Judge Denies G100UL Motion
Court rules it’s “premature” to force the sale of unleaded avgas in California
Flight Safety
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United A320 Cuts Off SkyWest CRJ 200 At San Francisco
Planes were only a few seconds apart on departure.
FAA Extends Boeing’s Delegated Inspection Program Amid Safety Improvements
The FAA has extended Boeing’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) for another three years, allowing a designated unit within the company to continue performing certain safety functions.
FAA Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Wave Of Departures
More than 1,200 employees—including senior leaders and technical experts—are leaving, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to maintain key safety and regulatory functions.
Highway Landing Drug Smuggler Gets 30 Months
Cherokee ran out of fuel before forced landing on road in Oceanside.
FAA Preemptively Clears Airspace For SpaceX Launch
Aircraft operators have been warned to steer clear of a 1600-nm hazard area when the ninth Starship test launches.
New Risk Assessment Tool Introduced For Ag Pilots
The National Agricultural Aviation Association has launched a new Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) to help ag pilots evaluate safety risks before each mission.
Cessna 550 Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood
The aircraft struck homes and vehicles in a military housing area, sparking multiple fires.
DOJ May Drop MAX Charges Against Boeing
Boeing may escape criminal prosecution with a financial assistance and regulation compliance plan.
Near-Collision On Final Caught On Video
A routine POV video of a landing captured something a lot different as two 172s almost traded paint at Powell River, B.C.
