2028 Delivery To Support Growing Latin America’s Energy Sector
Airbus announced it has committed to provide Brazil with full flight simulators for the H160/H175 helicopter models by 2028 to support the training requirements for the growing energy sector in Latin America.
Over Fifty Stakeholders Voice Support For House T&I Committee Plan
The National Business Aviation Association has accompanied more than fifty other aviation stakeholders in voicing strong support for a bill being considered in the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that would appropriate $15 billion to invest in crucial aviation infrastructure, air traffic control, and workforce development.
From 2015 (YouTube Edition): Oshkosh Reveals Many Treasures... Including Old Warbirds Full Of History
While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, ventured out to visit the warbirds and was attracted to a large four engine aircraft that is a variation of the World War II Consolidated B-24. It turns out to be the world’s only flyable PB4Y-2, Privateer, which is a U.S. Navy version of the B-24. To get the full scoop about the airplane, Tom talked with Boyd Gallaher, who is the pilot of the aircraft. Gallaher first became acquainted with this airplane in the late 1970s when it was being operated as a fire suppression aircraft. He described it as being like an, “Old knuckleheaded Harley that makes noise, rattles, and shakes.”
Shortly After Takeoff, The Engine Lost Most Of Its Oil, Resulting In A Partial Engine Seizure
Analysis: Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost most of its oil, resulting in a partial engine seizure and a total loss of engine power. During a forced landing to a soft field, the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and fuselage. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed that a rocker cover gasket was misaligned before the accident. The gasket was unable to maintain an adequate seal and opened during the accident flight.
Dynon Avionics has made a strategic investment in Trig Avionics. This investment brings Trig into the Dynon Group of companies and strengthens a long-standing partnership between the two innovators in general aviation. Dynon Avionics was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Woodinville, Washington. The U.S. Navy lost an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet in the Red Sea when it rolled off the USS Harry S. Truman while it was being towed. A factor in the incident was that the Truman was making hard turns to avoid Houthi fire. All personnel involved in towing the aircraft were able to avoid being dragged and are safely accounted for. Fairbanks pilot Kenneth Jouppi is being forced to forfeit his Cessna 206 Stationair after ‘knowingly’ using it to transport a six-pack to a dry village… 13 years ago. Jouppi, as the owner of KenAir LL
Aero Linx: AERObridge
AERObridge is a 501c3 charity organization where we aim to aid communities hit hard during a disaster. From Hurricane Katrina to COVID19, AERObridge had a hand in delivering thousands of pounds of supplies to the communities that needed it!
En Route Air Traffic Control Services
Air traffic control service provided aircraft on IFR flight plans, generally by centers, when these aircraft are operating between departure and destination terminal areas. When equipment, capabilities, and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services may be provided to VFR aircraft.
“The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard. Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. An investigation is underway.”
Source: From a US Navy statement after they lost an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet into the Red Sea when it rolled off the carrier USS Harry S. Truman while it was being towed. An official said reports from the scene indicated a factor in the incident was that the Truman was making hard turns to avoid Houthi fire.
Alaskan Man Seeks a Supreme Court Opinion in Decade-Old Case
Fairbanks pilot Kenneth Jouppi is being forced to forfeit his Cessna 206 Stationair after ‘knowingly’ using it to transport a six-pack to a dry village… 13 years ago. The case has been through the weeds since then and may now be on its way to the Supreme Court.
Joins Gathering Of Warbirds, Reenactors At 34th Annual Event
The historic B-29 Superfortress “Doc” has been added to the list of aircraft that will attend the 34th annual World War II Weekend at the Reading Regional Airport/ Carl A. Spaatz Field (KRDG) in Reading, Pennsylvania, running June 6-7-8, 2025.
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