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Starlink Re-Tools In-Flight Internet

Elon Musk’s Starlink internet system may be the next big thing for in-flight connectivity and it may have eliminated the weak link that bogs down current systems. Starlink has put more than 1,000 small satellites in low Earth orbit as part of its plan to offer fast broadband to all corners of the planet. For […] The post Starlink Re-Tools In-Flight Internet appeared first on AVweb. [...]

Best Of The Web: Runway Turnback Reconsidered

The horrific crash of a Bonanza A36 in March due to a runway turnback attempt prompted AOPA Air Safety Institute to shoot this excellent video analyzing turnback results with four different types of aircraft. Bottom line: The turnback is viable for smaller, lightly wing-loaded aircraft flown by a proficient and prepared pilot. It’s unlikely—probably impossible—to […] The post Best Of The Web: Runway Turnback Reconsidered appeared first on AVweb. [...]

Canadian Regulators Urged To Be ‘Skeptical’ Of FAA Findings

Canadian politicians say its regulators should be “skeptical” of FAA aircraft certifications and do their own validation of new designs. The House of Commons transport committee wants Transport Canada to do its own recertification design changes rather than just accept the FAA’s recommendation. “The committee heard numerous concerns regarding the involvement of manufacturers in the […] The post Canadian Regulators Urged To Be ‘Skeptical’ Of FAA Findings appeared first on AVweb. [...]

New Fighter Pilot’s Death Prompt Air Force Training Review

The death of a new Air Force F-16 pilot in a 2020 landing accident at Shaw Air Force Base has prompted major changes in operational flight training. Lt. David Schmitz died when his ejection seat malfunctioned as his Viper slid along the runway on partially collapsed landing gear after he hit the localizer antenna while […] The post New Fighter Pilot’s Death Prompt Air Force Training Review appeared first on AVweb. [...]

Heavyweights Commit To eVTOL Expansion

A flurry of consolidations and new alliances is giving form to the future eVTOL industry as aviation big guns jump in the mix. On Friday, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic both announced plans to buy billions of dollars’ worth of urban mobility aircraft from U.K.-based Vertical Aerospace. American said it will buy as many as […] The post Heavyweights Commit To eVTOL Expansion appeared first on AVweb. [...]

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