by Jim Campbell | Jan 8, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Pilots Say FAA Warning Systems Too Cluttered A recreational tightrope – called a slackline – strung half a mile across a remote Arizona canyon likely triggered a helicopter crash that killed four family members from Oregon. The tragedy has drawn scrutiny...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 8, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Buying 110 Planes in Expansion Alaska Airlines has placed its largest-ever order with Boeing as the airline seeks to expand domestic and overseas routes. The airline is buying 105 737-10 airplanes and options for 35 more of the largest 737 MAX variant to serve...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 8, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Shortly After Takeoff, A Loud “Bang” Was Heard In An Area Above (Pilot’s) Head On December 13, 2025, about 1345 central standard time, a Bell Helicopter 505, N865S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Divot, Texas. The...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 8, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
700,000 SF Facility Significantly Expands Aircraft Production Capability Joby Aviation, developer of electric air taxi aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced an agreement to purchase a 700,000 square foot manufacturing facility near Dayton, Ohio. The...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 8, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
700,000 SF Facility Significantly Expands Aircraft Production Capability Joby Aviation, developer of electric air taxi aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced an agreement to purchase a 700,000 square foot manufacturing facility near Dayton, Ohio. The...