Allegedly Working On A Website Dedicated To Assisting With Spare Parts Quotes/Orders
The BushCat/Cheetah community was taken aback last month when their manufacturer decided to pull out of kit production without warning. SkyReach claims to remain committed to supplying spare parts for the BushCat/Cheetah fleet of over 300 aircraft, regardless. Skyreach has published a supplemental statement that intones... "We would like to thank the BushCat/Cheetah community for reaching out to us over the past few weeks since we announced a pause on the manufacturing of BushCat kits. We have been overwhelmed with your support and concern for the company and staff. The aviation industry is under a lot of strain and many other kit manufacturers have found the
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The Judge overseeing Icon's convoluted Chapter 11 process has approved $9 million in Chapter 11 financing and set a June asset auction for the Icon A5 Program -- and said that objections had apparently been resolved (for the moment) by shareholders who claimed (not surprisingly) that Icon was being sold to an 'insider.' Judge Craig T. Goldblatt gave final approval to Icon's (DIP) debtor-in-possession financing and approved the sales schedule... but has yet to approve that previously disclosed stalking horse bidder. On April 12, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky sentenced Morgan J. Wiljanen, former helicopter pilot for
Chapter 11 Filed After Company Admitted To An Astounding $170 Million In Debt
The Bankruptcy Judge overseeing Icon's convoluted Chapter 11 process has approved $9 million in Chapter 11 financing and set a June asset auction for the Icon A5 Program -- and said that objections had apparently been resolved (for the moment) by shareholders who claimed (not surprisingly) that Icon was being sold to an 'insider.' Judge Craig T. Goldblatt gave final approval to Icon's (DIP) debtor-in-possession financing and approved the sales schedule... but has yet to approve that previously disclosed stalking horse bidder -- according to an agreement reached with those shareholders who contested the proceedings. Icon bailed out and went for Chapter 11 l
Board To Look Into Feb. 4, 2023 Close Call Between SWA 737 and FedEx 767
You could see this one coming from a mile away... which is more than we can say for how this near-miss almost occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board will hold an in-person board meeting in Washington on its investigation into the near-collision of two airliners in Texas last year. On Feb. 4, 2023, there was a loss of separation and risk of an inflight collision when a Southwest Airlines B-737 was departing and a FedEx B-767 was on final approach to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Canadian Ringer Takes Cold Despite All-American Competition
In the 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards Contest, Airshow London was named "Best Air Show in North America" according to the USA Today voting public. The nominees for the airshow spanned a roster of selections from industry insiders and editors of the publication and 10Best.com, with a daily vote running for 4 weeks to determine the faves. Airshow London was the only Canadian one on the list, making its win even more impressive against some all-American faves. In 2020, Airshow London has embraced a drive-in format, allowing its "SkyDrive" to be the only show to run during hysteria of the time.
Even Designers See that BlackFly is One of the Most Show-Ready eVTOLs on the Market
Pivotal got some bragging rights after their Helix eVTOL won the 2024 MUSE Transportation Design of the Year Award, with the company itself netting the Platinum 2024 MUSE Design Award for technical and creative excellence. "Receiving the MUSE Transportation Design of the Year Award reflects our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in the development of light eVTOL aircraft,” said Ken Karklin, CEO of Pivotal.
Enstrom Is Now Seeking Additional Approvals From The UK CAA
Enstrom reports that it will be able to better care for its European customers with its recent repair station validation by the EASA. This validation certifies that Enstrom repair station processes are in full compliance with the latest EASA requirements. Enstrom’s state-of-the-art repair station (EASA.145.8090) operates within its Menominee, MI factory. It will now provide European Union customers with helicopter maintenance, damage repairs, upgrades, and component overhauls, all at the hands of Enstrom’s premier repair experts.
Former KY Air Ambulance Helo Pilot Sentenced for Operating Aircraft Under the Influence of Alcohol
There are lines you just don't cross in this business -- and operating a complex machine like a MedEvac helicopter, 'Under the influence' has to be darned near top of the list. On April 12, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky sentenced Morgan J. Wiljanen, former helicopter pilot for Air Evac EMS, Inc., to 8 months of incarceration, 18 months of supervised release, 4 months of home detention, and a $100 special assessment. In December 2023, Wiljanen pleaded guilty to operating an air common carrier while under the influence of alcohol.
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Bobby Bailey, a bit of a fixture in sport aviation circles for his work with the Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly (now in production with Pitman Air), has been lost in an aircraft test accident. Shortly after his appearance at SUN n FUN 2024, Bailey reportedly was asked to test fly a customer-built Dragonfly out of the Groveland airport in Florida... Recent investigations and a great deal of data has resulted in ANN’s SportPlane Resource Guide’s report card system having to deal with new and worrisome reports on a number of companies. Evidence
From 2010 (YouTube Version): Preserving The History Of An Amazing Facet Of Aviation
ANN's phenomenal trip to Albuquerque for the 2010 ABQ Balloon Fiesta is the gift that keeps on giving... both with the memories we have of the extraordinary visual delights of that week as well as the tremendous opportunities our Aero-TV crews had to experience so much of the world of ballooning, its people and its history. One of the more intriguing aspects of that trip was our visit to the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum. The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum presents the development of ballooning through historic, scientific and ar
Solo Student Pilot Was Landing The Light-Sport Airplane On The Runway When It Bounced Multiple Times
Analysis: The solo student pilot was landing the light-sport airplane on the runway when it bounced multiple times. The nose gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright on the runway in a nose-down attitude. The student pilot was able to exit the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA)
The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft. The UK Air Display scene is flourishing, with more air displays taking place in this country every year than in the whole of the rest of Eu
Takeoff Roll
The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after departing a takeoff area.
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We're all pretty excited about the current website design here at ANN, but we HAVE heard from some of you that you liked the way that content was displayed on the old site. We hear you, and before you chuck your bitgrinder out a 5th story window, you should know that there are several ways that you can view your Aero-Content.
“We’re proud of the hard work that went into receiving this validation, and it will be a welcome relief to our customers in the European Union. We couldn’t be more excited. With this validation, our Repair Station can now provide overhauled components and other services to our European customers in addition to parts.”
Source: Enstrom Chief Commercial Officer Dennis Martin, commenting after the news that they earned repair station validation by the EASA. This validation certifies that Enstrom repair station processes are in full compliance with the latest EASA requirements.
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