While Descending Toward ASN, He Advanced The Throttle, But The Engine Did Not Respond

On October 2, 2025, at 1126 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N812SE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Talladega, Alabama. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries, and the two passengers were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham, Alabama, and was destined for Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN), Talladega, Alabama. According to the pilot, after departure he climbed to 3,500 ft., mean sea level (msl).

Aero Linx: British Gliding Association (BGA) The British Gliding Association is the governing body for the sport of gliding in the UK and members are the 76 clubs that provide gliding facilities for their members – clubs that are spread throughout the UK from the north of Scotland to the SW tip of England and which range from small, member-run clubs through to some of the largest gliding clubs in the world. Through these clubs, we represent and provide services to all glider pilots.

Outer Area (Associated w/Class C Airspace) Non-regulatory airspace surrounding designated Class C airspace airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring and sequencing on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The service provided in the outer area is called Class C service which includes: IFR/IFR-IFR separation; IFR/VFR-traffic advisories and conflict resolution; and VFR/VFR-traffic advisories and, as appropriate, safety alerts. The normal radius will be 20 nautical miles with some variations based on site-specific requirements. The outer area extends outward from the primary Class C airspace airport and extends from the lower limits of radar/radio coverage up to the ceiling of the approach control's delegated airspace excluding the Class C charted area and other airspace as appropriate. 

“Our strategic partnership with AutoFlight, backed by their substantial technological expertise and tangible advancements in eVTOL airworthiness, represents a significant milestone. The established delivery timeline will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of low-altitude air mobility, fostering a revolution in regional transportation, and reinforcing Falcon’s leadership in pioneering the future of aviation, including within the energy industry." Source: Capt. Raman Oberoi, CEO of Falcon Aviation Services, discussing Shanghai-based eVTOL manufacturer AutoFlight having announced that Falcon Aviation Services in Abu Dhabi has ordered 50 of its eVTOL aircraft consisting of 15 V2000CG CarryAll cargo aircraft and 35 V2000EM Prosperity passenger models.

USA-2 Team With 4 Canines To Assist Initial Medical Stabilization

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s international search and rescue team, USA-2 (Urban Search and Rescue) was slated to depart for Jamaica on a charter flight with 34 team members, 4 canine assistants, and 42,000 lbs of support equipment. There, they will assist with search, rescue, and recovery as well as initial medical care and stabilization for people who they locate trapped under rubble or collapsed structures.

Beta’s Alia CTOL Makes History Flying From Vermont

Beta Technologies announced that its Alia CTOL aircraft has made the first-ever landing of an all-electric aircraft at the Boeing Field-King County International Airport (KBFI) in Seattle, Washington.

Musk Claims the Tech Could Be Unveiled Within a Couple of Months

Elon Musk is once again promising the impossible…this time, in the form of a Tesla that flies. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk said the company is “getting close” to demonstrating a prototype of what he dubbed “crazy, crazy technology.”

Converts A350-1000 Passenger Jet Order To Cargo Carrier

Korean Air announced it converted seven orders for Airbus A350 passenger jets to become the latest customer for the A350F freight hauler, the world’s only all-new cargo aircraft.

Diverted To Tampa, At Least 15 Taken To Hospitals

A JetBlue Airways flight enroute from Cancun, Mexico, to New Jersey was forced to divert to Tampa after an apparent flight control issue and a sudden loss of altitude that caused some injuries.

Expands Global Footprint With State-Of-The-Art Tech In Region

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., dba EagleNXT, a provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announced they have selected Makville Business Consultants of Cairo, Egypt, to be an authorized distributor for EagleNXT senseFly drones.