Cessna operators got some good news from DeltaHawk at Sun 'n Fun 2025: The brand's new Jet-A engine is on its way for the 172 and 182 families...

The DeltaHawk engine is a refreshing change of pace for the General Aviation industry, boasting a clean-sheet design that burns Jet-A, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and even Diesel in a simple, robust, inverted-V configuration. The DeltaHawk should be well-suited to the world of flight training, rentals, clubs, and private flight of pretty much every stripe. In their presentation at the Innovation Preview, DeltaHawk CEO Christopher Ruud said the STC was well on the way to "future proof" Cessnas everywhere.

Beta CX300 Alia Lands in Santa Monica 22 Days After Leaving Vermont

Beta Technologies’s CX300 Alia made history by completing what seems to be the first coast-to-coast flight in an electric aircraft. The plane’s journey began on February 7, 2025, in Vermont, and landed in Santa Monica 22 days later. The total distance traveled was 2,900 miles, split between 82 airports.

Owners Can Request to Remove Their Personal Information from FAA Sites

In a policy required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, the agency has enacted Section 803 Data Privacy to allow aircraft owners to keep their personal data off FAA websites. While this is a solid starting point for pilot privacy, recent moves to take advantage of ADS-B tracking are dragging the effort several steps backwards.

Update On Props, STCs, Composites, eVTOL Applications

Steve Boser, Managing Partner and Director of Sales and Marketing for Sensenich Propellers, presented an update on propellers for light sport, experimental, and general aviation aircraft at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.

Making Standalone Digital Products Since Early 2000s

Jim Turner, General Manager of Kelly Manufacturing of Wichita, Kansas, manufacturers of the RC Allen line of flight instruments, discussed the development of the company’s line of digital instruments beginning with the RCA2600 attitude indicator unveiled in 2008.

Avionics Suite Spawns New Pitot Probe

David Withers, owner and CEO of Brisbane, Australia-based Microair Avionics, discussed new products being introduced after making very small, lightweight radios and transponders for the light aircraft market the past 26 years and seeing 25,000 units flying worldwide, 15,000 in the U.S.

Do YOU routinely use Remote Communications Outlets in Your Missions? The EAA Wants to Know!

The Experimental Aviation Association is asking friends, members, and pilots to toss their two cents in and decide our collective response. The Federal Aviation Administration, ever vigilant for opportunities to cut costs, is soliciting public comments on their plan to decommission all Remote Communications Outlets in the United States, save for those in Alaska. The plan isn’t a surprise to anyone in the industry - when was the last time most pilots even thought of filing a flight plan via RCO? - but even so, some pilots are a little wary of giving up redundant systems. Ergo, the debate must take place.

Deal Reached Under ‘Launch Edition’ Program

Archer Aviation, maker of eVTOL air taxi aircraft, announced a deal with Ethiopian Airlines under which it will become the second customer planning to deploy the Midnight aircraft under Archer’s ‘Launch Edition’ program.

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): Hartzell Propeller Secures STC For King Air Propellers

Hartzell Propeller has secured an FAA Type Certificate for a new five-blade carbon fiber propeller system for the King Air 200 fleet. These custom designed props will be available through Raisbeck Engineering via STC for King Air 200, B200, and B200GT aircraft. This new propeller system, which increases performance across the board, is the first five-blade structural composite propeller certified on the King Air 200 series. The new prop, manufactured by Hartzell, was on display at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibi

Loss Of Power Of The No. 1 Engine For Reasons That Could Not Be Determined

Analysis: The purpose of the flight was to transport fuel and propane tanks in the airplane, which was powered by four radial engines. About three minutes after takeoff, the pilots reported to air traffic control that there was a fire onboard and began a left turn back to the airport. Eyewitnesses who saw the airplane shortly after takeoff reported that the outboard left (No. 1) engine was not running, and that the engine was trailing a small, white plume of smoke, followed shortly thereafter by visible flames. Surveillance video captured the white smoke and flames emanating from the No. 1 engine. Seconds after flames appeared, a bright white explosion

Aero Linx: Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) is the world’s largest pilot trade association representing over 35,000 professional passenger and all-cargo airline pilots.  CAPA’s mission is to address safety, security, legislative and regulatory issues affecting the professional flight deck crew members on matters of common interest to the individual member unions. We are an advocate for strong safety and security programs that continue to fortify the continuously vulnerable aviation industry.

Predictive Wind Shear Alert System (PWS) A self-contained system used on board some aircraft to alert the flight crew to the presence of a potential wind shear. PWS systems typically monitor 3 miles ahead and 25 degrees left and right of the aircraft's heading at or below 1200' AGL. Departing flights may receive a wind shear alert after they start the takeoff roll and may elect to abort the takeoff. Aircraft on approach receiving an alert may elect to go around or perform a wind shear escape maneuver. 

“...upon request of a private aircraft owner or operator, the Administrator withholds the registration number and other similar identifiable data or information, except for physical markings required by law, of the aircraft of the owner or operator from any broad dissemination or display.”  Source: An excerpt from Section 803, as the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 enacted Section 803 Data Privacy to allow aircraft owners to keep their personal data off FAA websites. While this is a solid starting point for pilot privacy, recent moves to take advantage of ADS-B tracking are dragging the effort several steps backwards. 

Number 7 F/A-18F Blows a Tire During Airshow Practice

As the 51st annual SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo comes to a close, it seems that the airshow had an impressively clear incident record. The only even minorly stand-out event was a tire blowing out while the Blue Angels narrator landed, putting a little more on the group’s plate as they prepared for their demonstration.