by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
May Have Hit Small, Shiny Red Drone At 3,000 Feet On Approach To Landing A United Airlines pilot arriving in San Diego Wednesday morning reported encountering a drone in the air as the plane approached the airport, according to airport tower audio. United Flight 1980...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Taxpayers Might Pay Millions More To Fight Wildfires This Summer While the U.S. government is in charge of fighting most big wildfires, nearly all the 500 or so aircraft they use are privately owned by contractors such as Dauntless Air based in Appleton, Minn. Last...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
College Students Who Are Incoming Juniors Or Seniors May Apply The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Education & Research's “Henry O.” Scholarship awards $2,500 to three college students continuing their...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
First-Class Passenger Experience Rivaling Light Jets With Premium Italian Amenities Tecnam unveiled its new P2012 at AERO Friedrichshafen, billed as the ultimate executive sanctuary, offering a premier "first-class" passenger experience that rivals light jets.Designed...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 29, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Unexpected Strong Winds Caused Unplanned Launch From Casino Event The Elk Grove, Calif., Police Department said a hot air balloon made an unplanned launch from Sky River Casino due to unexpected strong winds. The balloon then struck a tree, the side of the casino and...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 29, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Steve Hinton, Air Racing Great, Inducted Into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America For 2027 One of air racing's greatest aviators, Steve Hinton, is the newest inductee of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for 2027.Hinton won two Unlimited championships with the...
