A tragic collision between two firefighting helicopters over a wildland fire in northern California on Sunday has resulted in the death of three members of the aircrew, as confirmed by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 5:45 p.m. PST Sunday, a CalFire S-2T airtanker and a privately-owned Erickson Air-Crane Helicopter collided while both were… Continue reading Three Dead After Midair Firefighting Helicopter Collision in California
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FAA launches new committee to explore regulations on commercial human spaceflight
On Wednesday, April 28th, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the launch of a special committee to explore regulations related to commercial human spaceflight. This new committee coincides with increased efforts by the U.S. government to open up the space industry to private companies as part of their efforts to usher in a new era… Continue reading FAA launches new committee to explore regulations on commercial human spaceflight
FAA grants launch license to SpaceX, clearing way for Starship orbital flight test
For the first time in history, space exploration is about to officially cross a new threshold. After years of testing and development, SpaceX has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a launch license that will allow the company to launch and land its Starship spacecraft in orbit. The development of SpaceX’s Starship has been… Continue reading FAA grants launch license to SpaceX, clearing way for Starship orbital flight test
FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file
On April 2018, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was forced to ground all domestic US flights as a result of a widespread nationwide outage of its flight systems. The chaotic day of cancelled flights, frustrated passengers, and delayed flights had a single, disappointing cause: an antiquated technology system and a damaged database file. The… Continue reading FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file