by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Aircraft Exceeded Maximum Holdover Time After Anti-Icing Application The NTSB preliminary report on the Jan. 25, 2026, Bombardier Challenger 650 crash in Bangor, Maine, indicates the aircraft took off about 16-17 minutes after anti-icing fluid application, exceeding...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
California Aeronautical University Expands Reach Flight Center Network Virginia-based Aviation Adventures is the newest addition to California Aeronautical University’s (CAU) Reach Flight Center network. Aviation Adventures is a flight0training provider...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 13, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Pivotal Acoustics Study Says Flyover Noise Level Of 70 dBA At 100 Feet Is Possible Pivotal recently conducted an acoustic test with the assistance of NASA using a 24-microphone array to capture detailed noise data from multiple angles during flight. They found the...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 13, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
FAA Pilots Expected To Begin Type Inspection Authorization Flight Testing Later This Year Joby Aviation, which is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has begun flight-testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 13, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Coalition Enters Discussion on FCC, FAA Proposed Radio Altimeter Mandates The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with an industrywide coalition to ensure the industry’s views are clearly detailed with regard to a proposed federal mandate...