Canadian Customers Can Now Receive Immediate Deliveries

Diamond Aircraft announced that its flagship DA50RG single-engine piston aircraft with retractable gear has received type certification from Transport Canada. This signifies another notable achievement in the company’s history of innovation as it expands the aircraft’s global regulatory approval and enables immediate deliveries to customers in Canada.

BizAv And GA Mobilizing After Hurricane Devastates Jamaica

The National Business Aviation Association says its HERO – Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator – database has been activated to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on the island nation of Jamaica.

Semi-Autonomous Test Flight Signifies ‘Continued Progress’

Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft was flown for the first time on October 31, 2025, announced by the U.S. Air Force, who also confirmed that a decision about production of the CAA is still expected during FY2026 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Unit In Germany Simulates Enemy Forces In JMRC Exercises

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., dba EagleNXT, a provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announced the sale of three eBee VISION drones to the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 4th  Infantry Regiment (1-4 IN), stationed at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

Further Expands Air Medical Transportation Capabilities

Bell Textron hosted a special signing ceremony at the Air Medical Transport Conference with Air Methods to announce a purchase agreement for three Bell 407GXi helicopters to add to their fleet as well as to celebrate a recent delivery of a Bell 429. Together, the new aircraft further expand the air medical transportation capabilities of Air Methods.

John Vining Discusses At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

ANN’s Jim Campbell spoke with John Vining, North American Sales Manager for SD Planes, at the 2025 EAA AirVenture Air Show and Fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. John said the company is manufacturing the 51% kit in the Czech Republic right now and they are available in the U.S. He said there is interest as he sold three kits last year and two the year before. The airplane is classified “EAB” that is, Experimental Amateur Built, and based on its performance it can be flown with a Sport or Private pilot license. It can be configured with lights for legal night flight.

While Flying North Along The Beach At About 300 Ft Above Ground Level, The Pilot Reported That The Engine RPM Dropped To About Idle

On September 28, 2025, at 1126 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Searey, N2090S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Stump Pass, Florida. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the preflight, taxi, and takeoff were all normal with no observed anomalies. After departing from Manatee Airport, Palmetto, Florida, the pilot stated he flew for about an hour and a half in the local area.

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