The claim: The Biden administration blocked firefighting aircraft during Los Angeles visit
Firefighting aircraft could continue operating in restricted airspace as long as they coordinated with air traffic control, according to the FAA.
Drone collides with firefighting plane during Los Angeles wildfires
A drone crashed into a firefighting aircraft near the California Palisades fire Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced. The aircraft landed safely but sustained wing damage, and it is out of service.
Firefighting Plane Grounded After Civilian Drone Crashes Into It Over Los Angeles
The "Super Scooper" was dropping 1,500 gallons of desperately needed water at a time on the inferno below until it was damaged by the drone.
A drone collided with one of the only Super Scooper planes fighting the LA wildfires, grounding a key resource
A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 aircraft in its arsenal.
Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane
The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to issue a reminder on January 9th, shortly after an unidentified civilian drone collided with a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper at approximately 1PM PST over the Palisades firestorm.
Firefighting aircraft collides with drone over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft was grounded after it was struck by a civilian-flown drone while over the Palisades Fire on Thursday. The collision, which involved a Canadair CL-415, happened at around 1 p.m.
FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly ...
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Federal Investigation Continues into Palisades Drone That Hit Water-Dropping Plane
A Federal Aviation Administration investigation was continuing Friday into a drone strike that damaged a water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft over Palisades Fire, putting it out of service during a ...
Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security
Recent incidents are being investigated, so we don’t know yet exactly where security failed. But clearly there were gaps in ...
Trump: ‘I’m going to give you a report on drones about one day into the administration’
President-elect Trump is vowing to provide the public with transparency on the recent uptick in mystery drone sightings, ...
Boeing Says It Is Donating $1 Million to Trump Presidential Inaugural Fund
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Boeing is donating $1 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a spokesperson for ...
Joby Aviation: A Risky Bet With Promising Rewards In The Air Taxi Sector
Joby Aviation has made significant progress toward FAA certification but still requires type certification for its eVTOL ...
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No, you can't shoot down a drone. It's a federal crime
The FAA and experts advise against shooting drones, as it is a federal crime and poses safety risks. Most drones are flying ...
Why Archer Aviation Stock Soared 58.8% in 2024 but Is Sinking in 2025
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) stock saw strong bullish momentum across 2024's trading. The company's share price closed out ...
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Tallahassee awarded $6.7 million federal grant for airport infrastructure improvements
The grant will fund new taxiways and lighting at Tallahassee International Airport to meet the latest FAA standards.
What Does 2025 Have in Store for Archer Aviation?
Archer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) that promise efficiency as well as a quieter and ...
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Expansion at Hector International Airport given nearly $4 million in additional federal funding
Hector International Airport received just under $4 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to ...