Witness Video Showed The Airplane With A Trail Of Thick Black Smoke Before Its Impact
Analysis: The instructional flight was to familiarize the pilot with newly installed avionics. Recorded flight and engine monitor data showed the airplane departed the airport and was maneuvering when the data ended about 28 minutes after departure. Witness video showed the airplane with a trail of thick black smoke before its impact with the ground. Engine monitor data showed that the engine’s operational parameters were normal until about 2 minutes before the end of the flight, when the oil pressure dropped to zero.
Sean Duffy Proposes Extension for Current 56-Year Cap for Controllers
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has sparked more industry debate by suggesting an extension to the mandatory retirement age for air traffic controllers. His proposal would offer a pay boost to controllers who work past the current age cap of 56. On top of the retirement delay, Duffy is pushing for physical upgrades in control towers.
Manufacturer Forced to Warn 800 Space Launch System Employees
In an uncomfortable all-hands meeting, Boeing was forced to tell its 800+ Space Launch System (SLS) program employees to brace for mass layoffs. The announcement came after officials hinted at a debate within NASA leadership about the future of several space programs.
1980s-Era Navy Agreement With Planemakers Terminated For Default
Boeing, General Dynamics, and the United States petitioned the United States Court of Federal Claims to dismiss the 23-year-old disagreement with the Department of the Navy’s termination for default in 1991 of a $4.8 billion contract awarded to Boeing’s predecessor, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, and General Dynamics.
Owned By Maduro Regime, Evaded Sanctions And Export Controls
A Dassault Falcon 2000EX used by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), was seized in the Dominican Republic, according to authorities. PdVSA is a sanctioned, state-owned Venezuelan oil and natural gas company and was using the aircraft to evade U.S. sanctions and export control laws for the benefit of the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Aerospace Center For Excellence Assumes Management
The Lakeland Aero Club (LAC) and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) announced a new partnership in which ACE will take over managing the day-to-day operations of the club and continue to nurture an environment to develop young aviators into responsible young adults and leaders.
First Delivery For Large-Utility Twin-Engine Turboprop
Textron announced its first delivery into Canada of its large-utility, twin-engine turboprop Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo, and air ambulance flight service operator with bases in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Meaford, Ontario. Its primary mission will be transporting cargo throughout the region.
Also: $7B Embraer Buy, Tariff Pause, Air Tour Safety Committee, 1st CA SkyCourier
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University recently announced that its flight team, the Golden Eagles, will be moving out its legacy fleet of Cessna 150s. The aircraft will be replaced by CubCrafters NX Cubs in late 2025. The Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team is based at the ERAU campus and Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) in Prescott, Arizona. Able Flight, a nonprofit organization that offers flight training opportunities to those with physical disabilities, is entering its 20th year of operation with 98 licensed pilots. One of its recently announced scholarship recipien
Forms Independent Aerospace, Automation, and Advanced Materials Companies
Taking inspiration from another mega manufacturer, General Electric (GE), Honeywell has decided to split into three independent companies. The breakup removes one more major industrial conglomerate from the US’s already limited list. This decision stemmed from intense pressure from Elliot Investment Management.
Harry Stewart Jr. Honored for Heroism and Inspirational Achievements
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., has died at 100 years old. Stewart made history as one of the first Black military pilots and was given several honors for his heroism in World War II. Less than 1,000 Black pilots had completed their training before Stewart, and only one remains alive.
Don't Miss Our Comprehensive Annual Coverage Of Aviation's 'Spring Break'
Here it comes! ANN has prepared its most comprehensive coverage EVER of the SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo... and we guarantee you that this is the best there is. We’re already posting stories to the SUN n FUN Digital Daily website at www.snfdd.com, but the real excitement starts on Monday aftewrnoon at 1600ET when the SUN n FUN Innovation Preview starts with announcements of dozens of new products, developments, and other surprises. Log on to www.airborne-
Also: 2 Blimps For OSH, USCG-Airbus Deal, Japan Buys T-6s, Starliner Boss Replaced
A 56-year-old California man recently pled guilty after he flew his drone into a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft. The incident forced responders to temporarily ground all nearby aircraft and take the damaged plane out of service. California authorities have reported at least 40 unauthorized drone incidents during the Palisades Fire. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday January 30 the appointment of FAA deputy administrator Christopher Rocheleau to Acting Administrator following the mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Na
ierra Space is becoming the newest content provider for EAA’s AeroEducate online resource and will be adding space-related content to its already-strong offerings. The agreement with Sierra Space gives EAA AeroEducate a true space-oriented subject matter expert to help create new space-focused activities for the K-12 students and their teachers who use the platform. In the future, the company will develop youth space-related awards under the AeroEducate achievement badge program. Textron Aviation announced its first international sale of seven of its Beechcraft
Adds Second Manufacturer And Fifth Aircraft Platform
ACR Electronics announced that its ARTEX ELT 5000 with distress tracking (DT) has been approved for its second FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C126c certification for installation into transport aircraft made by a second commercial aircraft manufacturer.
Also: New Acting FAA Boss, Matternet M2 Drone Ops, Serbian Midnights, NOTAM Foulup
Sierra Space announced that its Dream Chaser spaceplane successfully completed the Joint Test 10B milestone in collaboration with NASA. The test demonstrated that Dream Chaser was able to power-on, air-cool, and exchange data with multiple powered payloads in the pressurized cabin. The testing fulfills an important progression in moving toward a planned mission for Dream Chaser to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). A 56-year-old California man recently pled guilty after he flew his drone into a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft. The incident forced re
Also: NOTAM System Restored, Textron Mil Trainers, Axiom Space, Police Rescues Cirrus Pax
The Trump administration’s attempt at downsizing the federal workforce has run into a problem: some jobs actually need to be done. Over the weekend, the administration clarified that air traffic controllers and other public safety employees are exempt from its new “deferred resignation program.” Sporty’s announced it has acquired PilotWorkshops. The acquisition brings together two organizations with the shared mission of making flying safer, easier, and more enjoyable for pilots everywhere. NTSB investigators got their first look at co
Massive Aviation News Event Started 2024 Off With a Plethora of Exciting Info
Last year, we introduced the SnF Innovation Preview in which 25 companies introduced over 30 new planes, products, engines, accessories, and more… in other words… a LOT of news. Rotax previewed the powerful 916iS, CubCrafters showcased the Carbon Cub UL, Bose introduced the A30, Aerox revealed the Boomula… and so much more. This year, we went beyond that... way beyond all that, with a larger selection of news announcements that covered ALL aspects of sport, general and commercial aviation... all at the start of the
Easy Online Forms Available For Sport Plane Manufacturers And Suppliers To Be Listed In The Upcoming eSPRG
Work on the SportPlane Resource Guide is going well… Albeit a little bit behind schedule, because as we got into this process, things became a bit more complicated simply because we learned we could do an even better job at certain aspects of this project than we thought from the beginning. They say that the enemy of true quality is the phrase "good enough" and we want to be far more than “good enough.”
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With The eSPRG Only Weeks Away From Its Start Date, A-AF Will Help To Support Sport Flyers, Worldwide
With the all-new and all-digital SportPlane Resource Guide getting ready for publication early next year, the Aero-News Network is pleased to announce yet another addition to the Airborne video news programming roster… Airborne-Affordable Flyers. Dedicated to keeping people up-to-date on the most affordable aspects of sport and general aviation, Airborne-Affordable Flyers is one of our most exciting offerings yet. A-AF will delve into more than just the current LSA community, but look at all aspects of aviation to examine and ev
From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Updating A Classic SportPlane Program…
Murphy Aircraft introduced a new airplane at Sun 'n Fun in April; The Murphy Radical. Tyler Penner, General Manager & Sales for Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the Murphy Radical is a Super STOL aircraft, and it is "an absolute rocket, it just wants to fly." The Murphy Radical has an 1,100 pound empty weight, and a wingspan of 36 feet. It is powered by a Titan IOX-370 engine developing 209 horsepower.
BIG Upgrades In The Works --- ANN Is Seeking EXCEPTIONAL New Staffers
The last few years have been about as challenging a time as we can recall... but we survive (yeah, we're kinda surprised, too) and look forward to 2025 and what we see as a very rewarding (and yes, still challenging) new generation of activities at ANN. After some truly weird times during the pandemic, ANN continues to expand slowly, but surely, and we have some truly intriguing upgrades coming up over the next few months. In other words, we're about to grow again -- REALLY/TRULY -- and in some novel directions. The much-appreciated expansion of
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And That's But One Of Over A Dozen Major Developments Planned For The Next Year Or So
Aero-News Network is now available on Roku and Amazon FireTV! That’s right folks. You can now get your daily dose of aviation news… right on the ol' giggle box! This is an EPIC development for our network, one of many to come, and we’re thrilled to offer you this new way to watch our news programming. Whether you’re a traditional website reader, podcast listener, or YouTube subscriber, we’re dedicated to giving you quality, honest, aviation news that you can trust and broadening our reach and audience aggressively in the coming years, so that we may both Grow and Inform the aviatio
Brand New! Avoid The Need For A Comeback... Get Your Marketing Right, Right Now!
Some time ago, the Aero-News Network, responding to numerous requests, established a marketing and communications sister company by the name of AEROPRENEUER... and it's been doing amazing work under these difficult circumstances -- and getting results! We're getting rave reviews from our clients, and working hard to earn the trust of a number of new marketing partners along the way. ANN's Amber Cedroni has come up with a few tips to help aero-businesses stay alive in these tough times, and
Emphasis On Growing The Future of Aviation Through Concentration on 'AFFORDABLE FLYERS'
It's been a number of years since the Latest Edition of Jim Campbell's HUGE SportPlane Resource Guide first saw the light of day. That massive 1100 page book last featured over 800 exciting sport aircraft from all over the SportPlane universe... at a time when the SportPlane industry was still a healthy, thriving enterprise (those were the days...). While there has been some consideration, off and on, toward updating the nearly 5 pound book, the near implosion of the SportPlane and kit industry over the last decade has made such a pursuit an unwieldy one... until now.
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Aero Linx: Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP)
Through the sharing experiences, the UBCP has built upon a foundation of safe operating practices in some of the most challenging aspects of back country aviation. Because of the great initiative exercised by the UBCP Board Members of the past, airstrips such as Mexican Mountain, once sought to be closed, are open to the public today.
The UBCP and its members endorse and exercise responsible use practices such as "Pack it in / Pack it out" and "Tread Lightly" as well as some of our own in-house programs. From hosting regular meetings, to back country fly-ins, and our random meet-ups on Fremont Island, the UBCP aims to build a
Takeoff Roll
The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after departing a takeoff area.
Choose How YOU Want To View Your Aero News: Headlines And Teasers
We're all pretty excited about the new website design here at ANN, but we HAVE heard from some of you that you liked the way that content was displayed on the old site. We hear you, and before you chuck your bitgrinder out a 5th story window, you should know that there are several ways that you can view your Aero-Content.
"The seizure of this Venezuelan aircraft, used for evading U.S. sanctions and money laundering, is a powerful example of our resolve to hold the illegitimate Maduro regime accountable for its illegal actions. With the Dominican Republic and our regional partners, we will continue to counteract any scheme to evade U.S. sanctions."
Source: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, commenting after a Dassault Falcon 2000EX used by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), was seized in the Dominican Republic, according to authorities. PdVSA is a sanctioned, state-owned Venezuelan oil and natural gas company and was using the aircraft to evade U.S. sanctions and export control laws for the benefit of the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas