Govt Tracks, Seizes, and Moves to Forfeit Maduro-Regime Aircraft

The United States has taken another step in enforcing sanctions against Nicolas Maduro and his regime by filing a civil forfeiture complaint against a Dassault Falcon 900 EX. The aircraft, smuggled out of the US under false pretenses and used by Maduro himself, was picked up in the Dominican Republic last year.

Joins Race To Make Electric Air Taxis

Diamond Aircraft Group, based in Wiener-Neustadt, Austria, is integrating Volocopter into its operations and retained its headquarters in Bruchsal, Germany after acquiring the bankrupt eVTOL manufacturer for €10 million ($10.9 million). The reorganization of Volocopter promises to extend Diamond’s aircraft and business portfolio into the rapidly emerging and increasingly competitive electric air taxi market.

New Tool Provides Digital ATIS at Airports Not Covered by the FAA

SEND, an in-flight connectivity provider, recently introduced its new MyTIS tool. The service aims to bring digital ATIS (D-ATIS) to airports that do not currently have FAA-installed coverage, improving pilots' access to airport weather when flying into smaller airports. This cuts the hassle of listening to lengthy transmissions.

Hybrid-Electric EL9 Ultra-Short STOL Aircraft Popular Before Production

Electric aircraft maker Electra said it has secured 2,200 pre-orders for its EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft that has given management a boost of confidence and encouragement. The orders total nearly $9 billion, including its most recent customers Akansel in Turkey and Dieng & Co Engineering in Senegal in partnership with Aero (US/Turkey).

First Reigning British Monarch In Decades On Warship

Britain’s King Charles III is on board the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, representing the first time in nearly forty years a reigning monarch has joined a Royal Navy warship at sea. King Charles flew to the flagship in the English Channel while it was completing intensive training prior to its voyage to Japan where it will solidify the UK’s defense partnerships and promote stability and peace.

Remote Work in the Front Seat of the Flight Deck is Finally Within Reach

True Blue Power is helping operators catch up to trends in consumer electronics with a set of new single and dual-port USB chargers. The big news is the inclusion of power delivery options all the way up to 100 watts, allowing a whole plethora of power-hungry devices that had never been able to stay alive for too long on their own batteries. In the consumer market, 100 watts is enough for most 13 to 15-inch laptops and large tablets, powering most mission profiles aside from gaming. (And who’s really breaking out their 17-inch, 200-watt gaming rig in the air anyways?) It’s great news for the high-powered EFB users in the bunch, particularly when they’re using a big screen, high brightness settings, or graphics-intensive 3D mapping, giving them enough juice to keep their tablet topped off for after-flight use.

First of 24 Aircraft Announced At VAI Verticon 2025 In Dallas

Bell Textron announced that air medical service provider Global Medical Response has taken delivery of the first of an anticipated 24 IFR-configured Bell 407GXi helicopters. GMR signed a purchase agreement in late 2024 for a firm fifteen aircraft with an option for an additional nine.

Pilot’s Failure To Maintain Adequate Airspeed And His Exceedance Of The Airplane’s Critical Angle Of Attack

Analysis: Shortly after takeoff the pilot turned the airplane to avoid flying over the perpendicular runway. He reported that during the turn the airplane stopped climbing. The pilot aimed the airplane toward a field and attempted a forced landing. During the landing the airplane came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. One witness stated that the airplane “looked sluggish,” with the nose of the airplane high. Several witnesses observed the left wing dip before the airplane descended below the tree line. Security video showed the left wing dropped and the airplane impacted the ground in a leftwing-low attitude.

From 2014 (YouTube Edition): Looking Back At Oshkosh 2012 With One Of The Airshow Industry's Top Fliers

Top-notch aerobatic performer, Rob Holland, amazed the crowds at EAA AirVenture 2012. ANN had a chance to talk with Rob and asked him about his career as an airshow performer. Rob said that while going to college for an aviation degree he made a trip to the local airport and saw a pristine Steen Skybolt airplane parked on the ramp. He asked the owner if he could take a picture of the airplane and the owner offered to take him for a flight. One flight was all it took; Rob was hooked on aerobatics. Rob said that he likes his routines to be full of nonstop continuous action. This video provides proof that Rob has achieved this goal. You’ll see Rob in action from inside the cockpit and as the airshow spectators see it. Rob explains some of the maneuvers while you watch them being performed. Tighten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.<

Essential Service For Global Food Production, Forest Protection

The National Agricultural Aviation Association celebrates March 18 as National Ag Day and as part of the festivities, the NAAA honors the men and women of agriculture both on the ground and in the air and emphasizes the critical service that aerial application plays in global food production.