One of The Most Difficult Undertakings We've EVER Pursued, Is Coming Together

The Affordable Flying Expo is building up a healthy head of steam as additional exhibitors join the mix and the list of aircraft on display continues to grow. Recently, we received confirmation of the Deltahawk RV14 test vehicle, and added both Tecnam and JMB Aircraft added 5, possibly as many as 7 additional aircraft to the growing static display lineup. Dynon Avionics is inbound, as is Sensenich Props, Pik West Insurance, Gyrocopter Flight Training Academy and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators... and that ain’t all.

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OK... this is an insane record... and one that is likely to stand for a while as we’re not sure there are many who would choose to challenge it. A next-gen CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL has climbed to a verified altitude of 37,609 feet above sea level over the California coast just a few days ago — setting what CubCrafters claims to be an unofficial new world altitude record for Cub-type aircraft (and let’s face it, it’s not likely that most Cub-types have seen anywhere near HALF that altitude. The Affordable Flying Expo is building up a healthy head of steam as additional exhibitors join the mix and the list of aircraft on display grows by the day. Recently, we received confirmation of the Deltahawk RV14 test vehicle, and added both Tecnam and JMB Aircraft added 5, possibly as many as 7 additional aircraft to the growing static display lin

To Discuss ‘Poor Little Lambs: The Baa Baa Black Sheep’ Story

The Commemorative Air Force’s Airbase Georgia announced it will be hosting a special presentation by aviation historian Stephen Chapis, who will discuss his new book, “Poor Little Lambs: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story,” a long-awaited chronicle of the 1970s hit television series on NBC that celebrated World War II aviators and sparked a passion for vintage military aviation in an entire generation.

Completes South Texas Aeromedical Operator’s Fleet Renewal

Bell Textron hosted a special ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference to celebrate the delivery of a new IFR-ready Bell 407GXi to HALO-Flight of Corpus Christi, Texas. HALO-Flight has a long history with Bell, and this delivery was the final aircraft in the nonprofit aeromedical service provider’s fleet renewal.

Collab With Teledyne FLIR On NDAA-Compliant Lynx And Orus-L

Teledyne FLIR OEM, developer of thermal imaging technologies, together with Gremsy, provider of UAV payload and gimbal solutions, announced a collaboration under its Thermal by FLIR program, leading to the introduction of Gremsy’s new NDAA-compliant ORUS-L and Lynx payloads for equipping drones with state-of-the-art aerial thermal intelligence capabilities.

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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, an innovative, quiet supersonic aircraft designed to return the capability of supersonic flight to commercial air travel. The X-59 launched from the Skunk Works facility at the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and landed near the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. King Schools is stepping up to help fill the gap left by the sudden closure of AceCFI, offering impacted CFIs a major discount to its Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC). AceCFI, an online FIRC service, ceased operations after its FAA authorization expired on September 30, 2025. While the FAA had officially removed AceCFI from its list of approved providers on August 29, few customers received any advance notice. Nearly a month in

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More than a decade of hard work, legal setbacks, and community advocacy has finally come to fruition, with MOSAIC officially becoming a final rule on October 22, 2025. Around three-quarters of the entire GA fleet now falls under the sport aviation category. The October 22 date is the initial effective date, with additional reforms scheduled for July 2026. 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. The company will be building the Katana at its facility in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, and the DA20i will be powered by the Rotax 912 iSc3. One of the more intriguing features of the 2025 Affordable Flying Expo, scheduled fo

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Jared Isaacman, who was initially nominated for the role of NASA Administrator by President Donald Trump and then had his nomination withdrawn, met with SecTrans Sean Duffy on October 13, who interviewed him again for the position. However, reports have emerged that Secretary Duffy is interested in the role himself. The start of a new era of possibilities for recreational aviation is here now on the effective date of the MOSAIC – Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification – rule from the FAA. For recreational flyers, the new rule has high training standards that have been tailored for the enjoyment of flying. It retains the necessary basics of aircraft operation, navigation, weather, and airport procedures. Additional elements not required for basic flight ops are available for subsequent training. With the shutdown of the US gover

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Jared Isaacman, who was initially nominated for the role of NASA Administrator by President Donald Trump and then had his nomination withdrawn, met with SecTrans Sean Duffy on October 13, who interviewed him again for the position. However, reports have emerged that Secretary Duffy is interested in the role himself. The start of a new era of possibilities for recreational aviation is here now on the effective date of the MOSAIC – Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification – rule from the FAA. For recreational flyers, the new rule has high training standards that have been tailored for the enjoyment of flying. It retains the necessary basics of aircraft operation, navigation, weather, and airport procedures. Additional elements not required for basic flight ops are available for subsequent training. With the shutdown of the U

Fielded For Initial Autonomous Launched Effects-Short Range Program

AEVEX, developer of autonomous solutions for defense, announced the U.S. Army has selected its Atlas Precision Strike System for its initial Launched Effects-Short Range fielding effort. The announcement comes after a successful user demonstration event and a series of soldier-led tests that validated the operational readiness of the system and its ability to deliver autonomous precision effects to further the Army’s priorities for modernization.