"Analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls. Airbus has consequently identified a significant number of A320 Family aircraft currently in-service which may be impacted. Airbus has worked proactively with the aviation authorities to request immediate precautionary action from operators via an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) in order to implement the available software and/or hardware protection, and ensure the fleet is safe to fly. This AOT will be reflected in an Emergency Airworthiness Directive from  the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Airbus acknowledges these recommendations will lead to operational disruptions to passengers and customers. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and will work closely with operators, while keeping safety as our number one and overriding priority." Source: A statement from Airbus as EASA

Aero-Ignorant Mayor Asks for Congressional Help to Get the Redevelopment Project Off the Ground

Cleveland officials are again attempting to close a beloved community airport, this time by exploiting a federal loophole. Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne have asked Congress to help them bypass years of FAA red tape and waive more than $9 million in federal grant obligations that legally bind the city to operate the airport until 2036.

Flexjet Reports a Lifetime High in Thanksgiving Demand

Business aviation is gearing up for what may be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in the industry’s history, with operators like Flexjet and Magellan reporting booking surges that place numbers far above even the pandemic-era boom. With three years (and counting) of drastic spikes in demand, Flexjet is preparing for the long term.

Bell 505, 407GXi, 429 Models Sold During European Rotors 2025

Bell Textron announced during the recent European Rotors 2025 VTOL show and safety conference that it secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505, Bell 407GXi, and Bell 429 aircraft to corporate customers. These orders bring the company’s total European corporate sales to seventeen thus far in 2025.

Manufacturer Targets End of 2025 to Finish the Build, March 2026 to Go Airborne

Honda has outlined its clearest timeline yet for its entry into the world of electric vertical-lift, confirming that its first full-scale eVTOL prototype will be finished by the end of 2025. The inaugural flight is slated for March 2026, marking the company’s transition from years of under-the-radar development to a much more public testing phase.

Subcommittee Chair Supports Lowering Barriers, Destigmatizing Issues

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has thrown his full support behind the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA) by joining as a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation. The bill intends to destigmatize mental health issues in aviation, train aviation medical examiners, and make it overall easier for aviation professionals to seek and receive mental health treatment without fearing the loss of their careers.

Cropduster Has 60% Of Brazilian Agricultural Market

Embraer celebrated the delivery of the 1,700th Ipanema cropduster worldwide. The aircraft gained typed certification in 2015 and is currently in the EMB-203 version. It is a sales leader in Brazil with 60% of the domestic market.

Botti Talks About HPU 210 Engine And Cassio Aircraft

Aero-News Network’s Rex Alexander talked with Jean Botti, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of VoltAero, at the 2025 EAA AirVenture fly-in and air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In a well-attended press conference, Botti introduced and discussed the design of the HPU 210 hybrid engine that is now patented in 62 countries including the U.S. for both helicopters and aircraft. The demo engine brought to Oshkosh is applicable for LSA, kits, drones, or any non-certifiable aircraft and that it should be available very soon. The company is very interested in fabricating the technology in the U.S. and in fact has a deal with Tennessee-based AltiSky to manufacture and distribute VoltAero’s Cassio family of aircraft.

While In Cruise Flight, The Propeller Separated From The Engine

On November 7, 2025 at 1331 Pacific standard time, an experimental amateur-built ICP Savannah amphibious airplane, N358D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pacific, Washington. The pilot and the passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, the propeller separated from the engine.

Aero Linx: Cactus Fly-In The Classic Airplane Association of Arizona, Inc. (CAAA) was incorporated in Arizona as a not for profit corporation on January 10, 2014. The CAAA roster includes over 100 members. Although most are from Arizona, membership is open to anyone anywhere who has an interest in antique and classic aircraft. It is not necessary to own an aircraft or to have a pilot license to become a member. Meetings are typically held at the Casa Grande Airport on the last Saturday of each month and is open to all members. The organization is supported solely by membership, donations from businesses and individuals and our annual fund raiser, the Cactus Fly-In.