Coverage dated May 12, 2022

FAA revokes certificates of pilots involved in Red Bull plane-swapping stunt

Headline from 10TV Columbus

The agency also proposed a fine of almost $5,000 for one of the pilots.

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  1. 10TV Columbus

    FAA revokes certificates of pilots involved in Red Bull plane-swapping stunt (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    The agency also proposed a fine of almost $5,000 for one of the pilots.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    FAA revokes pilot certificates for men involved in Red Bull plane stunt (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration has revoked pilot certificates for two men involved in a Red Bull plane-swapping stunt that ended in a crash over the Arizona desert.

  3. FOX Business

    FAA revokes pilot licenses after failed Red Bull plane-swap stunt (opens FOX Business)

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    As part of the April 24 Red Bull-sponsored stunt, Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington flew separate planes over Arizona. The goal was to jump midair and switch aircraft as they dove toward the ground, according to a Red Bull trailer of the stunt.

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