by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Aircraft Is Not Difficult To Land But Specific Techniques Are Needed The Honda HA-420 (HondaJet) experiences runway excursions at a higher rate than other, similar airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says safety recommendations. A total of thirty-nine...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Flights Cancelled As Ultra-Low-Cost Airline Begins Winding Down Operations Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to get a $500 Million bailout from the Trump administration to keep operating. “It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Cessna 421C Crashed In Wooded Terrian In The Texas Hill Country Five people headed to a pickleball tournament are dead after a plane flying from Amarillo to New Braunfels, crashed in Wimberley, Texas late Thursday night about 40 miles southwest of Austin. The Hays...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Increases Operational Flexibility And Safety In Day And Night Firefighting Operations Dart Aerospace has received a new TCCA STC SH26-18 for enhancements to its Fire Attack System Model 304, designed for Medium Bell 205, 212, 412, AB412, and UH-1H helicopters. These...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
GAO Report Says the Aviation Regulator Needs to Work Towards Actual Timelines A recent federal watchdog report is putting Federal Aviation Administration pilot training initiatives under the spotlight, arguing that two mandatory programs are only...
