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Airborne 04.25.14: McWherter Details Leaked, Equusearch v FAA, Boeing 1Q Results

Also: Super Legend, Barnstorming On Leadership, Powering Imagination, One BlackHawk-No Pilot

The Washington Post has announced it is in possession of documents that indicate the actions against McWherter were because of allegations that included hazing, sexual harassment, and other forms of discrimination. According to the Washington Post article, the complaint is alleged to have happened while McWherter was commander of the Blue Angels on two separate occasions between 2008 and 2012. As previously reported by ANN, Texas EquuSearch, the nonprofit organization that was recently smacked down by the FAA for using an unmanned aircraft for volunteer search-

Barnstorming: Casting Our Nets Upon The Waters

Seeking New Courses, Embracing New Solutions and Distancing Ourselves From The ‘That’s The Way We’ve Always Done It…” Mindset

Analysis/Commentary and Opinion By James R. Campbell, ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief “Sometimes People Don't Want To Hear The Truth Because They Don't Want Their Illusions Destroyed.” -- Friedrich Nietzsche OK… Pay attention, folks… we have a LOT to discuss and only a few hours and days before we drop the hammer on the first in a series of efforts that have been underway for much of the last year. We’ve been talking about (some of) it all for a while, but the fact of th

FAA Seeks Comments On Aircraft Emergency Operations

Proposed Policy Change Focuses On Engine Failure On Departure

The FAA has issued a Federal Register Notice seeking public comment on a proposed policy change to protect airspace for emergency operations when an aircraft engine fails during departure. The proposed policy change strikes a balance by providing the option to designate one path for all airlines to use when one engine inoperative (OEI) procedures are needed.

SpaceX Booster Makes 'Soft Landing' In The Atlantic Ocean

But Severe Weather Destroyed The Rocket Before It Could Be Recovered

SpaceX got some good news and some bad news from the test of a booster designed to be reusable following its most recent Dragon launch.

Electric E-Fan Aircraft Demonstrates Airborne E-Mobility

First Public Flight Highlights Airbus Group’s E-Aircraft Day

The successful first public flight of the electric E-Fan experimental aircraft was the highlight of Airbus Group’s E-Aircraft Day in Bordeaux, France.

NTSB Releases Prelim In OK Ercoupe Accident

Airplane Was On Its Second Takeoff Attempt From Tinkiller Airport

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident that occurred April 12 at Tinkiller Airport (44M) in Cookson, OK. The two people on board the airplane sustained serious injuries.

Aviation Records Fall In Advance Of Successful Mojave Fly-In

More Than 250 Airplanes Participated In The Event

Last Saturday's annual Mojave Experimental Fly-In at the experimental hotbed Mojave Air and Space Port in California's high desert welcomed about 250 airplanes and more than 1,000 attendees. Airport figures showed well more than 500 operations, making it one of the busiest days in airport history.

UPS Asks Court For Partial Summary Judgment In 2013 Accident

Property Owners Near The Airport Have Sought Damages From The Shipping Company

UPS is asking the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, AL to grant a partial summary judgment in a lawsuit that stemmed from the August 14, 2013 accident at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Australia Launches C-130J Hercules Safety Investigation

Move Follows Runway Excursion Incident In Kabul Thursday

The Royal Australian Air Force has commenced an investigation after a C-130J Hercules left the runway on landing at Kabul International Airport at about 1800 Australian Eastern Standard Time Thursday.