Digital Audio Panel For Legacy Bizjets

PS Engineering announced that its PAC37 digital audio panel has received Technical Standard Oorder approval from the FAA. It is designed as a plug-and-play upgrade solution for legacy business jets with Baker B1045 audio systems.

Airport Users Fight Potential City’s Contract With ADS-B Stalker, Vector

The community surrounding Oregon’s Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (SLE) has spoken out after city officials unanimously voted to impose landing fees during a March 10 meeting. Though one might assume that the fees themselves are the most annoying part of the decision, locals have had more of a problem with the company intended to collect them: Vector.

Joby and Virgin Atlantic Partner for Emissions-Free Air Travel

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have announced a partnership to bring electric air taxi services to the UK, marking a major step toward sustainable, high-speed urban air travel. The collaboration aims to introduce Joby’s all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to British skies.

Wanfeng Group, Parent of Diamond Aircraft, Signs €10M Acquisition

China-based Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, parent company of Diamond Aircraft, recently chalked up €10 million to buy out bankrupt German manufacturer Volocopter. The company filed for insolvency late last year due to—you guessed it—a lack of investors. Volocopter was founded in 2011.

Will Trigger STCs For Over Thirty Aircraft Types

Gogo announced it has received Parts Manufacturer Approval from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna. The approval was secured through working closely with Delta Engineering who, as an FAA Organization Designation Authorization program member, administered the approval.

Airport Expands With New Concourse E Project

Real estate and construction giant Suffolk announced the groundbreaking for a brand-new 14-gate Terminal E concourse at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), in the second phase of the airport’s expansion plan to allow up to 15,000 additional passengers per day to travel through the airport.

Porto Aviation Founder, Wife Walk Away With Minor Injuries

As recently reported here, a Risen Superveloce (SV) flying from Alzate Brianza Airport (ICAO: LILB) in Italy to Valtellina Valley on a test flight to replicate previous high performance technical testing, when it was apparently struck by a bird resulting in significant damage to the windscreen and subsequent injuries to pilot Alberto Porto, forcing him to deploy the airframe parachute which brought the aircraft to a safe landing.

Airborne Comms Have Never Been More Powerful... See Gogo at AEA Booth 321

Gogo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct have officially united under the brand name, Gogo. The new contemporary identity of the connectivity giant proudly blends the familiarity of the Gogo name with the Satcom Direct blue, known for inspiring trust and confidence. The modern logo reflects the legacy, experience and expertise the expanded organization brings to the sector and projects the forward-looking global strategic mission: to be the world’s only multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity provider, delivering advanced, secure, and reliable inflight connectivity solutions for business and military aviation custome

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power  AEA2025 Booth #215

True Blue Power Introduces New 45-watt Charging Ports for 14- and 28-volt Aircraft at AEA International Convention Expands USB power product line to reach all BA, GA, and commercial markets with full range of 15W, 36W, 45W, 60W and 100W USB chargers

Global Fleet Agreement Includes Multiple Aircraft Models

Air Methods, one of the top providers of air medical transportation services in the U.S. announced a fleet expansion purchase of Airbus helicopters at this year’s HAI Verticon 2025 conference in Dallas, Texas.

Operational Trials Lead To First Use Of Model For Offshore Transport

PHI Aviation started offshore commercial operations off the Louisiana Coast for energy company Shell with one Airbus H160 helicopter on March 6, 2025 after a trial period which successfully conducted a route-proving partnership. This is the first aircraft in the worldwide H160 fleet to be used for commercial offshore transportation missions.

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Upgrades For Your 182…

Sun ‘n Fun 2016 presented the opportunity to see some really interesting things, and a hopped-up Cessna 182 on floats, called the Wipaire Boss 182 Amphibious, runs pretty high on the list for displaying the, “Right stuff.” ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, had the opportunity to stop by the Wipaire display to take a look at this mean looking piece of machinery. To get the scoop, Tom met up with Brittnie Brink, who is with aircraft sales at the Wipaire Company. Brink said the company takes Cessna 182s ranging from 1997 to 2004 models and

Engine Lost Partial Power About 450 To 500 Ft Above Ground Level During The Initial Takeoff Climb

On February 17, 2025, about 2215 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N26071, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gladewater, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, the airplane engine lost partial power about 450 to 500 ft above ground level during the initial takeoff climb. The pilot immediately made a left turn back towards the airport and conducted a slow but controlled descent with the remining engine power. He chose to continue the turn and performed a forced landing to the grass

Aero Linx: Lucky Dog Rescue Flights

Lucky Dog Rescue Flights is dedicated to providing charitable flights to those in need at no cost, with an emphasis on animal rescue flights. All missions are conducted in private aircraft. This free service is available to financially distressed people who are in time-sensitive, but non-emergency situations due to a medical condition. We transport people for medical treatments and to hospice care and also provide compassion flights so that family members can visit those who are critically ill. 

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“The PMA approval represents a significant change for the connectivity landscape as the introduction of the Gogo Galileo LEO HDX antenna opens up a whole new world of connectivity for existing and new customers. We know operators and private owners of the smaller cabins want access to the same high-speed connectivity options as the large jets, and with HDX installed, we are filling that gap in the market.  Source: Chris Moore, CEO of Gogo, explaining the rationale for the effort to achieve parts Manufacturer Approval from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna. The approval was secured through working closely with Delta Engineering who, as an FAA Organization Designation Authorization program member, administered the