Vertical MagJack Schonely

Unexplained Class B Closure Grounds Rotorcraft Public‑Safety Missions, Raising Urgent Safety Questions

An unexplained closure of Class B airspace has grounded rotorcraft public‑safety missions after decades of cooperative access, disrupting critical operations and prompting urgent safety and regulatory questions. Operators and airspace managers are seeking immediate clarification on the cause, duration and operational mitigations for low‑altitude emergency response.

2026-03-05T05:47:44.465813-08:00
Cranky Flier

Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues Push United’s 777‑200 Domestic Fleet Toward Early Retirement

By Cranky Flier: There is no other airplane in the US quite like it. United’s B777-200s in the domestic configuration are massive passenger haulers meant for high-demand routes, and they have done that job well for over 30 years.

2026-03-05T03:55:18.089939-08:00
Aviation WeekMolly McMillin

Aviation Legend Russ Meyer Jr. Dies At 93

By Aviation Week: Russ Meyer Jr., chair, CEO and chairman emeritus of Cessna Aircraft, died March 4 in Wichita at the age of 93 after a brief illness.

2026-03-05T01:42:13.791277-08:00