Lightweight Composite Prop Available Immediately

Hartzell Propeller and CubCrafters announced that the Kestrel, a three-blade lightweight composite constant-speed prop has been engineered and developed specifically for the Rotax 916-powered Carbon Cub UL, delivering improved performance with a significantly reduced weight compared to previous designs.

Super Heavy Aced Its Catch As Starship Lost Contact, Broke Apart

SpaceX launched its seventh Starship test flight with big goals: prove its booster could return and be caught again while testing an upgraded upper stage. And while things didn’t go entirely according to plan—because rocket science is hard—there was still plenty to learn. Liftoff went without a hitch at 4:37 pm on January 16

Overwhelming 99 Percent Authorize Labor Action

Teamsters pilots flying for Omni Air International voted overwhelmingly to authorize the union’s leadership to call a strike when Omni or its parent company ATSG implement unilateral changes to working conditions without following the legally required process. The vote comes a year after pilots voted unanimously to call a strike upon their release from negotiations by the National Mediation Board.

Investment Enhances Pilot Training Program

Fractional aircraft ownership operator PlaneSense announced the inauguration of the world’s first Pilatus PC-2 NGX Level D Full Flight Simulator that will be used to significantly enhance its pilot training program. PlaneSense has prioritized excellence in pilot training since its inception 30 years ago and all its training syllabi are developed and taught in-house by instructors with thousands of hours of experience.

Held At Headquarters And Manufacturing Plant In Olney, Texas

Air Tractor, manufacturer of agricultural aircraft, has announced the dates for its maintenance training classes will be July 28 – 31. Additional sessions will be held November 10 – 13 and December 8 – 11.

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Lilium, a once-promising air taxi developer, is again teetering on the edge of insolvency as it waits for a $200 million Christmas Eve rescue deal to come through. Meanwhile, employees remain unpaid, operations are on hold, and management is now openly considering filing for insolvency. A seemingly promising electric aircraft start-up, Eviation, has been overcome by financial struggles and is pausing operations indefinitely. In its 10 years of business, the company managed to develop and fly a zero-emissions airplane. Eviation was founded in Israel back in 2015 before moving mo

Next-Gen Modular VTOL Medium UAS For Multi-Mission Capabilities

AeroVironment, producer of intellignent, multi-domain autonomous solutions, announced the launch of its JUMP 20-X next-gen, modular Group 3 UAS to address the dynamic demands of modern warfare with versatility, efficiency, and precision in contested environments.

Fleet Authorization Q&A

EAGLE is a government-industry initiative to Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions involving the aviation and petroleum industries, government stakeholders, and a broad range of interested parties and constituents collaborating to transition to lead-free fuels for piston engine aircraft by 2030 without compromising the safety or economic health of the general aviation industry.

Trees Leading Up To The Main Accident Site Exhibited Chopping And Slicing Features Consistent With Propeller Strikes

On February 14, 2025, at 1840 eastern standard time, a Cessna 208, N40EA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pierson, Florida. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The non-instrument-rated commercial pilot departed from Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26), Sebastian, Florida at 1752 and was enroute to Palatka Municipal Airport/Lt. Kay Larkin Field (28J), Palatka, Florida, which was located about 125 nautical miles (nm) to the northnorthwest.

Merlin And Quikjet To Collaborate On Unprecedented Research

In a first-of-its-kind research project, Merlin and Quikjet announced they will perform a collaborative study of Quikjet’s commercial cargo pilots to assess the correlation of pilot fatigue with in-flight performance. The study will examine how wellness factors affect performance to inform new standards for safety and efficiency in the aviation industry.

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Rotax Supports Their Engines With Training, Information, And Rapid Parts Service…

Anyone who is even slightly familiar with sport aviation and home built experimental aircraft has heard of the name Rotax when it comes to engines. However, they are different from the engines that we are used to in general aviation aircraft in the United States. While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talked with the experts at Rotax to find out where information about the engines and maintenance is available.

Aero Linx: The Skyhawk Association The Skyhawk Association is a non-profit organization founded by former Skyhawk Pilots which is open to anyone with an affinity for the A-4 Skyhawk. We welcome all ages, male and female, pilots, maintenance personnel, modelers and photographers, aviation historians, aviation enthusiasts; anyone with a love for "Heinemann's Hot-Rod". Join those that flew and repaired her in recognizing the Skyhawk's contribution to freedom.

Class E Airspace Generally, if the airspace is not Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D, and it is controlled airspace, it is Class E airspace. Class E airspace extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace. When designated as a surface area, the airspace will be configured to contain all instrument procedures. Also in this class are Federal airways, airspace beginning at either 700 or 1,200 feet AGL used to transition to/from the terminal or en route environment, en route domestic, and offshore airspace areas designated below 18,000 feet MSL..

“Our near-unanimous vote is a testament to the strength and unity of Omni Teamsters. Our pilots are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and professionalism. But we cannot do this if the company continues to undermine our working conditions by implementing unlawful changes. Omni management has left us with no choice but to take direct action to protect our members and our livelihoods.” Source: Capt. Paul Rodell, a member of the Omni Air Pilots Executive Council, speaking out after Teamsters pilots flying for Omni Air International voted overwhelmingly to authorize the union’s leadership to call a strike when Omni or its parent company ATSG implement unilateral changes to working con