by Jim Campbell | Jan 3, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
4 People Known Onboard An MD 369FF helicopter (file photo) went down Friday in a remote area near Superior, Arizona, about 64 miles east of Phoenix, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities did not immediately release information about the...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Year-End Deal Worth Over $8B For 55 Total Aircraft Airbus announced commitments from two fast-growing Chinese airlines for a total of 55 A320 aircraft worth more than $8 billion in a year-end deal for the airframer. Spring Airlines plans to acquire 30 aircraft and...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Andy Hume Faced Suspension and a Lengthy FAA Safety Investigation in 2025 The City of Las Cruces recently confirmed that Andy Hume has retired as manager of Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), ending an eight-year run plagued by confusing expansion plans, public...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Third Edition Of The Killing Zone Book The third edition of author Paul Craig’s book The Killing Zone now presents new analysis of recent data from 2012 to 2023. The Killing Zone book provides pilots with an invaluable understanding of how and why aviation...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 1, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
The Airplane Pitched Up, Rolled Left Through Approximately 270 Degrees From Its Original Heading, And Descended Into A Wooded Area At A Steep Angle On December 13, 2025, about 1145 central standard time, an American Champion Decathlon, N157WB, was destroyed when it...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 1, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Aero Linx: Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) Recreational Aviation Australia is the country’s largest administrator of pilots, maintainers and aircraft. Formerly the Australian Ultralight Federation (AUF), RAAus was established in 1983 and since that time...