15th Head Of Agency Sworn In During Ceremony In Eisenhower Building

Jared “Rook” Isaacman was sworn in on December 18, 2025, as the 15th Administrator of NASA by District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Isaacman took the oath during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Company Partners With US Cities to Begin Initial Air Taxi Trials

Archer Aviation was quick to take advantage of the White House’s push to expand Advanced Air Mobility, announcing that it is pursuing partnerships with multiple US cities to launch early electric air taxi operations. This comes on the heels of a new AAM-focused executive order and the release of the Department of Transportation’s long-awaited National AAM Strategy.

Intended For Airline’s Future Boeing 737-10 Fleet

Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has signed a deal with CFM International for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines that are intended for its future Boeing 737-1- fleet. The contract includes spare engines and long-term maintenance services by the engine manufacturer.

Passes Out Of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The National Business Aviation Association lauded the passage by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of a bill that would maintain continued operations of the FAA and the nation’s air traffic control system in the event of future government shutdowns.

Acquires Cedar Aviation Services at L.F. Wade Int’l Airport

Atlantic Aviation announced the expansion of its FBO network with the acquisition of Cedar Aviation Services Ltd at L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) in Bermuda. Cedar Aviation is well-known among operators who visit the island for its highly personalized service and long-time team members and has earned a reputation for exceptional care and hospitality.

Long-Term Framework For Fed Action, Coordination With Stakeholders At All Levels

The National Air Transportation Association greeted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of the Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. It was announced on the anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight and represents the spirit of innovation and progress that has led American aviation for over a century.

Start Of New Generation Of Finnish Air Power

Government and military leaders from the U.S. and Finland celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Finnish Air Force, in a ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This event starts a new generation of Finnish air power and reinforces the strategic trans-Atlantic NATO alliance and relations between the countries.

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): Oshkosh Reveals Many Treasures... Including Old Warbirds Full Of History

While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN 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.

Pilot-Rated Passenger Reported That The Pilot Did Not Adequately “Round Out” The Landing Flare And The Airplane Bounced And Yawed To The Right

Analysis: The pilot stated he was on a stabilized approach to land and that when he believed he had the appropriate sight picture, he reduced engine power and flared the airplane. The airplane then bounced and he attempted to recover the landing, but it bounced a second time and veered left of the runway centerline. The pilot aborted the landing and increased engine power, but the airplane veered further left. The pilot then reduced engine power and the airplane came to rest in bushes adjacent to the runway.

Aero Linx: Lake Amphibian Club This website is created and sponsored by the Lake Amphibian Club, to help spread the word about these wonderful, versatile amphibians that can land just about anywhere, making traveling in small aircraft adventurous, safe, and just plain fun. The public portion of the site includes a tremendous amount of information about Lakes, that should help anyone interested in the planes learn more about them.