Solberg-Hunterdon Owners Claim New Ordinance Threatens Long-Term Viability

The owners of Solberg-Hunterdon Airport (N51) have taken their dispute with local officials to court, arguing that a newly adopted zoning procedure by Readington Township is designed to quietly “suffocate” airport operations -- not just regulate them. The lawsuit claims the measure would prevent modernization and eventually make the family-run field economically unsustainable.

Designed Specifically for 12-Volt Experimental and Home-Built Aircraft

Hartzell Engine Tech announced the expansion of its leading Sky-Tec brand with the new line of lightweight engine starters designed for experimental and home-built aircraft with 12-volt electrical systems. The new series of starters are designated the “XP’ line and will be available through Hartzell Engine Tech’s global distribution network in the first quarter of 2026.

Global Life In Network Hits Major Milestone

Austro Engine announced the global fleet of Diamond Aircraft powered by its engines has eclipsed a cumulative total of more than 5 million Life In Network flight hours. This landmark reinforces the efficiency, reliability, and performance of the company’s powerplants.

Monroe, NY Resident Speaks Out About Helo Landing Feet From Home

Javier Dam and his wife live in the Town of Monroe, New York, along Seven Springs Mountain Road very close to the border between Monroe and the Village of South Blooming Grove. He related how he and his wife were stunned when a helicopter supposedly came in 'low and loud,' allegedly shaking their house. They had no idea a helipad had been built by the owner of a neighboring property.

Aviation Pioneer, Leader In Aerospace Ops And Safety

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, a trailblazer in aviation and a world leader in aerospace operations and safety, has been appointed Dean of the College of Aviation at the Prescott, Arizona, campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

FAA and NPS Open New San Francisco Commercial Flight Agreement to Comments

The FAA has taken another swing at regulating commercial air tours over popular San Francisco Bay parks and, in partnership with the National Park Service, has officially opened comments on a voluntary agreement proposal that it believes will keep the skies safe without jeopardizing tourism.

Committee Meets December 17 To Evaluate Status Following Prime Integrator Selection

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, announced his call to convene a hearing titled, “FAA’s Plan for ATC Modernization: Evaluating Progress, Ensuring Accountability and Results” on Wednesday December 17, at 2:30 pm EST.

ANAC Clears Way For Operations By Capable, Multi-Role Aircraft

Daher Aircraft announced that its Kodiak 900 has received its airworthiness certification from the Brazilian ANAC, or Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil, enabling the larger and faster version of the venerable Kodiak 100 for operations in a country that has a compelling need for modern, highly capable multi-role aircraft.

South Korean University’s Flight Training Program Growing

Frasca International, a provider of flight simulation technology for training, announced that Hanseo University in South Korea is purchasing a new Level 5 Cessna 172 Flight Training Device, the seventh Frasca device to join the school’s fleet.

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Aero-News gets hundreds of releases every week, ranging from industry giants like Boeing and Cessna to the smallest of flying clubs and the most quaint of air shows. After having seen the best and the worst in press releases over the years, we have some ideas to help companies do so much more to help themselves, both with ANN and with the general media.