Wife of Casey Crafton, One of 67 Killed, Files Claims Worth $250 Million

The US Army and Federal Aviation Administration are facing their first legal dispute regarding a mid-air collision in DC that killed 67 people. The claims, filed by the family of Casey Crafton, are worth $250 million and allege the agencies of negligence. The accident occurred at around 9:00 pm on January 29.

Flight Diverted to Rome Due to ‘Possible Security Issue’

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was forced to make an unplanned stop in Rome after an emailed bomb threat triggered a mid-air security scare. While the threat ultimately proved to be unfounded, it was enough to bring a fighter jet escort and an extensive security screening.

EAA Chapter 534 Event Also Featured Simulators

Who would have ever thought a hangar at the Leesburg International Airport, in Leesburg Florida, would be an exciting place for kids of all ages to hang out? It was a busy day inside and outside the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar on Saturday February 15, 2025. Twelve young people, accompanied by their parents, eagerly swarmed into the EAA Chapter 534 hangar to work on a couple of aviation projects.

Four New Facilities Aim to Strengthen Domestic Missile Propulsion Capabilities

L3Harris Technologies has officially broken ground on four new solid rocket motor production facilities at its Camden, Arkansas site. The expansion, part of a $215.6 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, is designed to ramp up domestic manufacturing capacity for missile propulsion.

Pilot Arrested on Sexual Exploitation Charge Just Before Departing Boston Airport

A JetBlue pilot showed up at Boston Logan International Airport for a flight to Paris… with an outstanding warrant against him. He was escorted out and arrested on charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. As for the flight, JetBlue rushed to replace the crewmember and was able to send off the airplane around an hour and a half behind schedule.

Urge Funding For Improved Hiring, Staffing, Modernizing NAS

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) along with 33 aviation groups from all sectors of the industry sent a letter to Congress urging the government to fund improvements to air traffic controller hiring and modernizing the system to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.

Supports More Than 1.3M Jobs and $339B Economic Output

A consortium of aviation industry organizations announced that a study the group sponsored determined that the general aviation segment contributes over $339 billion in economic output to the U.S. economy, at the same time providing more than 1.3 million jobs. General aviation includes all the manufacture and operation of all aircraft issued an airworthiness certificate by the FAA, except those used by commercial air carriers and the military. The study was conducted by PwC Tax LLP.

Collaboration To Develop MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remote Pilot Trainers

CAE and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced a long-term agreement to develop and produce the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian remote piloted aircraft system, with GA-ASI placing a firm order for 11 trainers and options to purchase up to a total of 50 units over the next five years.

From 2022 (YouTube Edition): Carrying the Legacy of The B-29 For Generations to Come

We had a chance to chat with the Executive Director of B-29 Doc, Josh Wells, during their stop at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight in Centennial, Colorado. He stated that their mission is to tell the stories of the greatest generation, to make sure their legacy carries on for generations to come. It involves letting people “get up close and personal with the B-29, see it, feel it, hug it, crawl through it, make sure that they understand what it may have been like for our men and women, wartime heroes, to have served in these

Loss Of Directional Control During The Takeoff Roll For Undermined Reasons

Analysis: The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, at 50 knots, he felt a quick shake/wiggle and the airplane turned hard left due to a left main landing gear tire failure. The pilot stated that he reduced engine power and applied right rudder pedal control input as much as possible, but the airplane continued to pull left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted trees.

Aero Linx: Aero Club of New England (ACONE) The Aero Club of New England is dedicated to promoting the advancement of aviation by fostering education, scholarships and aviation safety, while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. The Aero Club's Scholarship program awards dozens of scholarships annually. Members consist of active pilots, former pilots, and also non-pilots who love to learn about flying. Our ranks range from the obscure to the legendary- yet all members contribute to a progressive and vibrant climate that inspires the special joie de vivre that only flying can bring.

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“To achieve this, we must support air traffic controller workforce hiring and training, modernize and deploy state-of-the-art air traffic control facilities and equipment, implement procurement and program efficiencies and facility realignment, and address budget reforms for the Airport & Airway Trust Fund (AATF).” Source: Excerpted from a letter by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) along with 33 aviation groups from all sectors of the industry, to Congress, urging the government to fund improvements to air traffic controller hiring and modernizing the system to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.