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
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
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 7, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Four Dead After Arizona Helicopter Hit Line A Federal Aviation Administration Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued to pilots that a slackline would be stretched across a mountainous area of Arizona, providing a warning to watch out for the temporary obstacle.
by Jim Campbell | Jan 7, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
System Will Track Performance and Merit The FAA has posted a notice that it plans to enhance its oversight of designated pilot examiners (DPEs) by deploying a survey system to track the performance and merit of examiners. Congress mandated in the FAA Reauthorization...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 7, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
$5,000 First Place Prize Entries are now being accepted for the 8th annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for young pilots, a yearly writing contest designed to encourage the next generation of aviators to share their stories. The Richard Collins family has partnered...
