News
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Billy Nolen Named Acting FAA Chief
The airline industry vet is a relative newcomer to the FAA. And there are concerns.
5 Barriers Aviation Innovators Busted
How once seemingly unconquerable obstacles were beaten.
China Crash Update; Record Plan Gets Little Love; and Wally Gets the Bob!
Plus, a farewell to Alaska legislator and aviation friend; Joby has novel cert plan; and much much more!
Signature Flight Support Acquires TAC Air
And why this is a bad thing for aviation, especially light aviation.
This Special Plane Won Our Best Plane Bracket
As a tribute to the NCAA Basketball tournaments, Plane & Pilot had its own showdown.
Shocking Damage after Miley Cyrus‘ Plane Struck by Lightning
The pop star’s ride got toasted, but no one was hurt.
A 787 and an A350 Walked into a Bar”¦
A chance side-by-side snapshot of the two widebodies from competing makers gave online observers a treasure trove of material.
An Even Younger Kid Wants to Fly Around the World
The younger brother of a young woman who succeeded earlier this year wants to be next. People are finally saying ’enough.’
Black Box Found In China Boeing 737 Crash. Here’s What They Will Be Looking For.
Searchers finally located one of the plane’s two black boxes.