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March 09, 2025

Starship Flight Test 8 Ends In Explosion

Debris Falls In Planned Corridor, Some Flights Delayed

The eighth flight test of SpaceX’s Starship went much like the previous one, with the Super Heavy booster returning to be caught by the launch/catch tower at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, but with the second stage experiencing a malfunction that caused it to explode 9 minutes and 30 seconds into the flight.

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Ukrainian Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Cruise Missiles

First Combat Deployment Of Aircraft Sent By France

On March 7, 2025, Ukrainian military forces deployed Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets in combat that successfully intercepted cruise missiles fired by Russia in a large-scale overnight attack, confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is the first official report that the fighters provided by France were used by Ukraine and comes just a few weeks after the arrival of the first Mirage 2000-5F aircraft in-country.

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French Air & Space Force Buys 22 PC-7 MKX Aircraft

For Basic Military Pilot Training

The French Procurement Agency, Direction Generale de l’Armement (DGA), announced the selection of the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as the new training system for pilots in the French Air & Space Force. The agency purchased 22 of the aircraft for basic military pilot training and expects deliveries to begin in 2027.

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Daher Showcases Composites Expertise At JEC World 2025

Doubles Booth Size With Full-Scale Demos

Daher exhibited at the JEC World 2025 composites show along with its Dutch subsidiary KVE, taking place at the Paris-Nord Villepinte convention center near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from March 4-6. They had an exhibit that is twice as large as last year’s. JEC World is a leading show for composites and Daher is demonstrating its expertise in advanced aerospace materials with two main elements: a full-scale welded thermoplastic torsion box for aircraft that has been validated and is about to begin large-scale testing.

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Dassault Foresees Higher Revenue In 2025

Rafale Demand Drives Strong 2024, Backlog Now At 299 Aircraft

Dassault Aviation announced its financial results for fiscal year 2024 and laid out its strategic plan for this year. The company reported revenues of €6.2 billion in 2024, a 29% increase over 2023, and its adjusted net income was more than €1 billion.

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Access Limited For SpaceX Engineers At FAA

Systems In Office Of Commercial Space Transportation Off-Limits

Three SpaceX engineers brought in as unpaid temporary Special Government Employees or SGEs, at the FAA have no access to any systems under the agency’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation, the office which licenses space launches for commercial operations such as SpaceX.

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Fly Alliance Becomes Official Starlink Authorized Dealer

One Of Few Selected, Taking Pre-Orders For Installations

Fly Alliance, provider of fractional ownership, aircraft management, jet card, charter, and maintenance, announced it has been chosen as one of the few official Starlink Authorized Dealers. The company has begun taking pre-orders for Starlink installation this summer, to be completed at its MRO facilities in Teterboro, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and Stuart, Florida.

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United Pilots Elect New Union Chair

Master Executive Council Post Runs Through February 2026

Capt. Brian Noyes was elected as Chair of the United Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and his term will run through February 28, 2026.

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Klyde Morris (03.07.25)

Social Media May Be The Root Of ALL Evil, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Boeing Delivers Final Apache to the British Army

UK Accepts 50th AH-64E Attack Helicopter in Mesa, Arizona

On March 5, the UK officially took delivery of its 50th and final AH-64E Apache helicopter at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. This marked the completion of the British Army’s much-needed fleet upgrade. The batch of Apaches replaces the older Mk1 model, which had been in service for over two decades.

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Classic Aero-TV: Boeing’s 747-8 First Flight – New Freighter Takes to the Skies

From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Chief Pilot Feuerstein and Captain Imrich Successfully Complete Flight Plan

On February 8th, 2010, almost two months after the Dreamliner’s historic first flight, Boeing made history once again as the new 747-8 Freighter took to the skies for the first time. Over 5,000 Boeing employees, customers, suppliers, and community leaders gathered in Everett, Washington, as the 421,200lb aircraft (empty weight) lifted from the Paine Field runway. 747 Chief Pilot Mark Feuerstien and Captain Tom I

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NTSB Final Report: Benjamin Pratt Bearhawk Patrol

Loss Of Engine Power As A Result Of Carburetor Ice

Analysis: The pilot reported that while enroute, flying below a 1000-foot ceiling in 2 miles of visibility and light snow, he encountered various instances of carburetor icing which were resolved using the periodic application of carburetor heat. However, later in the flight, he encountered carburetor icing that wasn’t clearing with the application of carburetor heat. The pilot elected to make an off-airport landing and while performing a descending 180° turn, maneuvering to land, he reported that the airplane’s engine lost all power.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.09.25)

Aero Linx: Formation and Safety Team (F.A.S.T.) The Formation and Safety Team (FAST) is a worldwide, educational organization dedicated to teaching safe formation flying in Warbirds which are former military aircraft. FAST is comprised of seventeen signatory organizations whose mission is to support education in the safe and responsible restoration, maintenance and operation of their members' aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.09.25): Expedite

Expedite Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.09.25)

“Today, F-16 fighter jets and Mirage aircraft provided by France were used to protect Ukrainian skies. In particular, the Mirages successfully intercepted Russian cruise missiles.". Source: On March 7, 2025, Ukrainian military forces deployed Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets in combat that successfully intercepted cruise missiles fired by Russia in a large-scale overnight attack, as confirmed via social media by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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