Also: SkyFest Returns To Arlington, NY Air Show, Lovell Remembered, Virgin Galactic Delays

A uniquely painted 1958 Cessna Skyhawk, which had already been reported stolen once this summer, was recovered on the night of August 3 after being taken from Brackett Field in La Verne, California. 

The plane, owned by 75-year-old Jason Hong of Yorba Linda, was first stolen from Corona Municipal Airport sometime between May and late July. Falling just short of the 30,351-jump record, the 2025 World Skydiving Day counted 26,718 skydives from almost 40 countries. The United States topped the charts this year, with more than 13,000 jumps logged in the 24-hour period. The FAA has unveiled a new workforce plan that aims to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by the end of 2028, with 2,000 of those hires expected in 2025. The move is part of a larger strategy to address the agency’s persistent staffing shortages, which have contributed to delays, operational strain, and growing concerns about airspace safety. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Airborne 08.11.25 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, August 11th, 2025... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:

• Colorful Cessna Found in SoCal After Being Stolen… Again
• World Skydiving Day 2025 Nears Record Numbers  
• FAA Looks to Bring On Nearly 9,000 New Air Traffic Controllers 
• SkyFest Returns To Arlington Muni Airport August 18th  
• NY Air Show Returns To Orange County Airport!
• EAA Statement On Passing Of Apollo Astronaut Jim Lovell  
• Surprise, Surprise: Virgin Galactic Delays Space Tourism Project  

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