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FAA Comment Period On Privacy Initiative Ends Tomorrow, June 4

Comments may be delivered via fax or online at the FAA eRulemaking portal.

NTSB Announces Live Public Hearing on Alaska Airlines Door-Plug Incident

Board will vote on probable cause and safety recommendations.

EWR Refurbed Runway Opens Two Weeks Early

One of the reasons for the ATC chaos is well on the way to resolution.

Walking Away From Pistons

With top shops turning pistons away, plus skyrocketing costs and parts shortages, the decision to step up to turbine power is becoming easier.

Short Final: Planes, Trains, And Anti-Aircraft Fire

Sometimes, being lucky is more important than being good.

Aviation Safety

Thinking Inside The Box

Predicting landing performance can mean a deep dive into the airplane's documentation, with no precise answers. The post Thinking Inside The Box appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Final Checks

As these pilots discovered, a takeoff clearance at a busy towered airport doesn't always mean there isn't a potential conflict. The post Final Checks appeared first on Aviation Safety.

FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training

A new special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) from the FAA formally advises voluntary installation and use of low-airspeed alerting systems like AOA displays. The post FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Propeller Problems

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA's Service Difficulty Reports database. The post Propeller Problems appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Final Entry

February 2025 is the last issue of this magazine that will be printed on paper and mailed to subscribers. The post Final Entry appeared first on Aviation Safety.