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The 35th Richard G. McSpadden Report details a continuation of positive trends in general aviation safety; loss of control remains the leading cause of accidents.
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Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the new US Air Force chief of staff, is expected to prioritize long-term modernization over short-term readiness, marking a shift in the service's approach to balancing these two priorities.
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Spend more time where you really want to be. With its large cargo door, quickly reconfigurable cabin, and access to short, unpaved runways, the new PC-24 provides unmatched versatility - enabling fast, efficient, and luxurious travel. Learn More
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The Longmont, Colo., City Council narrowly rejected an ordinance that would have established landing fees at Vance Brand Airport, following months of debate and divided public opinion. While some residents and council members argued the fees would provide a fair method to address the airport's budget issues, others, including the Airport Advisory Board, cited concerns over enforcement, potential harm to local businesses, and a lack of sufficient financial analysis. Council members opposing the ordinance preferred to await the results of an upcoming study before making a decision on landing fees.
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Pratt & Whitney has received contracts totaling more than $1.2 billion from the War Department to sustain the F100 engine, which powers the F-15 and F-16. The main contract, valued at $1.1 billion, runs through September 2030 and covers consumable and depot-level parts as well as program management.
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Shawn Coleman, who has cerebral palsy, has become a skilled pilot, logging nearly 2,000 hours in a challenging tail-dragger aircraft. Coleman pursued his passion for flying after finding an instructor, John C. Bloom, willing to teach him despite his health condition.
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Lawmakers from both parties have introduced a bill to ensure air traffic controllers are paid during government shutdowns by using a $2.6 billion fund originally intended to compensate airlines for government use of their planes. The bill aims to prevent flight disruptions seen during the recent 43-day shutdown, but it is uncertain if the bill will pass before the next funding deadline.
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The Kodiak 100 turboprop is capable of short takeoffs and landings; a lovingly restored 1928 Travel Air 4000 and its history.
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