2025 Competition Celebrates 96 Years Since the First Women’s Air Derby

More than a hundred female pilots from across the US are gearing up for a 2,426-mile, 9-state journey as part of the 48th annual Air Race Classic. The fun officially begins in Fairhope, Alabama, on June 17. The race tradition started 96 years ago with the Women’s Air Derby, hosted in 1929 under the National Air Races.

Intellition’s Waiver First, Paves Way For Drone First Responder Use

Intellition, an emerging provider of drone services for mountain resorts, has received an FAA waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, a key step in utilizing Drone as a First Responder, or DFR, in complex terrain.

Collaboration Integrates Software With Cessna Training System

King Schools and Four Forces announced a collaboration that integrates the Cessna Flight Training System’s Course Tracking Application with Four Force’s Flight School Management Software suite.

Needs To Bring U.S. Aviation System Into Modern Era

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, minced no words in his opening statement at the Committee’s confirmation hearing for FAA Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford, stressing the need for urgency in modernizing the country’s aviation systems and integrating cutting edge technologies such as drones, air taxis, and commercial spaceflight.

Company Puts Out a Firewall Forward Kit to Replace the Standard Lycoming

Lockwood Aviation has officially decided that Lycoming doesn't get to have all the fun anymore, launching a complete firewall-forward package to drop a Rotax 916iS into a Van’s RV-9A. The package is turnkey and includes everything you need to make the swap without resorting to custom fabrication or guesswork.

ARC Provides Agency Info, Recommendations, Advice

The Commemorative Air Force has been invited by the FAA to participate as a member of the Aviation Rulemaking Committee, or ARC, a Congressionally mandated body charged with providing the agency with critical information, recommendations, and advice regarding its rulemaking affecting a wide range of stakeholders across the aviation.

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Private Jet Services (PJS) recently filed a lawsuit against Westchester County and upper leadership at the Westchester County Airport (HPN) for alleged discrimination. The filing claims that the company’s jets were denied access to the airport while other, similar charter flights were welcomed with open arms. More than a hundred female pilots from across the US are gearing up for a 2,426-mile, 9-state journey as part of the 48th annual Air Race Classic. The fun officially begins in Fairhope, Alabama, on June 17. The original Women’s Air Derby shifted through several forms, including the so-called ‘Powder Puff Derby,’ before taking shape as the annual aviation event we now know and love: the Air Race Classic. Australian launch provider Gilmour Space Technologies had to cancel a mission in May thanks to a nosy little bird, or so t

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Sonex Aircraft announced that its high-wing prototype aircraft has had its first engine start, which fired up with no issues and it also successfully completed its first taxi and brake tests. Sonex said the aircraft has a short task list yet to complete before first flight, which it hopes to achieve before Oshkosh. The company is eagerly awaiting the aircraft registration to be returned by the FAA and final inspection. An intriguing idea, oft talked about in various circles, is now a reality as Lockwood Aviation has installed, tested and is preparing production of Rotax 916iS installation for Van’s RV-9... with other RVs doubtlessly waiting in the cue. The published numbers are incredibly impressive... and Phil Lockwood is not a guy to exaggerate... boasting a Cruise climb @ 120 KIAS of 800+ ft/min, (in eco mode) burning 8

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