Just Two Onboard During Landing

A Beech B200 Super King Air, N479BR, made an Autoland emergency landing at Broomfield-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, CO (BJC/KBJC) in what appears to be the first real-time use of the safety feature. The avionics manufacturer admitted that they could... "confirm that an emergency Autoland activation occurred in Broomfield, Colorado," the company said in a statement. "The Autoland took place on Sat., Dec. 20, resulting in a successful landing. We look forward to sharing additional details at the appropriate time." 

UAS And Components Added To List Of ‘Unacceptable Risk’

The Federal Communications Commission, responding to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty,” as well as upcoming mass-gathering events in 2026 and 2028, has taken steps to safeguard the public by updating the list of unmanned aerial systems and components that pose “unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons.”

Joins Test Fleet In Early 2026, Enables Public Demo Flights

Vertical Aerospace, developer of electric aviation aircraft, announced the completion of its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft and will begin a piloted flight test campaign after its commissioning in January 2026.

Its Offerings Are Lighter, Cleaner, and Now Pushing Past 1,000nm on SAF Jet Fuel

DeltaHawk’s diesel-powered aircraft lineup has seen incredible upgrades over the last few years. Not only has the company worked its design into three new planes, but it has also given its original Cirrus SR-20 a dramatic boost in performance and efficiency through an extensive refinement process… and the team says they’re not done yet. The SR-20 test bed has been around since 2013. A dozen years of R&D later, the aircraft is now posting more than 1,000 nautical miles of range with reserves while burning nearly 40% less fuel than a standard avgas-powered engine, putting it into competitive territory for real-world operators. A major part of the progress came from aggressive weight reduction. By redesigning oil and coolant lines, downsizing coolers, switching to lighter composites, and reworking the oil tank, DeltaHawk cut more than 200

Year Full Of Unforgettable Moments Including 86-Year-Old’s 1,000th Jump

The U.S. Parachute Association is celebrating an eventful year in the sport by noting the biggest stories and achievements from the year. Highlights include an 86-year-old skydiver achieving 1,000 jumps and earning her USPA Gold Wings, new world records set, and skydivers completing 26,718 jumps on World Skydiving Day.