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The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring inspections of certain Rotax 912 and 914 engines following the discovery of parts missing from one recently manufactured powerplant’s propeller gearbox that could potentially lead to accidents

“This AD was prompted by a report of an oil spray nozzle and certain screws that were not installed on the propell...


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FedEx brought back memories for aviation fans of a certain age with the unveiling of a Boeing 777 painted in the company’s original livery, which dates to 1973.

The event helped mark the official renaming of Memphis International Airport Airport as Frederick W. S...


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The Federal Aviation Administration has established a new prohibited area around Trump Tower in New York City, but the restricted zone, which had previously been covered by TFRs, is not expected to affect general aviation traffic significantly.

Helicopter charter operators and pilots flying the popular VFR corridor through the Hudson River Special Flight Rules Area,...


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Have you ever seen a Piper PA-40? Chances are good that you haven’t, because just three were built before Piper canceled the project in 1974.

From now on, though, those wishing to see the model up close can visit the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

The rare PA-40 arrives in Lock Haven. Assembly required. [Credit: Piper Aviation Museum]

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My wife, Alex, and I were reminded recently that Washington, D.C., is a wonderful destination for private pilots.

Our son recently moved to the District to start an internship, so we packed Annie, our 1992 Commander 114B, with housewarming items and flew down from Dean Memorial Airport (5B9) in Haverhill, New Hampshire, to help him move into his new apartment.

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