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Crew alarmed by speed decay before American 757 abruptly pitched down

Investigators probing an abrupt manoeuvre by an American Airlines Boeing 757-200 have indicated that the crew suddenly pitched the aircraft nose-down after realising the airspeed had unexpectedly bled away. The aircraft had been approaching New York JFK on 6 September...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.25.21)

"As expected, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted general aviation and stifled the industry's growth. While we continue to face headwinds globally, all signs point to strong demand for our products and services that are unfortunately being constrained by...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.25.21)

Aero Linx: International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) The primary purpose of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI), was to promote that part of the aeronautical endeavor wherein lies the moral obligation of the Air Safety Investigatorto...

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Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers May Receive Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine, With Appropriate Precautions

WASHINGTON Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Johnson & Johnsons Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that pilotsand others who perform safety sensitive duties may receive the vaccine...

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Pobeda to open second Moscow base with flights from Sheremetyevo

Russian budget carrier Pobeda is to open services from a second Moscow base, operating from the capital’s Sheremetyevo airport. Pobeda is part of Aeroflot Group alongside Aeroflot and Rossiya. Moscow Sheremetyevo is Aeroflot’s main base. The expansion will involve Pobeda’s...

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A320 landed off-runway at Rio after drifting far from centreline

Pilots of an Avianca Brasil Airbus A320 did not execute a go-around despite the aircraft’s drifting off the runway axis during approach to Rio de Janeiro, and subsequently landing far to the right and travelling onto rough ground. Although the...

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Golden Horde collaborative bombs hit four targets simultaneously in test

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Golden Horde collaborative munitions programme had its first successful demonstration last week. The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Golden Horde collaborative munitions programme had its first successful demonstration last week. The Golden Horde programme...

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AFSOC open to UAVs for Armed Overwatch, but concerned about required manpower

US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is open to considering unmanned air vehicles (UAV) for its Armed Overwatch programme, but is concerned the unmanned aircraft would require too much manpower. US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is open...

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USAF explains why fixed-price contract caused problems for Boeing KC-46A tanker

The US Air Force (USAF) believes that in hindsight the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refuelling tanker, which has been plagued with delays, functionality problems and cost overruns, might have had less problems if it wasn’t on a fixed-price contract. The...

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United to pay $49.5 million to settle postal fraud case

United Airlines has agreed to pay more than $49 million to resolve criminal charges and civil claims relating to postal service fraud for transporting international mail. United Airlines has agreed to pay more than $49 million to resolve criminal charges...

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