Most aircraft have a life cycle of around 25-30 years, but that includes a long period of research and development The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) says that most planes have a life ...

The FAA has addressed a long-simmering aircraft availability issue that focuses on pilots trying to earn some pilot certificates. Until yesterday, the agency required commercial pilot applicants, as ...

From unstable airframes to a lack of safety features, not all pilots in the US Air Force are qualified to fly these aircraft. Military aviators are uniquely skilled individuals, operating their ...