Sean Duffy Proposes Extension for Current 56-Year Cap for Controllers

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has sparked more industry debate by suggesting an extension to the mandatory retirement age for air traffic controllers. His proposal would offer a pay boost to controllers who work past the current age cap of 56. On top of the retirement delay, Duffy is pushing for physical upgrades in control towers.

1980s-Era Navy Agreement With Planemakers Terminated For Default

Boeing, General Dynamics, and the United States petitioned the United States Court of Federal Claims to dismiss the 23-year-old disagreement with the Department of the Navy’s termination for default in 1991 of a $4.8 billion contract awarded to Boeing’s predecessor, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, and General Dynamics.

Manufacturer Forced to Warn 800 Space Launch System Employees

In an uncomfortable all-hands meeting, Boeing was forced to tell its 800+ Space Launch System (SLS) program employees to brace for mass layoffs. The announcement came after officials hinted at a debate within NASA leadership about the future of several space programs.

Owned By Maduro Regime, Evaded Sanctions And Export Controls

 A Dassault Falcon 2000EX used by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), was seized in the Dominican Republic, according to authorities. PdVSA is a sanctioned, state-owned Venezuelan oil and natural gas company and was using the aircraft to evade U.S. sanctions and export control laws for the benefit of the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Harry Stewart Jr. Honored for Heroism and Inspirational Achievements

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., has died at 100 years old. Stewart made history as one of the first Black military pilots and was given several honors for his heroism in World War II. Less than 1,000 Black pilots had completed their training before Stewart, and only one remains alive.

Aerospace Center For Excellence Assumes Management

The Lakeland Aero Club (LAC) and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) announced a new partnership in which ACE will take over managing the day-to-day operations of the club and continue to nurture an environment to develop young aviators into responsible young adults and leaders.

First Delivery For Large-Utility Twin-Engine Turboprop

Textron announced its first delivery into Canada of its large-utility, twin-engine turboprop Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo, and air ambulance flight service operator with bases in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Meaford, Ontario. Its primary mission will be transporting cargo throughout the region.

Forms Independent Aerospace, Automation, and Advanced Materials Companies

Taking inspiration from another mega manufacturer, General Electric (GE), Honeywell has decided to split into three independent companies. The breakup removes one more major industrial conglomerate from the US’s already limited list. This decision stemmed from intense pressure from Elliot Investment Management.

Adds Second Manufacturer And Fifth Aircraft Platform

ACR Electronics announced that its ARTEX ELT 5000 with distress tracking (DT) has been approved for its second FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C126c certification for installation into transport aircraft made by a second commercial aircraft manufacturer.

From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Updating A Classic SportPlane Program…

Murphy Aircraft introduced a new airplane at Sun 'n Fun in April; The Murphy Radical. Tyler Penner, General Manager & Sales for Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the Murphy Radical is a Super STOL aircraft, and it is "an absolute rocket, it just wants to fly." The Murphy Radical has an 1,100 pound empty weight, and a wingspan of 36 feet. It is powered by a Titan IOX-370 engine developing 209 horsepower.

Aero Linx: Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP)

Through the sharing experiences, the UBCP has built upon a foundation of safe operating practices in some of the most challenging aspects of back country aviation. Because of the great initiative exercised by the UBCP Board Members of the past, airstrips such as Mexican Mountain, once sought to be closed, are open to the public today. The UBCP and its members endorse and exercise responsible use practices such as "Pack it in / Pack it out" and "Tread Lightly" as well as some of our own in-house programs. From hosting regular meetings, to back country fly-ins, and our random meet-ups on Fremont Island, the UBCP aims to build a

Takeoff Roll The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after departing a takeoff area. 

"The seizure of this Venezuelan aircraft, used for evading U.S. sanctions and money laundering, is a powerful example of our resolve to hold the illegitimate Maduro regime accountable for its illegal actions. With the Dominican Republic and our regional partners, we will continue to counteract any scheme to evade U.S. sanctions." Source: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, commenting after a Dassault Falcon 2000EX used by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), was seized in the Dominican Republic, according to authorities. PdVSA is a sanctioned, state-owned Venezuelan oil and natural gas company and was using the aircraft to evade U.S. sanctions and export control laws for the benefit of the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas