
Here’s what non pilots don’t know and how it leads to widespread misunderstanding.
Miami Bridge Crash Spawns Online Debate
Ditching versus a roadway landing? Or is it all Monday morning quarterbacking?
Nate and Ollie Read World‘s Best Aviation Magazine
Okay, we admit that we’re biased, but Plane & Pilot really is the cat’s meow.
Non-Pilot Lands Caravan; FAA About Face on e-VTOL Cert; and the Feds Decide on Iron Mike‘s Fate.
Plus, cool new battery tech coming next year; Kentucky Derby hosts record number of bizjets, a big milestone for Cessna SkyCourier, and much, much more!
Red Bull Washes its Hands as FAA Slaps Plane Swap Pilots Hard
The agency wasted no time in issuing its ruling after the ill-fated stunt.
Regional Airline Asks FAA to Allow Lower Hour Pilots
Republic wants to put 750-hour pilots in the right seat, which is half the normal, legal requirement.
Cornelia Fort: First Female Pilot To Perish In Service To The U.S. Military
This high flyer was a boss from the get-go.
