The Airplane’s Left Wing Struck The Windsock Pole Located Near The Runway, Which Had Been Constructed From A Telephone Pole

On September 27, 2025, at 1418 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Glasair Super II FT, N45BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wallkill, New York. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Preliminary Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) indicated that the airplane departed Sky Manor Airport (N40), Pittstown, New Jersey, about 1040, and repositioned to Kobelt Airport (N45), Wallkill, New York, about 1127.

Aero Linx: FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL)

The mission of the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL) is to administer hang gliding and paragliding on behalf of the FAI (World Air Sports Federation), which includes conducting international competitions, sanctioning World Records, and promoting the development of these sports. It also establishes and maintains the specific rules and procedures, as defined in the FAI Sporting Code Section 7, for all hang gliding and paragliding activities, including various disciplines like cross-country, aerobatics, and accuracy.  

Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen's meteorological information (AIRMET/WA), graphical airmen's meteorological information (G-AIRMET) and any other weather such as isolated thunderstorms that are rapidly developing and increasing in intensity, or low ceilings and visibilities that are becoming widespread which is considered significant and are not included in a current hazardous weather advisory. 

It's A Collaboration, And We Want To Hear From YOUR Organization

It is no longer enough, in our view, to build a successful business... but to build a successful structure by which this business (and our valued partners) can collectively have a positive impact on the industry that wasn’t possible, individually.

“This partnership with Archer will accelerate Korea’s leadership in next-generation air mobility. By combining Archer’s industry-leading eVTOL technology with Korean Air’s five decades of aerospace MRO and manufacturing expertise and strong commitment to innovation, we aim to lay the foundation for the next generation of air mobility in the Republic of Korea.” Source: From comments made by Jin Kyu Lim, SVP and Head of Korean Air’s Aerospace Business, as Korea has been on the lookout for a ticket into the world of urban air mobility, and it has finally found it through a partnership with Archer Aviation. The deal includes Korean Air’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOLs, initially serving military purposes as it works towards industry-wide commercialization.

Absence Of Military Teams Crippling Shows Nationwide

As we noted a few days ago, the government shutdown has halted all performances of military flight demonstration teams and is causing air shows nationally to reconsider and even cancel their plans if performances are heavy with military demo teams. That is the case with the Orlando Air Show, which on October 22 officially cancelled. It had been scheduled for the weekend of October 25-26 at the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

Popular Demand Spurs Production In Europe To Resume

Diamond Aircraft is responding to a wave of popular demand from flight schools, clubs, and owners by restarting the production line for its Katana 2-seat single-engine piston airplane. The Katana is well-known for its performance, reliability, and value in the training environment.

FAA Slows Traffic To Maintain Safe Operating Margins

The FAA says that the growing absence of air traffic controllers are contributing to thousands of delays in commercial flights at airports nationwide, particularly at the larger hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Newark, and others.

Succeeds Scott C. Donnelly Who Becomes Executive Chairman

Textron announced that its Board of Directors promoted Lisa Atherton, currently President and CEO of Bell Textron, to the role of President and CEO of Textron Inc., effective January 4, 2026. She will succeed Scott C. Donnelly, who will become Textron’s Executive Chairman to lead its Board of Directors and provide advice and counsel to the CEO.

Clay Lacy, Skymark, And World Fuel Collab On Project

Smymark Refuelers, World Fuel Services, and Clay Lacy Aviation jointly announced the introduction of the country’s largest all-electric aircraft refueling truck – a 7,000 gallon EV Refuler that advances sustainable fueling operations at airports across the nation.