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It was a matter of time... but the US Air Force Thunderbird airshow performance at the upcoming July 22 Wings Over Warren Airshow has been cancelled after a Thunderbird crewmember was found to have been exposed to COVID-19 and has tested positive. As a result, the Thunderbirds have stood down for this event. Col. Brian L. Rico, commander of the 90th Maintenance Group at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, confirmed the news...  The long awaited update to the nearly legendary Microsoft Flight Simulator launches on A

Established in 2008, CSA Has Produced Nearly 700 Aircraft

Media reports filed in the Czech Republic have reported that Czech Sport Aircraft is deeply in debt and reportedly filed for insolvency late last month -- though the company makes no mention of this on their website. This is not the first time this company has run into serious financial trouble, but has heretofore recovered from prior skirmishes with financial difficulties. Currently; CSA is reported to owe creditors 62.6 million crowns, which allegedly exceeds its total value.

But... Other Media, Aviation Org's Ignore Various Controversies Surrounding This Troubled Company

Following recent revelations about lawsuits and the details about them coming to light via ANN coverage (and sparsely reported elsewhere) Icon appears to be trying to right its listing ship. Following the departure and lawsuit by Kirk Hawkins, and the departure without notice of his replacement, Icon seems to have a new Boss... for as long as he lasts, anyway. Jason Huang is the latest President of Icon. In that role, Huang, "will oversee all business functions, with a particular focus on maintaining manufacturing excellence..."

145.5 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Captured, With An Estimated Street Value Of $327,375

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Station seize methamphetamine in an Ultralight Aircraft smuggling attempt on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m., when Border Patrol agents observed an Ultralight Aircraft flying at a low altitude west of Highway 111 and south of Jasper Road. Agents responded to the area and located a white duffle bag and a metal basket on a field road 200 yards south of Jasper Rd. Inside the duffle bag, agents discovered 26 clear plastic containers containing a white crystal like substance.

Trial Flight Event Was Part Of EHang’s World Flight Tour

EHang has announced that aerial sightseeing trial flights are taking place in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. An EHang 216 took four passengers to the air for aerial sightseeing trips over the sea around the beautiful Fisherman’s Wharf in Yantai city, one of the many AAAA national tourist attraction locations throughout China. The passengers were enthusiastic about their first-ever AAV rides.

Like So Many Others, The Great Pacific Airshow 2020 Has Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19

No one really knows when the airshow industry will get a much valued chance to recover from the effects of this damnable pandemic... but today is not the day. Another major airshow has bit the dust for 2020. And quite a show it was to be.. hosting such performers as the Air Force Thunderbirds, Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy F-35C Airshow Profile, Red Bull Air Force, Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts, Jeff Boerboon's Yak 110... and more.

Testing Of The Observatory Continues To Go Well

NASA now is targeting Oct. 31, 2021, for the launch of the agency's James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana, due to impacts from the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as technical challenges. This decision is based on a recently completed schedule risk assessment of the remaining integration and test activities prior to launch. Previously, Webb was targeted to launch in March 2021.

From 2016: Auto-Conversion Aircraft Engines Have Come A Long Way…

At the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2016, there was more than just talk about the bad weather and good airplanes. Also being displayed at the Expo were engine choices for experimental aircraft. One of these engines, called the Viking, led ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, to stop by their display to see what was new. The Viking 130 aircraft engine is based on a Honda automotive engine, and has been a popular conversion engine for experimental aircraft for a number of years. Jim talked with Jan Eggenfellner, the President

Company Is Based In Wilmington, Del.

The folks at Exodus Aircraft are going to have to dig deep in their pockets, according to charges levied by the FAA. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $101,250 civil penalty against Exodus Aircraft LLC, of Wilmington, Del., for allegedly violating a number of aircraft-operation regulations.

Airplane Left A 200-Ft Swath Through A Corn Field

On July 6, 2010, about 1205 central daylight time, a Lancair ES-P, N444TW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot's accident report, he departed the University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport, Norman, Oklahoma, approximately 1130 for a flight to the Ardmore, Oklahoma, area and return.

Aero Linx: The EAA Warbirds of America The EAA Warbirds of America, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a family of owners, pilots and enthusiasts of “warbirds,” or ex-military aircraft. Our purpose is: (a) To promote and encourage the preservation and operation of World War II and other such aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations, and (b) to educate its members and other interested persons in methods of safe operation and maintenance of World War II and other such aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations.

Compulsory Reporting Points Reporting points which must be reported to ATC. They are designated on aeronautical charts by solid triangles or filed in a flight plan as fixes selected to define direct routes. These points are geographical locations which are defined by navigation aids/fixes. Pilots should discontinue position reporting over compulsory reporting points when informed by ATC that their aircraft is in “radar contact.”

"The perseverance and innovation of the entire Webb Telescope team has enabled us to work through challenging situations we could not have foreseen on our path to launch this unprecedented mission. Webb is the world's most complex space observatory, and our top science priority, and we've worked hard to keep progress moving during the pandemic. The team continues to be focused on reaching milestones and arriving at the technical solutions that will see us through to this new launch date next year." Source: Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate at the agency's headquarters in Washington, commenting on NASA targeting Oct. 31, 2021, for the launch of the agency's James Webb Space Telescope from