Limits Data Use To Intended Safety, Efficiency Purposes

The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act was introduced in the House by Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) and in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), to federally restrict the use of ADS-B flight tracking data for non-safety-related purposes.

Based At Fetesti Since Late 2023, Now Formally Join Air Force

The Netherlands announced the donation of 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for €1, a symbolic amount that signifies the aircraft will formally enter the Romanian Air Force. The announcement was made by Romanian Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu at a NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, coming after the aircraft have been based at the European F-16 Training Fighter Center (EFTC) in Fetesti, Romania, since November 2023.

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The news Piper PA-18 Super Cub owners have been waiting for has finally arrived: CubCrafters announced the availability of an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate, or STC, that increases the gross weight of the legendary aircraft to 2,300 lbs, more than 30% higher than the original specifications. The news comes after CubCrafters has been working on the down-low for years with industry partners including Lycoming, Hartzell, and others to make the Super Cub even better. On the heels of the first flight of yet another unique new type of aircraft to take flight with a Deltahawk diesel engine, their plans indicate that some three aircraft, the original SR20 (which ANN’s Jim Campbell flew two years ago), the Velocity V-Twin (Sporting TWO Deltahawks), and the recently completed RV-14 -- making for a total of four DH series engines to be making

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The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act was introduced in the House by Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) and in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), to federally restrict the use of ADS-B flight tracking data for non-safety-related purposes. The bills prohibit the use of ADS-B to assess fees or initiate enforcement actions unrelated to safety. The National STOL Series suffered a devastating loss when the truck towing the event trailer was involved in an accident in Montana. The truck flipped, caught fire, and both truck and trailer were destroyed in the subsequent fire. Thankfully no one was injured but all the equipment used in putting on events was lost. Volocopter has resumed work towards the certification of its VoloCity eVTOL, this time under the guiding hand of Diamond Aircraft. The manufacturer filed for insolvency late last year before being

Int’l Footprint Continues Expanding

AgEagle Aerial Systems, provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announced the sale of two more eBee X drones to South Korea, bringing the country’s total installed base to more than 100 units. This sale strengthens AgEagle’s strategic partnership the country and reaffirms its position int the Asia-Pacific drone market.

Stealth Bomber Was Equipped With Microwave, Mini-Fridge, and Toilets

In a recent 37-hour mission dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the US sent a team of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to strike three Iranian nuclear plants. While it is well-known that mid-air refueling can keep a plane flying for longer periods, many are unaware of how pilots are able to stay sane for almost two days in the air.

FAA Completes Realistic 3D Simulation of eVTOL Operations at LAX

The Federal Aviation Administration has completed a remarkably realistic simulation that demonstrates how electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would fit into the daily flows of one of America’s busiest airports. This shows just how ready the US is to tackle the complexities of air taxis… if the market is ready for it.

UTair and NordStar Planes Face Substantial Damage After Taxiing Incident

Two Boeing 737-800s got tangled on the apron at Sochi International Airport (AER) on June 27, 2025. There were no injuries, but the planes, one from UTair and the other from NordStar, sustained substantial damage. This is the latest on UTair’s list of 737s destroyed on the Sochi Airport grounds.

Officials Reference Low Program Survivability, Budget Overruns

The US Air Force recently announced its decision to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail, referencing extensive delays, cost overruns, and questionable mission alignment. The only question that remains is, what aircraft will replace it?

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As we present this program, we have just 24 days to our biggest Oshkosh programming effort yet. We’ll have even more to say in the coming days, but please note that we’re bringing our biggest and best crew ever -- and will start the proceedings with a special edition of Airborne on the Friday before Airventure, emphasizing many of the innovations and exciting developments YOU can look forward to and where to find them. The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) has completed the first edition of their annual Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) in its new home in Roswell, NM. The event was attended by NCAR leadership, volunteers and pilots looking to become race-certified ahead of the races in September. Participants received four days of instruction, race practice time, training and certifications allowing them to race with maximum competitiveness and saf