Historic Aircraft Recognized as the First ‘Practical’Airplane

Ohio has officially designated the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state’s official airplane, further reinforcing Dayton’s role in aviation history. The bill was passed on March 19 in the Ohio House of Representatives with strong support from local Reps Tom Young, Phil Plummer, and Bernie Willis.

Flight Attendants and Pilots Joined ALPA to Discuss the Issue

After completing its acquisition and merger with Sunwing in 2024, WestJet decided to shut down its Quebec City base. Pilots and flight attendants from Sunwing are now speaking out on the issue, encouraging WestJet to rethink their decision. WestJet announced its plan to acquire Sunwing for an undisclosed amount in March 2022.

Head Protection Mission-Ready And Future-Proof

Gentex Corporation announced that the name for its newest fixed-wing helmet system is PURSUIT, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation and delivering advanced helmet solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern aircrews.

Reactivating Air Base For Nuclear Deterrence

President Emmanuel Macron of France announced plans to increase and accelerate orders for Dassault Rafale fighter jets, along with reinstating Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Air Base as a prominent component of the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy.

FAA Approval Enables Creation Of Certified Advanced Automation

Merlin, a developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced it has received FAA Technical Standard Order authorization for its Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) developed in partnership with Shadin Avionics.

VFS Hosts Conference With SAE Int’l Hydrogen Airport Committee

The Vertical Flight Society announced it is holding its 4th Annual H2-Aero Symposium on April 2-3, 2025, in Long Beach, California. The event will be held in conjunction with the SAE International Hydrogen Airport Committee meeting on April 1 with both events taking place at the Long Beach Hilton.

Helicopter Came To Rest Upright On A Southwest Heading, With Its Tailboom Severed Just Aft Of The Engine

LOn February 22, 2025, about 1620, a Hughes OH-6A, N4191T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The flight instructor and pilot undergoing instruction were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor had just flown in the helicopter with its owner earlier in the day, and the flight was uneventful. The accident flight was intended to be refresher training for the pilot undergoing instruction, rather than a formal flight review.

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Granley Describes His Passion for Aviation and Air Show Performance

Bud Granley is certainly not a new face on the air show circuit; after 47 years as an aerobatic pilot, Granley now performs with his company, “Granley Family Airshows,” alongside his son Ross. Their hair-raising formation act has garnered much acclaim among the aerobatic community. In 2005, Bud Granley received the Art Scholl Showmanship award and just recently, he also accepted the Bill Barber Showmanship award. After earning his pilot’s license in 1956, thanks to a Royal Canadian Air Cadet scholarship, Granley joined the Royal Canadian Air Force earning honors in both his basic and advanced flying schools. 

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