First of Three Spacewalks Will Conduct Removal Of A Faulty Electronics Box

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct three spacewalks targeted for June. For the first spacewalk, NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick will exit the station’s Quest airlock to complete the removal of a faulty electronics box, called a radio frequency group, from a communications antenna on the starboard truss of the space station. The pair also will collect samples for analysis to understand the ability of microorganisms to survive and reproduce on the exterior of the orbiting laboratory.

A Total Of 25 TBMs Were Flown Into Biarritz-Pays Basque Airport

Last month’s European convention of the TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) attracted a wide customer base from its TBM aircraft product line – from private owners and operators to the French Air Force and French Army Aviation. Daher was a co-sponsor of the annual gathering, underscoring its support for TBMOPA’s commitment to the promotion of flight safety and operational efficiency for the TBM fleet – with some 1,190 airplanes delivered to date.

This Is The Final Commercial Flight of VSS Unity, Production of Delta Class Spaceships Continues

Virgin Galactic completed its second spaceflight of 2024 and 12th mission to date, carrying one researcher and three private space tourists. This ‘Galactic 07’ flight marks the Company’s seventh research mission with Virgin Galactic’s spaceship again serving as a suborbital lab for space-based scientific research.

Will Include Flight Experience Rides On B-25 Berlin Express And B-29 Doc

The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will next land at New Century Airport and in Gardner, KS, June 13-16. The tour stop will include B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II and one of only two still flying today, and B-25 Berlin Express, a B-25 Mitchell, which spent time twice during the war at the North American Aviation B-25 Fairfax factory in Kansas City, KS. The tour stop, hosted by the Commemorative Air Force Heart of America Wing, will include flight experience rides on B-25 Berlin Express and B-29 Doc, along with ground and cockpit tours of both aircraft when they are not flying.

The Fairchild XNQ-1 Was Restored During The Years 1983-1992

There's good news for the Hagerstown Aviation Museum with the news that, "The one and only 1947 Fairchild XNQ-1 Navy Trainer is being donated..." to the facility. This airplane is reportedly one of only two examples ever produced, and is in the process of flying from its current home in Texas to the place of its birth, Hagerstown, this Monday June 10th. The Fairchild XNQ-1 was restored during the years 1983-1992 by Don and Ann Pellegreno in their farm workshop near Story City, Iowa. The airplane has been maintained ever since and flown to air shows throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, and (naturally...) awarded “Best in Show” many times!

For 20 Years, That Provision Has Vexed Operators Throughout The Low-Altitude General Aviation Sphere

The recent reauthorization of the FAA brings a much-needed change to a long-running problem regarding air show restrictions. In 2004, the omnibus spending bill of 2004 included a change that restricts flights by any non-approved aircraft within 3 miles of an NCAA, NFL, MLB, or NASCAR event. Initially, it was sold to the public as an anti-terror provision, but those in the know believe it was aimed at restricting banner tow operations more than an actual attack. For 20 years, that provision has vexed operators throughout the low-altitude General Aviation sphere.

Skytech Helicopters Is The First ASC In The UK

MD Helicopters is expanding its network of MDH service providers with the addition of Skytech Helicopters as an Authorized Service Center (ASC) in Northampton, United Kingdom. Skytech Helicopters is the first ASC in the UK and has a collective 100+ years of engineering experience in the rotorcraft space. “We continue to deliver on our promise to our customers to reduce response times by increasing and expanding the geographical location of our MDH service providers,” says MD Helicopters VP of Aftermarket Service and Support, Ryan Weeks.

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GAMA released their 1Q/24 GA Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report -- with mostly mixed news. The results for the first three months of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023, show deliveries were flat for piston airplanes and piston helicopters, decreased for turboprops and turbine helicopters, and increased for business jets. Total aircraft billings were up 3.2% at $4.7 billion. Czech sportplane manufacturer Direct Fly has finished delivering its 200th ALTO NG, the latest iteration of their 600-kg sportplane. The Alto was previously offered

Klyde Is Most Definitely Not 'Woke'

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The warbird community celebrated Mark Novak, Chief Pilot of their B-29 'Doc', and his accomplishment of racking up 500 hours in the vintage bomber. On top of that, Novak built up more than 300 hours of time flying the other B-29 'Fifi', making him the modern era's most experienced B-29 pilot. The Airspace Center for Excellence has been given the blessing to begin operating Lakeland Linder International Airport's first concessions store, riding on the tail of new commercial service by Avelo Airlines. Evidently, there weren't too many bidders for the opportunity, wi

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In partnership with Revv Aviation and the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Coe College is opening a new flight school and aviation management program. Those interested in becoming a professional pilot can complete their certification while enrolled as students within Coe's new aviation management concentration. Just as they got themselves a new contract, things spiraled out of control as the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots claimed, "Managers use intimidation, aggressive interrogation tactics to silence the Union's voice." Scarcely a few weeks passed si

From 2014 (YouTube Version): Stunning Application of RPV Helo Tech By Yamaha

During his visit at the 2014 convention of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell talked with Steve Markofski who is with the New Business Planning division of Yamaha Motor USA. If you have ever shown any interest in the operation of a model helicopter, you’ve got to see these big brother variations. Found on di

Pilot Stated He Used Excessive Braking And The Airplane Ground Looped

Analysis: The pilot reported that shortly after landing, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot added engine power for added rudder authority to correct to the left. The airplane subsequently veered left, and the pilot reduced power and tried to correct with rudder, however, the airplane exited the runway. The pilot stated he used excessive braking and the airplane ground looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

Aero Linx: International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) IFATCA is the recognised international organisation representing air traffic controller associations. The Federation has been representing air traffic controllers for more than 60 years, and has member associations in more than 130 countries.

UAS Traffic Management (UTM) The unmanned aircraft traffic management ecosystem that will allow multiple low altitude BVLOS operations and which is separate from, but complementary to, FAA's Air Traffic Control System.

“Chairman Graves has been working for many years to correct this longstanding and unnecessary problem. And he has often done so in the face of strong opposition by those eager to maintain the status quo in this area. Our entire industry – even those not directly impacted by this problem – owe him a debt of gratitude for representing the interests of our air show community and for his persistence in addressing an issue that had seemed immune to previous efforts to find a workable solution.”   Source: ICAS President John Cudahy, detailing how the recent reauthorization of the FAA brings a much-needed change to a long-running problem regarding air show restrictions.