Fleet Now At 32 Trainers With 24 More Planned Over Two Years

Tecnam Aircraft announced that Universal Flight Concepts has acquired four more Tecnam aircraft including two each of the P2008 LSA and P2010 models. This acquisition brings Universal’s Tecnam fleet to a total of 32, with plans to add an additional 24 over the next two years.

Milestone Mission Proves the Potential of Reusable Rocket Technology

SpaceX checked off another benchmark this week by completing the 500th orbital launch mission using a reusable rocket booster. Falcon 9 lifted off at 12:21 am on November 17, sending Europe’s Sentinel-6B ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Momentum Continues For Manufacturer At Dubai Airshow

Boeing announced during a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow 2025 that Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, placed its third order for 777X airplanes to bolster its future expansion plans and meet the growing demand for air travel. With 270 now on order, Emirates is the largest customer for the 777X line with a mix of 777-9 and 777-8 models.

Begins In Montreal In December, More Sites To Be Added Later

Aviation training provider CAE announced it will start training the first group of pilots for the new Bombardier Global 8000 business jet in December at its Training Center in Montreal. CAE has already launched maintenance training programs for the aircraft that reinforce safety, coordination, and teamwork on the ground.

Blending Knowledge, Expertise On Next-Gen AAVs

Anduril Industries and EDGE Group, two defense companies developing autonomous systems, have formed a Production Alliance intended to accelerate the design, development, and production of advanced autonomous systems for both civil and defense missions in the Middle East and beyond.

(Pilot) Reported That There Was A Sudden And Violent Vibration Throughout The Airplane That Lasted Several Seconds

Analysis: The pilot was returning to his home airport at an altitude of about 2,000 ft msl. He reported that there was a sudden and violent vibration throughout the airplane that lasted several seconds. The airplane’s canopy unlatched and opened due to the vibration and the engine lost power immediately afterward. The pilot established the airplane’s best glide speed and instructed the passenger to set the transponder to 7700 and to hold the canopy closed. The pilot conducted an emergency landing to a field.

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): Patriots Jet Team Offers Upset Recovery Training In A Sabreliner

We've all practiced unusual attitudes during primary flight training, and then may have never strayed beyond straight-and-level. But it's very important to know what to do when you suddenly find yourself upside down in any airplane, let alone a business jet. To that end, the Patriots Jet Team is now offering Upset Recovery training using both a North American Sabreliner and an Aero L-39, both of which have been used as military trainers. At NBAA-BACE 2019, Aero-News Editor-in-Chief Jim Campbell chatted with Randy Howell, CEO of the Patriots Jet Team Upset Recovery Training arm, about the importance of such training in an airplane similar to what you may actually be flying.

Aero Linx: Airpower Museum The Air Power Museum’s (APM) mission is to preserve our aviation heritage as well as educate both present and future generations about that heritage. The APM owns 30 acres on Antique Airfield, including the south half of the N-S runway. It consists of three hangars, an annex, and a library. The museum has 20,000 square feet of display and storage space, plus many spare engine and aircraft parts, both on display and being made available to AAA members to assist in their restoration. The Airpower Museum features a large collection of aircraft, many of which are flown regularly.

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Option Approach An approach requested and conducted by a pilot which will result in either a touch-and-go, missed approach, low approach, stop-and-go, or full stop landing. Pilots should advise ATC if they decide to remain on the runway, of any delay in their stop and go, delay clearing the runway, or are unable to comply with the instruction(s).