Public And Bipartisan Criticism Prompts Course Reversal

For some odd reason, the U.S. Air Force decided that the removal of videos of Tuskegee Airmen and WASPS from its curriculum was required by the military DEI ban announced by President Trump. The focus on removing DEI “training” in the military is one thing, but cutting out the critically important contribution of black pilots during World War II and its ongoing influence on the entry of young black men and women into aviation and the military is quite another.

Three-Blade Carbon Fiber Prop And Spinner FAA-Approved

Hartzell Propeller collaborated with well-known aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker to secure an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the cutting-edge three-blade Talon carbon fiber composite propeller and spinner for the entire GameBird GB1 fleet.

Multi-Application Hybrid-Electric Powerplant

DeltaHawk Engines, in collaboration with mangiX, announced it has received a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research award from AFWERX focused on the development of its Multi-Application Hybrid-Electric Powerplant for the U.S. Air Force.

Assembly Plant Construction Begins In Daytona Beach, Florida

Aura Aero’s first fully electric aircraft, the Integral E, took its maiden flight in late 2024. This milestone supports the manufacturer’s vision of reducing its emissions by 55% over the next five years. The electric two-seat bird is expected to hit the market in 2026 once its two years of flight tests have been completed.

Painter Inspired By High School Student’s Essay

In Minneapolis on Glenwood Avenue there is a black-owned restaurant known as Minne’s that is the site of one of the city’s newest symbols of inspiration and perseverance. It is the location selected by artist and painter Flahn Manly for his spectacular mural that honors the Tuskegee Airmen. He explained that his inspiration arose out of an essay that was written by high school student James Timothy Baker and that he chose the site as his canvas because it was once owned by the Baker family.

Businesses Look to Take a Bite of Orlando Sanford International

The Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) recently announced plans for a land development project that is expected to generate at least $300 million. Several major businesses are looking to get in on the upgrade, with three offers already being accepted. So far, over 150 acres have been claimed.

Manufacturer’s Requests Delay for Stall Management Yaw Damper Fix

The FAA recently published Boeing’s exemption request involving the Stall Management Yaw Damper (SMYD) system on its uncertified 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 airliners. If the appeal is somehow approved, Boeing will be able to deliver the jets as-is through October 2028.

Hosting Expert Training For Both Piston And Turbine Models

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced the dates it will be hosting maintenance courses in 2025. They are offering expert training for maintaining both piston and turbine helicopters.

Witnesses Observed The Airplane Break Up In Flight And Subsequently Spiral To The Ground

Analysis: The pilot and three other crew members were performing flight testing for a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the single-engine turboprop-powered airplane. After departure, the pilot performed several maneuvers from the test card, then configured the airplane with the flaps extended for an intentional accelerated stall in a 30° left bank with the engine torque set to 930 ft-lb. Analysis of ADS-B data combined with a simulation matching the recorded trajectory of the accident maneuver revealed that, after the stall, the airplane rapidly rolled to the left, reaching a roll angle of 120° while the pitch angle decr

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Sit Back, Relax, and Let’s Go Flying With “FIFI”…

Our ANN video crew took the opportunity at EAA AirVenture 2016 to capture a lot of video of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29 named “FIFI”. Our montage of this airplane includes lots of scenes on the ground, in the air, and onboard the airplane. As you watch the scenes be sure to note such things as the amount of aileron control wheel motion necessary just to get this lumbering giant into a turn. You might also take a look at th

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“We’re all over it Senator. This will not stand.”

Source: That's the brief, to the point, statement from newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responding to a complaint by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). For some odd reason, the U.S. Air Force decided that the removal of videos of Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs from its curriculum was required by the military DEI ban announced by President Trump. Hegseth quickly put a stop to it.