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Classic Aero-TV: Korean War Hero Twice Reborn

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): The Life, Death, Life, Death, and Life of a Glorious Warbird In 1981, business-owner Jim Tobul and his father purchased a Chance-Vought F4U Corsair. More accurately, the two men purchased three truckloads of parts that, over the following decade, they fashioned into a flying warbird. That Jim Tobul is an FAA certified AMP/IA and pilot was critical to the endeavor, but not so critical as the father-and-son team’s passion for aviation, the Corsair, and the history embodied in the aircraft to which they dedicated vast tracts of their lives. The machine the Tobuls built—and upon which they bestowed the apt nom de guerre, Korean War Hero—is Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair serial number Bu#97143, registration number N713JT.

Aero-News Network20 Sept

• neutral toward Classic Aero-TV · 92%

FAA says proposed Trump arch will require ‘eternal flame’ on top to alert pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Saturday that President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., would require an “eternal flame” on top to alert nearby pilots. “The FAA’s determination includes conditions for the Arch to be appropriately marked with a non-standard eternal flame on top of the structure and floodlight projectors pointed towards the…

The Hill•Mira Bhakta19 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 99%

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.17.26)

Aero Linx: The Rhode Island Pilots Association The Rhode Island Pilots Association represents the GA community based at seven airports in the State of Rhode Island. Our mission is to Protect, Promote and Preserve general aviation in our state. Part of RIPA’s mission is to promote aviation safety within the entire aviation community, and we are dedicated to aviation safety. Because of this, the Rhode Island Pilots Association is a principal sponsor FAA Safety Seminars in Rhode Island.

Aero-News Network19 Sept

The FAA Cap That Forced United Airlines To Pick 12 Leisure Spokes Over 10 Regional Midwest Markets

Like many airlines today, United is prioritizing yield.

Simple Flying•Jack McGarity19 Sept

• critical toward Federal Aviation Administration · 84%

FAA To Introduce New AI System To Help Manage Air Traffic As Early As Monday

The rollout begins with a decision support phase to ease disruptions and improve planning across busy hubs.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey19 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 97%

Inside airlines' panic as FAA pushed new AI tool

Airlines are optimistic after confusion over an AI tool that aims to reduce flight delays by predicting airspace congestion, POLITICO reported.

Business Insider•Insider Inc. (insider@insider.com)18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 83%

Trump’s triumphal arch approved by FAA with one adjustment after worries over risk to commercial flights

The planned arch would sit 3,000 feet from Reagan Airport, directly inside the airfield's primary approach and departure corridor

The Independent•David Shepardson18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 93%

FAA tees up $875M AI tool to help manage air traffic congestion

FAA plans for AI tool to help manage DC air traffic before a nationwide rollout.

Ars Technica•Jeremy Hsu18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 98%

Boeing CEO Says MAX 10 Certification Coming ‘Very Soon’

The company has completed flight testing and says only a small number of submissions remain before the FAA reviews the certification package.

AVweb•Matt Ryan18 Sept

• neutral toward Boeing · 98%

House Panel Advances FAA Medication Transparency Bill

Measure would require a comprehensive public list of medications that airmen may use and provide guidance on stabilization periods.

AVweb•Matt Ryan18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 99%

Virginia College Becomes Latest to Join ATC ‘Fast Track’ Program

Shenandoah University is the 13th university and first from Old Dominion State to join FAA’s E-CTI initiative.

FLYING Magazine•Jack Daleo18 Sept

Private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report says

Number of private jets has surged in recent years, but they do not pay commensurate portion of fees to FAA operations A new report has put a spotlight on the rapid expansion of private jet travel in the US, revealing that private jet owners are not paying their fair share of aviation tax despite the average owner’s wealth being $190m and private jets being up to 14 times more polluting than commercial flights. The Institute for Policy Studies’ new report, High Flyers 2026 , examines the growing use of private aircraft, the public infrastructure supporting them and the tax policies benefiting private jet owners. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Marina Dunbar18 Sept

AvTalk Episode 387: The CVR makes it worse

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason prepare to head to Los Angeles for the annual CrankyFlier Dorkfest and NYC Aviation’s SpotLAX events . If you’re in town, stop by and say hello. But before we take off, the NTSB released a partial summary of the cockpit voice recorder from the 21 Air 767 that overran the runway in Miami. Far from providing clarity, the summary only adds to the questions raised about the pilots’ actions in the final minutes of the flight. A news helicopter covering a fatal car collision crashed in Los Angeles, killing the pilot and reporter onboard the aircraft, as well as one person on the ground. Virginia Senators Time Kaine and Mark Warner have introduced a bill to limit flights at DCA in Washington DC. We discuss why the DCA Air Safety Act has a long, uphill battle for passage. A GAO report on the FAA’s recent push to modernize the nation’s air traffic control systems calls for greater cost and schedule planning, noting that there are 11,389 individual project schedules. And you’re going to be hearing a lot about “capacity” over the next few months. What that means for airlines—and airfares. Check back soon for a transcript of this episode.

Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2418 Sept

• neutral toward AvTalk · 86%

FAA grants Boeing exemption from future fuel-efficiency limits to sell 35 777Fs

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing exemption from fuel-efficiency limits beginning in 2028, enabling the company…

AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 98%

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.16.26)

Aero Linx: Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Search for an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) in your area. This tool provides an up-to-date listing of AMEs, based on search criteria you select. Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) AME Listing: HIMS (Human Intervention Motivation Study) AMEs are trained in evaluating airmen for substance- or alcohol-related conditions or other mental conditions. HIMS AMEs can provide sponsorship and monitoring for such conditions when required by the FAA for medical certification purposes.

Aero-News Network18 Sept

Airborne 09.16.26: Amazon Cuts 21 Air, Autonomous SkyCourier, Tourist Drones KSC

Also: SpaceX Launches 700th Falcon, Wingcopter Six Hour Recon Drone, King Schools New Look, Global 8000 Update Amazon has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier's planes loaded with Amazon packages went off a Miami runway last week and killed five people. "After the tragic incident last weekend, we've spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we've decided to pause our operations with 21 Air, the operator of Flight 7598," Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said a statement. North Carolina-based 21 Air had flown packages for Amazon since 2024. Textron Aviation and Merlin have unveiled the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The idea targets a difficult logistics problem by combining substantial payload capacity with autonomous flight. Built around the FAA-certified, twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier, the SkyCourier UX pairs the production aircraft with Merlin's aircraft-agnostic Pilot autonomy system. A short drone flight near Florida's Kennedy Space Center has led to federal charges against a Chinese tourist. Investigators allege the aircraft entered prohibited airspace and captured video of sensitive spaceport facilities. The case highlights how recreational drone operations can quickly become a federal matter around protected aerospace sites. Federal authorities allege Xiaodong He operated a drone for approximately 12 minutes near Playalinda Beach in late July, reaching an altitude of about 230ft. The flight reportedly entered restricted airspace surrounding Kennedy Space Center, where civilian drone operations are prohibited. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Aero-News Network18 Sept

FAA clears Boeing to extend 777F production through 2030

The FAA has granted Boeing an exemption to build, certify and deliver up to thirty-five more 777Fs after 2027, when fuel-efficiency standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the FAA would have prevented the type from being built. Boeing may obtain airworthiness certificates for up to thirty-five new 777Fs from Jan. 1, 2028, until […]

Cargo Facts•Robert Luke17 Sept

• neutral toward Boeing · 98%

FAA says laser strikes on aircraft fell for the third consecutive year

The FAA says the 4,470 laser strikes recorded so far this year is "still too high."

Engadget•staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)17 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 99%

The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI

A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.

TechCrunch•Lucas Ropek17 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 95%

FAA gives Boeing 777F three-year lifeline amid 777-8F delays

Exemption allows up to 35 freighters to be certified beyond the 2027 emissions cutoff, keeping the current model available until its successor arrives

Air Data News•Ricardo Meier17 Sept

• favorable toward Federal Aviation Administration · 76%