Collab With Near Earth To Serve More Defense And Commercial Applications
BETA Technologies, developer of electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, and Near Earth Autonomy are collaborating to speed up the development of integrating autonomy on BETA aircraft to enable it to fly faster, further, and carry more payload in support of a growing range of defense and commercial applications.
The work of Elfin.aero founder Dr. Reiner Stemme, who passed on October 31, 2025, is already being reignited to honor the designer’s years of dedication to the still-unfinished elfin20: a high-performance, two-seat, self-launching electric glider. Development of the prototype is well underway. Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its newly certified ultralong-range G800 achieved its eight city-pair speed record on its flight from Phuket, Thailand to the Dubai Airshow 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. The feat was accomplished in 5 hours 38 minutes. This latest record brings the city-pair speed record total for the Gulfstream fleet to over 760... SpaceX checked off another benchmark this week by completing the 500th orbital launch mission using a reusable rocket booster. Falcon 9 lifted off at 12:21 am on November 17, sending Europe’s Sentinel-
Company Delivers Second Of Two Multi-Mission Aircraft For Air Force
Embraer announced the delivery of the second and last C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force during a ceremony at Kecskemét Air Base. Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defense of Hungary, along with Embraer executives and other authorities.
The NTSB's preliminary report on the UPS Flight 2976 crash has focused on the left engine pylon's separation and a subsequent fire that started even before impact. Imagery released by NTSB shows a clear left engine and pylon failure as the aircraft rotated for departure. The report indicates that the left engine and pylon separated from the wing shortly after takeoff, leading to a fire that ignited near the pylon's attachment point. NBAA, along with its fellow 60-plus aviation stakeholders in the Modern Skies Coalition issued the following statement supporting legislation that would prevent the FAA from being affected by future government shutdowns to ensure the continuation of normal FAA and aviation operations: “As members of the Modern Skies Coalition, we urge Congress to ensure that our nation’s aviation system and those who rely upon it are never subject
One Instructor At The Flight School Stated That The High Fuel Flow Was A Common Issue With The Airplane
Analysis: During takeoff, a crew alerting system (CAS) message for fuel flow illuminated. The flight instructor reported that the engine immediately began “sputtering” and did not provide sufficient power to climb. The flight instructor attempted to land the airplane on the remaining available runway but was unable to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
Are you on Instagram yet? It's been around for a few years, quietly picking up traction mostly thanks to everybody's new obsession with mobile photography. Instagram is a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone - which has lent itself well to the news industry. Did you know that approx. 62% of adults in the United States get their news from social media? That’s more than you thought right! Aero-News Network has jumped on the bandwagon and we are now posting our news stories and recaps of our Airborne episodes on Instagram (as well as
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Aero Linx: The de Havilland Moth Club Ltd
The de Havilland Moth Club evolved from a belief that an association of owners and operators of Moth aeroplanes should be formed to create a suitable environment for safeguarding the type; for the interchange of spare parts and encouragement of the widest possible spread of technical information and assistance. The de Havilland Moth Club welcomes anyone with an interest in the classic aeroplanes designed and built by the de Havilland Aircraft Company at Stag Lane and Hatfield between the wars. This website contains only part of the knowledge and services offered to members.
Ultralight Vehicle
A single-occupant aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, or pilot certification. Operation of an ultralight vehicle in certain airspace requires authorization from ATC. (Refer to 14 CFR part 103.)
“Achieving PMA for the S-1200 Series magnetos is another step in expanding our commitment to providing the aviation community with the most trusted and durable ‘firewall forward’ solutions. These magnetos are built to perform in the most demanding conditions, for enhanced reliability and performance that pilots can depend on.”
Source: Rick Quave, Vice President of Engineering for Hartzell Engine Tech, explaining their programs as they received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for its PowerUp S-1200 Series aircraft magnetos, known for excellent performance and reliability in both 4- and 6-cylinder engines, and are available in impulse-coupled and “Shower of Sparks” configurations.
Separate Lawsuit Claims Up To $1B For Predatory And Deceptive Practices
A federal Jury in Delaware has ruled against Gogo Business Aviation and found the company liable for infringing four patents held by its competitor SmartSky Networks. The decision orders Gogo to pay $22.7 million in damages.
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