DoD-Contracted Aircraft Goes Down During Routine Security Mission

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command reported that a U.S. military service member and three defense contractors suffered fatal injuries when their routine surveillance flight went down as it was providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of the Philippine government.

FAA Investigates Damages to Paint and Fuel Tank Sealant

General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI and the FAA are investigating reports of paint and fuel tank sealant damage from aircraft using G100UL avgas. The alternative fuel is currently offered at two California airports for certified and experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft.

CEO Blake Scholl, Chief Engineer Nick Sheryka Will Host

Sunday, February 9, 2025 will be Super Bowl Sunday for American football fans, but Boom Supersonic wants you to know about Supersonic Monday the next day, when the XB-1 demonstrator aircraft is set for its second supersonic flight that will be livestreamed and hosted by Boom founder and CEO Blake Scholl and Chief Flight Test Engineer Nick Sheryka.

Delivering High-Speed Low-Latency Broadband Internet

Gogo Business Aviation | Satcom Direct announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus that confirms the two companies will work together to leverage Gogo’s satellite connectivity solutions to bring high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to operators of Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ).

Increased 40% Company-Wide From 2023

São Paulo, Brazil-based Embraer reported an organization-wide backlog of $26.3 billion in Q4 2024, the largest ever recorded in the company’s history, and represents a year-over-year increase of 40% over 2023 and finished the year with a 2.2 book-to-bill ratio.

Supporting Long-Range Drones And Autonomous Flight

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics announced the execution of a contract with Vigilant Aerospace for the state’s first investment in systems for managing airspace along with an automatic detect-and-avoid solution. These are intended to support Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) as well as long-range drone flights.

Manufacturer Brings in Nearly $1.9 Bil, Delivers 82 Aircraft in 2024

Daher, a French aircraft manufacturer, recently released its 2024 annual results and an outlook for coming years. It earned nearly $1.9 billion in revenue, ranking it in the top 50 global aerospace companies. The planemaker is known for its single-engine, turboprop TMB and multi-role Kodiak aircraft.

OK, You Have To Admit, Klyde's Disgust Is Right On Target

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Evolito To Provide Electric Motors For Flying Whales’ Cargo  Airship

Evolito, British developer of electric motors, announced a collaboration with Flying Whales, a French company developing large capacity airships. Evolito will provide its state-of-the-art D250 electric propulsion motor for the LCA60T airship, due to make its first test flight in 2027.

High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity Delivers 220+ Mbps

Yingling Aviation announced the introduction of its newest service – installation of the Starlink high-speed connectivity solution for Challenger 600-series aircraft, capable of speeds upwards of 200 Mbps in the cabin during flight.

The Pilot Added That He Was Going To Try To Land In A Field South Of The Airport

On January 25, 2025, about 1235 eastern standard time, a Beech V35B, N2UZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Charlottesville, Virginia. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to preliminary Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control communication data, the pilot made radio contact with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) control tower at 1230. He declared an emergency and stated that the airplane was 10 miles south of the airport, at 5,500 ft mean sea level, and had experienced a total loss of engine power.

From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Company Now Marketing Under Its Own Brand…

The Czech Sport Aircraft Company has had a presence in the U.S. market for some time, most notably, perhaps, as it's brief association with Piper, when it was marketed as the Piper Sport LSA. That partnership didn't work out as either company had expected, but the company is back with the Cruiser Aircraft, which it now plans to market in the U.S. under its own brand.

Aero Linx: Rhode Island Pilots Association (RIPA) The Rhode Island Pilots Association represents the GA community based at seven airports in the State of Rhode Island. Our mission is to Protect, Promote and Preserve general aviation in our state. Enjoy all the benefits of being a member of this dynamic, vibrant organization! You don’t have to be a licensed pilot to join, nor do you have to own an airplane, nor do you have to be a resident of Rhode Island! We have plenty of members from surrounding states and beyond. RIPA is your advocate for general aviation throughout Rhode Island. Connect with other people throughout the state, New England region and beyond, who, like you, are enthu

Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) An ultra-high frequency electronic rho-theta air navigation aid which provides suitably equipped aircraft a continuous indication of bearing and distance to the TACAN station. 

“We are very pleased to enter into this MoU agreement with Gogo, especially as we aim to offer our Airbus ACJ operators and business leaders the highest standard connectivity solutions and customer support... This will allow them to be in the right place at the right time, connected and ready to act. Moreover, we are confident that Gogo presents a compelling solution with its cutting-edge technology, backed by a global customer support team of industry experts.” Source: Chadi Saade, President of Airbus Corporate Jets, commenting as Gogo Business Aviation | Satcom Direct announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understan