Series Of Tornados Have Killed Nearly A Dozen People In The Area, Wiped Out Airports

The sport aircraft business can be a tough one... especially when Mother Nature decides you need special attention -- and not in a good way. The folks at London-Corbin Airport's Kolb Aircraft reached to ANN early yesterday to let us know that they were all safe and counted for but that their manufacturing facility was pretty much wiped out. The rugged folks at Kolb report that, "As of right now the death toll in London KY is at 9... None of our staff were injured in the storm. The factory facility was hit by the tornado and destroyed..."

QC Manager Took Own Life After Questioning By Lawyers

The family of whistleblower John Barnett, the former Boeing quality control manager who took his own life after questioning by attorneys that went on for several days, has settled their lawsuit against the company. Details of the settlement were not disclosed in court documents filed on May 12, 2025.

Final WWII Flying Boat Completes its Haul Across Arizona

The final World War II flying boat has completed its tedious trek across Arizona, arriving in Tucson in preparation for its permanent home in the Pima Air and Space Museum. This aircraft, dubbed the Philippine Mars, was dismantled for transport after its last flight in February.

Making Progress With Innovation Agenda

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy released an update on progress being made with proposed FAA drone rules controlling Beyond Visual Line Of Sight or BVLOS operations and restricting UAS operations at a fixed facility site. These were sent on May 13 to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review.

Warbird Landed Short of the Terra Haute Runway and Flipped

A pilot was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital after his World War II-era TBM Avenger crashed during landing. The plane was traveling with two other warbirds at the time, planning to meet other participants in Terra Haute before attending the TBM Reunion in Peru, Illinois.

Division to Receive the Recently-Designated MV-75 by 2030

The US Army is tapping the 101st Airborne Division as the first unit to fly its new Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, recently designated as the MV-75. This helicopter will serve as a replacement for the beloved UH-60 Blackhawk. This decision was announced by General James Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.

Preliminary Show Schedule Revealed, With T-Minus 65 Days Until Oshkosh

With this year’s AirVenture Oshkosh being just over two months out, the Experimental Aircraft Association has decided to give us all a little pick-me-up by releasing preliminary lineups for all nine airshows. They will feature a wide variety of themed events, special appearances, and out-of-the-box performances.

Details Of Models, Capabilities, Build Options, What’s Coming

Virgil Irwin, Owner of Bearhawk Aircraft was showing off their Bearhawk Five while talking with Aero-News Network’s Chief Editor Jim Campbell. Virgil says they still have five models, and the biggest is the Bearhawk Five. The whole line is designed to fly fast but still be able to perform in the STOL arena and off-airport flying as well. The biggest thing they’ve been working on are the new build manuals: the new wing manuals are coming out and the fuselage manuals are following as well as covering manuals and so on.

Klyde Has No Patience...

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Postaccident Inspection Of The Aircraft Revealed A Missing Cooling System Expansion Tank Cap And A Low Coolant Level

Analysis:: During cruise flight, the pilot reported that he noticed a temperature alarm, and a short time later, the engine sustained a complete loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a dirt road located in a vineyard. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and struck a pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. A postaccident inspection of the aircraft revealed a missing cooling system expansion tank cap and a low coolant level.

UAE’s Etihad Airways Orders 28 Widebodies

Boeing announced it has secured a third aircraft order as a direct result of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Persian Gulf Region this week after Etihad, a flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, placed an order for 28 widebody aircraft.

Aero Linx: Piper Aviation Museum Preserving the history and legacy of the Piper Aircraft Corporation and its founding family. In the past three years, the Piper Aviation Museum has expanded its exhibit space by creating a 2,500 sq./ft. display room on the second floor.

Fuel Remaining A phrase used by either pilots or controllers when relating to the fuel remaining on board until actual fuel exhaustion. When transmitting such information in response to either a controller question or pilot initiated cautionary advisory to air traffic control, pilots will state the APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF MINUTES the flight can continue with the fuel remaining. All reserve fuel SHOULD BE INCLUDED in the time stated, as should an allowance for established fuel gauge system error.

“It’s incredibly exhilarating and challenging at the same time, and for us, it’s an honor to be a part, a really small part, of an amazing piece of history... It’s 200 feet wide on the wingspan, so they actually have to build or pour the foundation before they build the building, put it on top of the foundation, and then build the building around the plane.” Source: Ramon Purcell of Boneyard Safari, discussing how the final World War II flying boat has completed its tedious trek across Arizona, arriving in Tucson in preparation for its permanent home in the Pima Air and Space Museum. This aircraft, dubbed the Philippine Mars, was dismantled for transport after its last flight in February.