Wed, May 21, 2025
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.
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Wed, May 21, 2025
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.
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Wed, May 21, 2025
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.
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Wed, May 21, 2025
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.
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Wed, May 21, 2025
Also: Tentative AirVenture Airshow Lineup, Supersonic Flight Regs, Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide, Boeing Deal
The sport aircraft business can be a tough one... especially when Mother Nature decides you need special attention -- and not in a good way. The folks at London-Corbin Airport's Kolb Aircraft reached out to ANN early yesterday to let us know that they were all safe and accounted for but that their manufacturing facility was pretty much wiped out. The final World War II flying boat has completed its tedious trek across Arizona, arriving in Tucson in preparation for its permanent home in the Pima Air and Space Museum. This aircraft, the Philippine Mars, was dismantled for transport after its last flight in February. Three Montana Army National Guard members are facing criminal trespassing charges after authorities say they landed a Black Hawk helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers. The penalty is a $185 fine. The inciden
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Wed, May 21, 2025
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.
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Wed, May 21, 2025
Also: Blackhawk’s Replacement, Supersonic Flight, Archer 1Q/25, Long-Range VTOL Program
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy released an update on progress being made with proposed FAA drone rules controlling Beyond Visual Line Of Sight or BVLOS operations and restricting UAS operations at a fixed facility site. These were sent on May 13 to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review. RVL Aviation has inked a deal with ZeroAvia to fly what may be the ‘world’s first’ zero-emission cargo service. The operator will utilize Cessna Grand Caravans retrofitted with the hydrogen-electric ZA600 power plant. Zero-emission flights will be launched in the British Isles, but not before the partners are able to tick all certification and integration boxes. The partnership between DoorDash and Wing has for the first time introduced residential food delivery to Charlotte, North Carolina, as it expands operat
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Wed, May 21, 2025
An Amazing Experience Awaits The Chosen Few...
Oshkosh, to us, seems the perfect place to get started on watching aviation recover the past couple of years... and so ANN is putting EXTRA effort and resources into our coverage of Oshkosh 2025... just a little under 90 days hence. We are now undertaking the process to seek talented stringers to help us present Oshkosh and the sport and general aviation community to the world around us. If you ever thought about joining us, this is THE year to do it. IF YOU want to be a part of this unique adventure, speak up NOW, rather than later, because we're going to be looking for the best volunteer folks we can find and are planning to do so ASAP. You've been warned (grin)....
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Wed, May 21, 2025
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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