Firm Orders Fill First Two Years Of Production

Swiss electric aircraft developer H55 completed over 50 demo flights in the Palo Alto stop of its Across America tour. The Bristell B23 Energic aircraft demonstrated the reliability of its electric propulsion system and the company said total purchase commitments garnered during the tour now account for the first two years of production.

Limits Data Use To Intended Safety, Efficiency Purposes

The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act was introduced in the House by Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) and in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), to federally restrict the use of ADS-B flight tracking data for non-safety-related purposes.

Int’l Footprint Continues Expanding

AgEagle Aerial Systems, provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announced the sale of two more eBee X drones to South Korea, bringing the country’s total installed base to more than 100 units. This sale strengthens AgEagle’s strategic partnership the country and reaffirms its position int the Asia-Pacific drone market.

All Event Equipment, Setup, Merch Destroyed: Donations Needed!

The National STOL Series suffered a devastating loss when the truck towing the event trailer was involved in an accident in Montana. The truck flipped, caught fire, and both truck and trailer were destroyed in the subsequent fire. Thankfully no one was injured but all the equipment used in putting on events was lost.

Critical Care Flight Nurse Who Pioneered Aviation Telemedicine

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Joan Sullivan Garret has been chosen to be this year’s recipient of the prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for her innovative and longtime work in aviation telemedicine.

Demos Showcase Rapid Conversion Suppression Kit

Airbus Defense and Space announced the success of a series of test retardant drops and demonstrations of its A400M firefighting kit in Nîmes-Garons, France. The tests were run by the Entente-Valabre’s Test and Research Center (CEREN) as an independent assessment of the A400M firefighting kit.

Well-Known Business Leader, Veteran, Philanthropist, Aviation Advocate

The National Business Aviation Association noted the passing on June 21, 2025 of Frederick Wallace Smith, a well-known and respected business leader who founded overnight shipping company FedEx who was a strong advocate for business aviation throughout his pioneering career.

Regs For Aviators, Flight Crews, Maintenance Technicians

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) announced that its 2026 edition of the FAR/AIM Series will be available in mid-July, with the FAR/AIM for aviators and FARs for both flight crew and aviation maintenance technicians.

Streamlining To Align With Anticipated Demand, Modernization Needs

FedEx Corporation announced it has permanently retired 12 aircraft during the fourth quarter and took a $21 million impairment charge in an effort to streamline its network and bring it into line with anticipated demand as well as modernize the fleet.

Nomination Advances To Senate Floor For Confirmation

Vertical Aviation International applauded the 15-13 vote to approve Bryan Bedford’s nomination to become the next Administrator of the FAA, and now urges the full Senate to rapidly confirm the nomination to provide the agency the stable, permanent leadership needed during the current period of rapidly evolving technology and modernization of the agency it critically needs now.