“Setting eight speed records this quickly following its August entry into service is a powerful testament to the tremendous capabilities of this aircraft. We are already seeing overwhelming interest and demand for the G800 and are pleased to be showcasing it in Dubai this week. The Middle East continues to be a strong region for Gulfstream, and we are looking forward to meeting with our customers as well as prospective customers.” Source: A little justifiable crowing from Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream, as the G800 went out and clobbered a number of records. 

New Glenn Follows in the Footsteps of SpaceX’s Starship Mega-Rocket

Blue Origin finally logged a clean booster recovery with New Glenn, giving Jeff Bezos’ company something it has been publicly chasing for years: proof that its heavy-lift rocket can reuse components the same way SpaceX has since October 2024. The flight also shipped two NASA satellites towards Mars as New Glenn’s first paying-customer science payload.

Drone Maker Set to Join the FCC Covered List on December 23

Just over a month ahead of its potential ban in the US, DJI has launched its lightest and most compact drone to date… and for obvious reasons, it won’t be coming stateside anytime soon. The Neo 2 succeeds the Neo, which launched last year and quickly became a favorite among beginner pilots and creators due to its affordability and ease of use.

Velis Electro, Explorer, and Velis Cub Earn Type Certificate Validation

Pipistrel recently announced that Transport Canada has validated the type certificates for its Velis Electro, Explorer, and Velis Club aircraft. The decision opens doors for Canadian operators looking for sustainable trainers and marks a notable step for Pipistrel’s ever-expanding presence in regulated training environments.

Years-Long Effort Boosts Safety, Consistency Across Operators

The National Business Aviation Association, together with FlightSafety International and CAE, announced the publication of a business aviation aircraft standard operating procedures that has been a long-time effort and represents a milestone in business aviation safety and consistency.

Five Individuals Recognized During a Ceremony at the EAA Aviation Center

A group of five recreational aviation trailblazers was honored on November 12 as the newest members of the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. The initiation ceremony and dinner were held at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, bringing together families and longtime friends to recognize the contributions that have made flying what it is today.

Demonstrator Flies Just Three Months After Concept Revealed

Joby Aviation announced the first flight of its recently developed turbine-electric, autonomous VTOL aircraft. This comes just three months after the aircraft concept was announced in conjunction with L3Harris Technologies, who brings technologies and expertise to address defense applications for the U.S. military.

Controller Callouts Drop Dramatically As Gov’t Reopens

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford released a new emergency order, based on a recommendation from the agency’s safety team, that freezes flight reductions at the current level of 6%. The announcement was issued prior to the House vote to pass the Continuing Resolution that reopened the government.

CR Brings Much-Needed Relief, Long-Term Funding Necessary

The National Air Transportation Association issued a statement on November 12 welcoming the passage of the Continuing Resolution to end the federal government shutdown and the start of restoring full operations across the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, and other federal agencies.

About 5ft Above Ground Level, The Airplane Stalled, And The Left Wing Dropped

Analysis: The pilot reported that this flight was conducted as part of phase 1 flight testing of the newly constructed experimental amateur-built airplane. The pilot stated that he had watched a video from the airplane kit manufacturer on “factory takeoff,” which suggested keeping the control stick slightly aft of neutral and applying partial power. During the accident takeoff, he tried the method described by the video and when the airplane lifted off, it was too slow. About 5ft above ground level, the airplane stalled, and the left wing dropped.