Lukasiewicz I-45 JAY Blazes Through Initial Flight Testing

Polish engineers from the Lukasiewicz Institute of Aviation recently sent up their aerobatic glider, the I-45 JAY, for initial flight tests. The aircraft continues a long legacy of iconic Polish innovations, including the SZD-21 Kobuz, S-1 Swift, and MDM-1 Fox. As previous Polish gliders age out of service, the aircraft will fill a gap in an extremely specialized market.

FlexJet Challenger Taxis Onto Chicago Runway As B737 Approaches

Chicago’s Midway International Airport (MDW) was seconds away from a major accident as a FlexJet business aircraft taxied onto a runway while a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 was landing. The airliner was forced to go around just 50 feet above the ground. The incident comes during a time of heightened awareness regarding runway incursions.

Gearing Up For Mars Rocket’s Launch From Texas Starbase

SpaceX is prepping for Starhip’s next major test flight to launch on Friday February 28, 2025, from its Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. This will be the eighth flight test, and despite the previous mission ending with the fiery explosion and loss of the vehicle’s upper stage, the Super Heavy booster successfully returned to Earth and was caught by the launch and catch tower to be reused.

Tenth Human Space Flight And 30th For New Shepard Program

Blue Origin successfully completed the tenth human space mission in its New Shepard launch program. The astronaut crew consisted of Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr. Richard Scott, Tushar Shah, and an undisclosed sixth crew member. With this crew, New Shepard has flown 52 people into space, with several who have flown twice.

Largest Airline In Japan Signs For 15 E190-E2 Aircraft

Embraer announced it has received a firm order from All Nippon Airways for 15 of its E190-E2 passenger aircraft and options for an additional five as part of ANA’s fleet renewal program. The purchase will enhance ANA’s domestic connectivity economically, more efficiently, and with improved space and comfort for passengers.

To Hold Presser At Verticon March 11

Van Horn Aviation announced it has received an STC/PMA for its new tail rotor for the Airbus Helicopters AS350. The new design replaces the current spar-and-paddle design with two composite tail rotor blades attached to a steel hub with self-lubricating spherical bearings, eliminating the elastomeric half-bearings in the current design.

Italy And Australia Locations Join France To Service Diamond Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft and its subsidiary Austro Engine have announced an expansion of their engine service capabilities through the naming of two additional Airways Aviation Group locations to their services operation network. The agreement was finalized during the Pilt Expo 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, and christens Airways Aviation Italy (Professione Volare) and Airways Aviation Australia as Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine ‘Gold Service Centers.’

Also: FAA Cuts, CAF Jayhawk Wing, Drug Pilot, Senators Want More ATC

The FAA rejected most comments submitted by the community of Piper aircraft owners and vested interests when it issued the final version of its Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-02-11. The AD affects a wide range of aircraft, from the J-3 to PA-22 Tri-Pacers and Colts with rudder posts made of 1025 carbon steel and requires those rudders to be replaced or modified. The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) has announced a schedule change for the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. The event, originally set for September 21-26, will now take place from September 28 to October

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Also: FAA Cuts, CAF Jayhawk Wing, Drug Pilot, Senators Want More ATC

The FAA rejected most comments submitted by the community of Piper aircraft owners and vested interests when it issued the final version of its Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-02-11. The AD affects a wide range of aircraft, from the J-3 to PA-22 Tri-Pacers and Colts with rudder posts made of 1025 carbon steel and requires those rudders to be replaced or modified. The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) has announced a schedule change for the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. The event, originally set for September 21-26, will now take place from September 28 to October 3 at S

Assemblies, Springs, Other Components For Cessna Aircraft

McFarlane Aviation announced it is now the exclusive distributor for The Landing Gear Works (TLGW) landing gear products for Cessna 180 and 185 and other Cessna aircraft including titanium main gear, tail gear springs, tail when assemblies, tail cone angle kit, trim wheel, titanium axles, tailwheel fork bearings, seal kits and other components.

Also: GoAERO, SkyDrive eVTOL, UAE Mapping, Man Laser Strikes a Police Chopper

Lilium, a once-promising air taxi developer, is again teetering on the edge of insolvency as it waits for a $200 million Christmas Eve rescue deal to come through. Meanwhile, employees remain unpaid, operations are on hold, and management is now openly considering filing for insolvency. A seemingly promising electric aircraft start-up, Eviation, has been overcome by financial struggles and is pausing operations indefinitely. In its 10 years of business, the company managed to develop and fly a zero-emissions airplane. Eviation was founded in Israel back in 2015 before mo

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): Celebrating Women In Aviation At AirVenture 2019

WomenVenture is largest gathering of passionate female aviators and aviation enthusiasts, held each year during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh since 2008. 2019 marked the 12th year for the celebration. Activities included a networking social, annual group photo with more than 1,000 women on Boeing Plaza, and a ‘Power Lunch’ with keynote speaker U.S. Air Force Col. Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell. Since 2008, EAA WomenVenture has offered the opportunity to bring together female aviators from throughout the flying community. The activities are designed to

...Glider’s Encounter With Flutter During Cruise Flight That Resulted In Structural Damage To The Fuselage

Analysis: The pilot stated that the glider was in cruise flight at approximately 81 kts and 4,800 ft when the cockpit began to shake violently and noisily side-to-side. When the glider slowed to about 60 kts, the shaking ceased. The pilot landed the glider without further incident. The side-to-side shaking described by the pilot was consistent with a vibration event associated with flutter in straight and level flight. The vibrations dissipated as the airplane slowed, also consistent with flutter. The damage pattern in the aft portion of the fuselage showed multiple cracks oriented at ±45° relative to the hor

Aero Linx: British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) The primary focus within all aviation activity is SAFETY. In all aspects of our sport SAFETY must come first, whether it be in pilot ability or the technical side of looking after our aircraft SAFETY is always the first consideration. The BMAA promotes flight safety through our Flight Training Liaison and Safety Officer. The BMAA also works closely with the regulator, CAA, and other bodies to educate and promote best practice. 

VFR Conditions Weather conditions equal to or better than the minimum for flight under visual flight rules. The term may be used as an ATC clearance/instruction only when: Note: All pilots receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility and distance from cloud criteria in 14 CFR part 91. Use of the term does not relieve controllers of their responsibility to separate aircraft in Class B and Class C airspace or TRSAs as required by FAA Order JO 7110.65. When used as an ATC clearance/instruction, the term may be abbreviated “VFR;” e.g., “MAINTAIN VFR,” “CLIMB/DESCEND VFR,” etc... 

"Flexjet adheres to the highest safety standards, and we are conducting a thorough investigation. Any action to rectify and ensure the highest safety standards will be taken.” Source: A statement by a FlexJet company representative, after a FlexJet business aircraft taxied onto a runway while a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 was landing. The airliner was forced to go around just 50 feet above the ground.