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KlasJet receives FAA approval for ACMI and charter operations in the US

KlasJet, an ACMI, private jet and charter provider, and part of the world’s largest ACMI provider, Avia Solutions Group, has received Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA. With Department of Transport (DOT) and other relevant approvals already in place, receiving FAA approval opens the US market to KlasJet for charter and ACMI […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum17 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 98%

Boeing says 737 MAX 10 certification is ‘very soon’

Flight testing is complete with only three Boeing deliverables remaining as FAA reviews documentation

Air Data News•Ricardo Meier17 Sept

• neutral toward Boeing · 98%

Will Boeing pass Airbus in Deliveries by 2030?

The Boeing-Airbus duopoly has swung back and forth over the last few decades, with Airbus holding the advantage since the turn of the millennium. With the 737 MAX crashes and near-misses, 787 groundings, and FAA-mandated slow production, Boeing fell well…

Air Insight•Ernest Arvai17 Sept

• neutral toward Boeing · 96%

Airborne Affordable Flyers 09.15.26: MVN Show Survives, Alto NG, King Schools

Also: RISEN SV 916 Record, Blackwing Heading To US Mkt, Nat'l Aerobatic Championships, Texarkana College & MOSAIC An Aero-News team made its way to the Midwest Aviation Expo in Mount Vernon, Illinois, this past week, and while the event has certainly seen better days, its underlying potential remains obvious. Thursday’s weather complicated arrivals, exhibitor participation was down from previous years, and several manufacturers—including some once considered regular attractions—failed to appear. Inadequate marketing appears to be a significant part of the problem. DirectFly USA’s Alto NG is a Czech-built, all-metal, two-place light-sport aircraft developed from more than 15 years of experience with the original Alto in flight schools, aeroclubs, and private ownership. The NG replaced the earlier configuration in 2022, bringing several structural and operational refinements. Powered by the 100-horsepower Rotax 912 ULS, the low-wing Alto NG has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds and an empty weight beginning around 705 pounds, depending upon equipment. Published performance includes a 97-knot cruise speed, 140-knot VNE, 41-knot landing-configuration stall speed, and approximately 1,000 feet per minute of climb. King Schools has introduced a redesigned, user-focused interface intended to make its aviation training products easier to navigate and use across multiple devices. The update applies to educational programs for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, bringing ground-school lessons and FAA knowledge-test preparation into a more cohesive training environment. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Aero-News Network17 Sept

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.15.26)

“Learning technology has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, and King Schools has changed with it. We’ve always looked for ways to deliver aviation education that makes learning accessible and enjoyable. This newest interface is an important step in that evolution.” Source: Barry Knuttila, co-owner and CEO of King Schools, commenting as King Schools’ announced that their educational products now have a new, user-focused interface that provides a more intuitive way to navigate their training, track their progress and move between ground school and FAA test preparation.

Aero-News Network17 Sept

D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk

The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.

NPR•Rachel Treisman17 Sept

• critical toward Donald Trump · 95%

FAA Administrator Pushes Back on Watchdog’s ATC Modernization Report

Air traffic control effort seeks to replace, upgrade, and introduce new physical and digital infrastructure.

FLYING Magazine•Jack Daleo16 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 96%

Can You Use Custom Checklist on FAA Check Ride?

Here’s what Part 91 pilots need to know about using personally developed checklists during practical tests.

FLYING Magazine•Meg Godlewski16 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 99%

Airborne 09.14.26: FAA Inspector Indicted, Too Few Fighters, RCO Shutdowns

Also: 3rd GA Flt School Arrest, Greek Astronaut, King Air Bulletin, Middle Georgia State University Two Oakland, California police officers have been indicted on charges of conspiring with a then-FAA safety inspector to obtain pilot certifications they didn’t earn, allegedly circumventing required test flights and leaving a paper trail of falsified documents. The officers, Brandon Mart and David Mac, and their co-defendant, William Miller, pleaded not guilty at a Thursday court appearance where the seven-count indictment was unsealed. The charges include conspiracy, defrauding the FAA, and falsifying records to obstruct the investigation. The USAF fighter fleet is nearly 50 aircraft short of the number required by Congress, according to a recent Congressional Research Service report. The fighter fleet inventory currently falls short of the statutory requirement of 1,145 fighters, with 1,098 aircraft currently in the fleet. The service also operates an aging and “heavily used” fleet, with aircraft averaging 27.4 years old, according to the report. The FAA has begun shutting down hundreds of remote communications outlets across the United States, with 674 ultimately slated for removal. The first wave began September 3rd, reducing a nationwide network pilots have long used to reach Flight Service. Yet 262 outlets will remain after the agency scaled back it's original plan following public feedback and additional safety assessments. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Aero-News Network16 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 97%

NTSB Rejects 33% Of FAA Responses To 2025 Washington DC Crash Safety Recommendations As “Unacceptable”

The NTSB says one-third of the FAA’s responses to post-DCA safety recommendations still fail to address critical risks.

Simple Flying•Paul Hartley15 Sept

• neutral toward National Transportation Safety Board · 95%

New Bill Seeks To Slash 50% Of Washington Reagan's Long-Distance Flights In Air Safety Push

Legislation would force public reporting and FAA slot decisions as part of a staged plan to ease Reagan’s congestion.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey15 Sept

FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed

Agency leader also would not commit to giving controllers a 3.8 percent raise provided for by legislation.

FLYING Magazine•Jack Daleo15 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 90%

NTSB: Third of FAA DCA Safety Responses ‘Unacceptable’

Board says 11 of 33 FAA responses fall short, including its position on requiring ADS-B In.

AVweb•Matt Ryan15 Sept

• neutral toward National Transportation Safety Board · 94%

Chilling report reveals FAA failed to fix flight paths after deadly 2025 Potomac midair collision

The NTSB said responses by the FAA to 11 of 33 recommendations made by the board after ​a 2025 mid-air collision killed 67 people near Washington were "unacceptable"

The Independent•David Shepardson15 Sept

• critical toward Federal Aviation Administration · 99%

FAA Updates Sport Pilot Checkride Standards

Revised standards raise the minimum altitude for some maneuvers and bring testing requirements in line with MOSAIC.

AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 99%

The FAA Just Sent $158 Million To 3 Sun Belt Airports While Northern Hubs Got Nothing Close

Investigating where the FAA is investing the most for airport improvements.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz13 Sept

• critical toward Federal Aviation Administration · 78%

Breeze Airways & Delta Air Lines Hit With FAA Order To Inspect Airbus A220 Fuel Hose Lines

FAA targets 13 US Airbus A220s for fuel hose inspections after a twisting defect raised concerns over fuel leaks and potential fire risks.

Simple Flying•Victoria Agronsky13 Sept

• neutral toward Airbus · 98%

How United Airlines Is Squeezing A Record 650 Daily Flights Out Of O'Hare's FAA-Capped Schedule

United's plan to overcome flights caps and keep summer moving.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz13 Sept

• favorable toward United Airlines · 88%

[FROM HISTORY] Gander on September 11, 2001: How a Small Town Took in 38 Diverted Aircraft and Nearly 7,000 People

© Global News The terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, completely disrupted civil aviation across North America within a matter of hours. After hijacked aircraft struck the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ordered the closure of American airspace and the grounding of all aircraft...

Why Alaska Airlines Ordered 105 Boeing 737 MAX 10s Before The FAA Finished Reading The Paperwork

Alaska ordered 105 Boeing 737 MAX 10s for over $13 billion. The FAA has not certified the aircraft yet. Here is why Alaska could not wait.

Simple Flying•Brandon Shaw12 Sept