Archives Reveal Previously Classified Communications Records, Maps, and Logs

Upholding President Trump’s September promise, the US National Archives has declassified more than 4,600 pages of radio communications, maps, tables, and logs related to the disappearance of legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. While the move isn’t solving the mystery any time soon, it helps fill in some pieces to a 90-year-old puzzle.

Florida Pilot Urges Passage Of State Bill To Prohibit Practice

Donald Frano, a member of the Central Florida Pilots Association, posted a statement on Facebook as an urgent warning about the increasing number of airports using or considering using a third-party vendor to send landing fees to pilots based on ADS-B data. This began in Florida and is a growing threat that the aviation community needs to stand up to and strongly oppose.

Things To Know When You Send A News Release

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.

Company To Resume Sales Of Turbine Helo On Global Market

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced it has received full FAA certification for the Crash Resistant Fuel System (CRFS) on its 480B turbine-powered helicopter, and will be resuming sales of newly-produced 480B models to the global market.

Favor Use Of Airport and Airway Trust Fund During Government Closures

The National Business Aviation Association along with its fellow 60-plus aviation stakeholders in the Modern Skies Coalition issued the statement below supporting legislation that would prevent the FAA from being affected by future government shutdowns to ensure the continuation of normal FAA and aviation operations.

Expanding Pilot Training Capacity Across Europe, Middle East

Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise and Diamond Aircraft GmbH announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025 the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of ten new Diamond training aircraft. IAE is strengthening its expansion of pilot training capacity across the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Cyprus, and Portugal.

Becomes Largest Bell HEMS Operator In Europe

Bell Textron announced during the European Rotors 2025 Conference that Slovakia-based HEMS operator Air Transport Europe, signed an agreement to acquire its fifth HEMS-configured Bell 429. This purchase places Air Transport Europe as the largest Bell helicopter operator in the HEMS segment in Europe.

Ranking Member Larsen: ‘Unwavering Advocacy For The Flying Public’

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and newly-appointed Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN), released the following statement after Rep. Carson was selected to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Strategic Pivot To Manufacturers & Fleets, Warranty Support Continues

Kennon Products, the Sheridan, Wyoming-based provider of aircraft covers, cowl plugs, and other products for general aviation aircraft, announced it is embarking on a strategic shift in operations and will no longer be selling products directly to individual aircraft owners. The last day the company is accepting final direct orders will be December 15, 2025.

Adds To Fleet For Utility Patrol and Cargo Transport In Germany

Bell Textron announced during the European Rotors 2025 Conference that the utility and cargo operator Heli Transair European Air Services GmbH (Heli Transair), based in Egelsbach, Germany, signed a purchase agreement for three additional Bell 505 helicopters through the support of its Bell 505 dealer, Rheinland Air Service GmbH. The purchase brings Heli Transair’s Bell 505 fleet to a total of five aircraft.