Thu, Jan 16, 2025
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced the issuance of the world’s first 'Part 23' Type Certification for an electric aircraft to Liaoning General Aviation Academy’s (LGAA) RX4E.
The fixed tricycle gear, high wing, four-seat aircraft made its maiden flight in 2019 and can now be used in commercial applications. The UK’s Red Arrows team could be grounded in coming years if it fails to find and purchase a replacement for its extremely aged Hawk T1 fleet. The jets, which have been in service for nearly half a century, are scheduled to retire in 2030. The Red Arrows currently operate 16 Hawk T1 jets based at RAF Waddington. The youngest aircraft in the fleet is already 43 years old... The FBI is looking into threats be several individuals against SpaceX’s Starship and its Starbase Boca Chica Beach in Brownsville, Texas. The bureau said possible bomb threats set to occur on Christmas Eve were mentioned by a witness near the launch site. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Airborne 01.08.25 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Thursday, January 8th, 2025... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- China Issues First Certification For Electric Aircraft
- UK Red Arrows Struggle to Replace Aged Hawk T1 Jets
- FBI Investigating Threats Against SpaceX Starship
- New Glenn Launch Pushed To January 10, 2025
- Law Enforcement Helicopter Assists in High-Profile Arrest
- WV Governor Grants $2 Mil to Fairmont University Aviation
- North Carolina Aviation Reports $88 Bil Annual Impact
Get Comprehensive, Real-Time, 24/7 coverage of the latest aviation and aerospace stories anytime, at aero-news.net. And be sure to join us again tomorrow, for the next edition of "Airborne Unlimited" here on Aero-TV. Thanks for watching. See you, again, tomorrow!
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