7-Year-Old Was Hit By a Falling Drone and Taken Into Open-Heart Surgery

The Federal Aviation Administration has placed numerous restrictions on Texas-based drone company Sky Elements after a 7-year-old boy was injured at one of their airshows. He was struck by at least one drone at the event and taken into open-heart surgery. The Holiday Drone Show, held at Lake Eola Park, took place on December 21 at 6:30 pm.

Perched On The Threshold Of Achieving Mach 1.0+

An exciting year for Boom Supersonic ended with its XB-1 demonstrator flying at Mach 0.95 and poised to pierce the sound barrier in early 2025, the Overture Superfactory has been built, and new partners have stepped up to build and test the Symphony engine.

Ops Teams Confirmed NASA Mission “Touched The Sun”

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe came within 3.8 million miles of the Sun on December 24 and survived, operations teams have confirmed. The closest approach flyby occurred at 6:53 a.m. EST while the spacecraft was cruising at a blistering 430,000 mph.

Yes... We Will Be On A Holiday Schedule For The Rest Of Week

As the Aero-News staff observes the worldwide holiday of Christmas this holiday week, we wanted to let our readers know that ANN will still be on the job, reporting breaking news in the aviation and aerospace fields as it happens -- in Real Time -- just like always.

Founder John “Lites” Leenhouts Steps Into Senior Advisor Role

The Association of Professional Warbird Operators announced that VP and COO Greg Gibson has been promoted to President and CEO effective immediately. During the past three months, Gibson has been transitioning into the new role under the guidance of founding President and CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts and the Board of Directors.

Two Crewmembers Survive After Aircraft Makes Gear-Up Landing

On December 29, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 performed a gear-up landing and slid into a wall -- inexplicably placed right off the end of a runway. The tragic accident killed 179 people, leaving two crewmembers as the only survivors. Until further investigation is conducted, it is presumed that a bird strike is to blame. The NTSB has agreed to work with the Republic of Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) on the case.

Air Force Revises Acquisition Strategy, Inviting More Players To Competition

The U.S. Air Force has updated its strategy for the Next-Generation Ejection Seat (NGES) program and reopened the competition for a contract to supply the F-16 ejection seats, with the potential to compete on additional platforms in the future.

U.S. Air Force To Manage Pilot Training On Newest Fighter Jets

The first two of Poland’s fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on December 23, 2024, where they will be used to train Polish fighter pilots on the latest generation of combat aircraft.

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): American Barnstormers Tour Storms Through AirVenture

From July 5-29, 2018, the 2018 American Barnstormers Tour undertook a 5-city, 5-state tour through MO, IA, SD, MN and WI. The 2018 American Barnstormers Tour exclusively featured 10 vintage Travel Air open-cockpit biplanes. Five of the biplanes will function as static displays at each venue, with owners and restorers available to answer crowd questions. Five of the biplanes offered ride experiences to tour attendees.

Pilot Switched The Fuel Selector Valve From The Left To The Right Wing Tank And A Few Seconds Later The Engine Lost Power

On December 1, 2024, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech 35-33, N109V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Willcox, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal  Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that after practicing steep turns and stalls, he descended to 7,200 ft mean sea level to practice GPS approach procedures at the Cochise County Airport (P33), Willcox, Arizona. During the pre-landing checklist, the pilot switched the fuel selector valve from the left to the right wing tank and a few seconds later the eng

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“The arrival of Poland’s first F-35s is a significant milestone for our state, the nation and our allies who will train on this fifth-generation fighter at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. I’m extremely proud of the whole team in the 188th Wing and the staffs at Razorback Range and Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center for the planning and work that has resulted in the sound of freedom returning to the River Valley today..." Source: Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges, Arkansas adjutant general, commenting as the first two of Poland’s fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on December 23, 2024, where they will be used to train Polish