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Archer Aviation's eVTOL aircraft could be flying above Los Angeles as early as 2026, the company announced in a recent press release.
A developer of uncrewed traffic management and operational technologies has demonstrated drone inspection capability with the New York Power Authority (NYPA). ANRA Technologies announced on August 14 that, using multiple drones to inspect power lines, it has “displayed the advanced features of its [Mission Management] software, including real-time monitoring, tracking of multiple simultaneous drone operations, and streaming video feeds—all coordinated by ANRA’s airspace management capability.”
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will honor flight attendant Sydney Bosmans, 27, with the Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement for her actions in the aftermath of a crash involving a Hop-A-Jet Bombardier Challenger 604 earlier this year.
Tom Biland, President and COO at Flying Food Group, stated that the company's philosophy is centered around employee safety. Biland shared his statement with Sky Industry News on July 29.
Two French Air and Space Force Rafale crewmembers are still missing after a midair collision between a pair of Rafale fighters. The single pilot of the second aircraft ejected and was not seriously injured, according to a statement by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. "One of the pilots was found safe and sound," he said.
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AeroEducate program has added three new content providers. Initiated two years ago, AeroEducate is a free online program that partners EAA with North Carolina State University and other providers to make aviation education and interactive programming accessible to young people.
Alaska Air has announced an investment in JetZero’s blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft concept. The commitment, with undisclosed financial terms, comes in the form of options for future aircraft orders. The deal was struck through Alaska Air’s financial investment arm, Alaska Star Ventures.
Avflight, the global FBO network associated with fuel supplier Avfuel, announced on August 13 that all 22 of its eligible locations in the U.S. are now certified as Green Aviation Business Tier 1 operations under the National Air Transportation Association's (NATA) Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. The recently acquired Avflight location in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, will apply for Tier 1 status once it accumulates the necessary 12 months' worth of data.
Garmin announced today it has received certification for its runway occupancy awareness (ROA) software, Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA). The software uses ADS-B traffic information to identify potential runway incursions involving airborne traffic, aircraft on the ground, and ground vehicles. Textron Aviation received FAA certification for the product installed on a G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna Caravan.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the results of a special investigation involving more than 500 accidents between 2010 and 2022. The study focused on commercial operations involving commuter air carriers, air tour operators, air ambulance services, on-demand business charter flights, and other operations. The NTSB reported it launched the investigation in 2022 following “a cluster of safety issues” involving Part 135 operators. The initiative did not include Part 121 major airline operations.
Melbourne-based Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) has doubled its fleet of Piper Pilot 100i aircraft, taking delivery of four more for a total of eight. Florida Tech now operates close to 50 Piper trainers, including Archers, Warriors, Seminole twins, and the Pilot 100i.
At least 18 airliners were grounded due to damage from a hailstorm that struck Calgary International Airport last week, with the impact expected to persist for weeks. Golf ball-sized hail hit the airport on the evening of August 5, causing extensive damage to both aircraft and the terminal.
Authorities in Cairns, Australia, are suggesting that the pilot of a stolen helicopter that crashed into a downtown hotel had the passcode or an entry card to access the airside of the local airport. "Cairns Airport operates under an approved multi-layered transport security program," Airport CEO Richard Barker told ABC News. "We have conducted a review this morning and initial findings show there has been no compromise of the airport security program or processes."
Ukraine is currently recruiting retired F-16 pilots to strengthen its air force, as stated by a senior U.S. lawmaker. Senator Lindsay Graham indicated that former Viper pilots could secure combat roles if they are interested.
A fatal Marine Osprey crash in Australia last year has been attributed to human factors rather than the aircraft itself. According to Military.com, a military investigation concluded that "pilot error and complacency" were responsible for the accident, which resulted in the deaths of three Marines, including both pilots and a corporal who died attempting to save them. Cpl. Steven Collart entered the burning flight deck in an effort to rescue Maj. Tobin Lewis and Capt. Eleanor LeBeau.
An ATR 72 regional airliner crashed in a residential area approximately 50 miles north of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday. The incident resulted in the deaths of all 58 passengers and four crew members aboard. The flight was operated by Voepass Linhas Aereas and was reportedly inbound for landing at Sao Paulo when the crew ceased responding to air traffic control at around 17,000 feet.
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Air New Zealand has introduced enhancements to its Airpoints program, marking the first of several planned improvements. The announcement was made by Nikhil Ravishankar, the airline's Chief Digital Officer.
A Skywest pilot informed passengers that he was not qualified to land the E175 aircraft at Jackson Hole, resulting in a diversion to Salt Lake City. The flight, operating as Alaska Airlines Flight 3491, departed from San Francisco as scheduled but spent several hours on the ground in Salt Lake City while another pilot was arranged to complete the journey.
A Renegade Air Dash-8 with 38 passengers and crew aboard made a successful belly landing after the gear was mostly torn off when it struck a dyke on takeoff from Maban in South Sudan. With portions of the long gear struts dangling from the nacelles, the aircraft continued to Malakal. The plane went into a holding pattern at Malakal to burn off fuel, and all 38 people were evacuated from the plane when it finished its slide.