Aero-Ignorant Mayor Asks for Congressional Help to Get the Redevelopment Project Off the Ground

Cleveland officials are again attempting to close a beloved community airport, this time by exploiting a federal loophole. Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne have asked Congress to help them bypass years of FAA red tape and waive more than $9 million in federal grant obligations that legally bind the city to operate the airport until 2036.

Subcommittee Chair Supports Lowering Barriers, Destigmatizing Issues

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has thrown his full support behind the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA) by joining as a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation. The bill intends to destigmatize mental health issues in aviation, train aviation medical examiners, and make it overall easier for aviation professionals to seek and receive mental health treatment without fearing the loss of their careers.

Bell 505, 407GXi, 429 Models Sold During European Rotors 2025

Bell Textron announced during the recent European Rotors 2025 VTOL show and safety conference that it secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505, Bell 407GXi, and Bell 429 aircraft to corporate customers. These orders bring the company’s total European corporate sales to seventeen thus far in 2025.

Botti Talks About HPU 210 Engine And Cassio Aircraft

Aero-News Network’s Rex Alexander talked with Jean Botti, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of VoltAero, at the 2025 EAA AirVenture fly-in and air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In a well-attended press conference, Botti introduced and discussed the design of the HPU 210 hybrid engine that is now patented in 62 countries including the U.S. for both helicopters and aircraft. The demo engine brought to Oshkosh is applicable for LSA, kits, drones, or any non-certifiable aircraft and that it should be available very soon. The company is very interested in fabricating the technology in the U.S. and in fact has a deal with Tennessee-based AltiSky to manufacture and distribute VoltAero’s Cassio family of aircraft.

Cropduster Has 60% Of Brazilian Agricultural Market

Embraer celebrated the delivery of the 1,700th Ipanema cropduster worldwide. The aircraft gained typed certification in 2015 and is currently in the EMB-203 version. It is a sales leader in Brazil with 60% of the domestic market.

PowerUp S-1200 Series Approved, Available for 4- And 6-Cylinder Engines

Hartzell Engine Tech announced it received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for its PowerUp S-1200 Series aircraft magnetos, known for excellent performance and reliability in both 4- and 6-cylinder engines, and are available in impulse-coupled and “Shower of Sparks” configurations.

State-Of-The-Art Common Automation Platform To Replace Legacy Systems

The FAA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the initiative of the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation S. Duffy to design, build, and implement a brand-new Air Traffic Control System. This Request represents the first step in developing a Common Automation Platform, or CAP, that is intended to replace legacy systems with a state-of-the art platform.

Company Delivers Second Of Two Multi-Mission Aircraft For Air Force

Embraer announced the delivery of the second and last C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force during a ceremony at Kecskemét Air Base. Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defense of Hungary, along with Embraer executives and other authorities.

Collab With Near Earth To Serve More Defense And Commercial Applications

BETA Technologies, developer of electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, and Near Earth Autonomy are collaborating to speed up the development of integrating autonomy on BETA aircraft to enable it to fly faster, further, and carry more payload in support of a growing range of defense and commercial applications.

Current Orders To Be Fulfilled As Support Will Continue Textron Aviation has confirmed it will be ending production of two of its most recognizable piston aircraft, the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58, after nearly 80 years of continuous manufacturing of the venerable models. The company is moving toward new products such as the Beechcraft Denali, but will continue to support the thousands of Barons and Bonanzas currently flying worldwide.