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The veil of secrecy is lifting... at least a little bit, as the Air Force has authorized the release of artist renderings of a stealthy B-21 Raider concept in hangars at a number of Air Force bases. The images picture the B-21 in hangars at Dyess, Whiteman and Ellsworth AFBs and show some of the differences that are already becoming evident between the previous B-2 flying wing concept and the Next-Generation B-21 Raider. Four years ago, the USAF designated the next-generation bomber as the Raider in

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The FAA has announced and is requesting comments on a policy for the type certification of certain UAS as a special class of aircraft under our regulations. The rule-making is being targeted, primarily, at the upcoming generation of delivery drone systems. This proposed policy applies only to the procedures for the type certification of UAS, and is not intended to establish policy impacting other FAA rules on unmanned aircraft, such as operations, pilot certification, or maintenance. AMA is continuing to innovate new

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Inconceivably; the FAA has failed to listen to some of the most expert and authoritative voices, in aviation, once again. Earlier this month, AMA, EAA and several other groups requested that the FAA extend the official comment period on the proposed rule for remote identification of UAS (Remote ID). AMA has been informed that the FAA has declined this request. The comment period will end on March 2, 2020. Fighting for a better remote ID rule continues to be AMA’s top priority. To achieve the best possible outcome,

"It may seem odd that a union is filing a lawsuit over bonuses; however, the company is refusing to pay all of its mechanics more, even though there is a mechanic shortage and our members are leaving for better paying jobs at other unionized airlines. The solution to that is to negotiate fair compensation that rewards all of the mechanics for their skill and hard work, not to bypass negotiations and target only new recruits while more senior workers are forced to either leave the company or bargain endlessly for fair pay. The RLA requires ExpressJet to bargain with its mechanics about fair wages and that's what this lawsuit is intended to make the company do." Source: Capt. David Bourne, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division, commenti

Aircraft operating in the traffic pattern or within sight of the tower, or aircraft known to be departing or arriving from flight in local practice areas, or aircraft executing practice instrument approaches at the airport.

International Comanche Society

What is the International Comanche Society? It is the leading organization dedicated to Piper Comanche aircraft and their owners. established in 1972, running strong in all 50 states as well as many countries around the world.