Fraudulent Shipment Originated In Spain, Criminal Proceedings Begun

Customs officials in Poland intercepted a shipment of five tons of aircraft tires intended for Boeing civilian aircraft in Azerbaijan, in suspected violation of European union sanctions. The seizure occurred during a routine inspection by personnel of the Lublin National Revenue Administration, or KAS, at the Koroszczyn border crossing.

Pilots Should Begin Required Reading To Prep For Fly-In

The EAA announced that the FAA-approved updates to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice, commonly known as the Oshkosh NOTAM, has been released for this year’s 72nd fly-in and convention that runs from July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Senator Jerry Moran Introduces New Bill Tied to the DCA Crash

US Senator Jerry Moran has introduced a bill that would require all aircraft operating in Class B airspace to use both ADS-B In and Out. This comes as one side of the industry fights safety concerns and the other pushes for the privacy it was promised.

No Injuries As Montgomery County Neighborhood Gets Unscheduled Visitor

A PennSTAR aeromedical helicopter was forced to execute an emergency landing in the middle of a suburban neighborhood in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania when it experienced an unspecified mechanical issue and the pilot was credited with controlling the out-of-control aircraft and putting it down on a lawn between two houses.

Aircraft Will Strengthen Country’s Defense, Geospatial Intel Ops

Diamond Aircraft announced the successful delivery of a DA42 Multi-Purpose Platform, or MPP, to HM Zrínyi Nonprofit Kft, a company under the Hungarian Ministry of Defense that is responsible for providing public relations and communications to the Ministry and Hungarian Defense Forces.

Forty-Six More To Come, First Airline In World To Operate Type

Wizz Air took delivery of the first of 47 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, becoming the first airline in the world to operate the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine-powered A321XLR. Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet of more than 230 A320 family aircraft, and it is expecting another 295 to be delivered.

Throws Hat In Ring To Complement DoD Service

SpaceX sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission stating its Starlink constellation of satellites can provide a viable complement the Department of Defense’s GPS service by offering to deliver Positioning, Navigation, and Timing, or PNT, solutions alongside its broadband internet offerings.

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Merlin’s flight testing campaign continues to rapidly progress with its certification-ready Cessna Caravan at Quonset State Airport (KOQU) in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Recent test flights validated core systems functionalities including Flight Guidance and Autothrottle. These assist the aircraft in maintaining its desired flight path and automatically manage airspeed using engine thrust. Dronetag has confronted the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority for allegedly selling an identical copy of its remote ID device, the Mini. Despite its legal team reaching out several

Showcasing Hartzell’s General Aviation Impact Through the Oshkosh Fly-Ins

When you look at a plane for the first time, the first thing that catches your eye might not be the shiny metal blades sticking off the nose. However, if you take a closer look, oftentimes what you’ll see is the mark of a general aviation legend: Hartzell Propeller. The company has been around since the beginning, with roots tracing back to a partnership with the Wright Brothers in 1914. This relationship created Hartzell’s guiding principle: “Built on Honor.” Even today, this phrase remains atop the company’s logo and on each of the ne

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Merlin’s flight testing campaign continues to rapidly progress with its certification-ready Cessna Caravan at Quonset State Airport (KOQU) in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Recent test flights validated core systems functionalities including Flight Guidance and Autothrottle. These assist the aircraft in maintaining its desired flight path and automatically manage airspeed using engine thrust. Dronetag has confronted the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority for allegedly selling an identical copy of its remote ID device, the Mini. Despite its legal team reaching out s

The Engine Power Increased From 36% To 92% N1 During The Last Five Seconds Of Recorded Data

Analysis: The pilot and the flight instructor departed in the tandem-seat airplane for an instructional flight. Upon arriving at the destination airport, a low approach was performed. The airplane did not land, and it climbed out. During the second approach, a no-flap landing was to be performed. While on a straight-in approach about one mile from the runway, the flight instructor reported the airplane encountered a “large flock of large birds.” The flight instructor, who was not flying at the time, was looking for possible bird strike damage sustained to the wings, the engine, and the empennage.

Aero Linx: Wings of Mercy For patients who can’t travel commercially, Wings of Mercy is a unique, nonprofit organization providing free air transportation to distant medical centers. As a faith-based organization, we seek to honor God by serving and sustaining life for those in need. Serious or rare illnesses are not always treatable at local or even regional medical centers. Sometimes the best or only treatment can be hundreds of miles away. And, even when a patient’s health insurance will cover treatment, it rarely covers transportation to those services. That’s where we come in, connecting people in need with volunteer pilots who can fly them safely to their destination

Braking Action Advisories When tower controllers receive runway braking action reports which include the terms “medium," “poor," or “nil," or whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking conditions, the tower will include on the ATIS broadcast the statement, “Braking Action Advisories are in Effect." During the time braking action advisories are in effect, ATC will issue the most current braking action report for the runway in use to each arriving and departing aircraft. Pilots should be prepared for deteriorating braking conditions and should request current runway condition information if not issued by controllers. Pilots shou

“The most essential information for any pilot flying to Oshkosh involves reading and thoroughly understanding the 2025 AirVenture Notice to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure. We urge all pilots to adequate prepare prior to their trip to Oshkosh and consider such things as our AirVenture arrival flight review so they have the proficiency and confidence to fly safely.” Source: Sean Elliott, EAA’s Vice President of Advocacy and Safety, explaining the importance of this year's OSH25 NOTAM info to all those flying in.