Doc and Fifi Will Reunite in Oshkosh in July 2025

The last two flying Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, dubbed Doc and Fifi, will be returning to Oshkosh, Wisconsin this summer for EAA Airventure. The bombers will be on display at the Boeing Plaza throughout the airshow.  They will take a formation flight at the July 23 night show and be available for flight experiences.

Receives G-1 For Its 600kW Electric Propulsion System

Everett, Washington-based ZeroAvia announced it reached consensus on the Certification Basis for its 600 kW electric propulsion system (EPS) with the FAA, receiving its G-1 Issue Paper that formally confirmed agreement with its contents. This is a critical step in the certification process where the FAA lays out airworthiness and environmental regulations for a new aircraft design.

Achieves First For An Electric Motor

French aerospace company Safran announced it has secured certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the ENGINeUS 100 electric motor, the first approval by EASA of an electric aircraft motor and the first for an electric motor of its size and capability.

Advanced Comms Solutions For Safe And Efficient UAS Ops

AURA Network Systems announced it has received an FAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies for the safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS).

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A chilly Wednesday night was tragically interrupted as an approaching CRJ 701ER was involved in a collision off the end of DCA Rwy 33 shortly before 2100ET. Social media showed video, apparently pulled from the webcam at the Kennedy Center, of the actual collision. The CRJ, AA5342, N709PS, was on short approach when the accident  occurred, with the last trace showing it terminating its flightpath mid-river. The American Airlines flight was a PSA Airlines operation conducted as American Eagle. Samples returned to Earth from asteroid Bennu by NASA

First 787-9 For LAT Vienna Site

Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) announced it has put its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Full Flight Simulator into service at its Vienna location on January 30, 2025, to complement the sim fleet with its first long-haul model at this location.

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While many either celebrate or bemoan the inauguration of Donald Trump to a second term as President, there was little doubt that there were serious changes, and possible bottlenecks in the wind. Where the long-awaited and much needed MOSAIC rule is concerned, the limbo appears to be getting stretched even further. The LAA has released MTD-01-2025 -- for the 'Inspection of horizontal stabilizer (tailplane) attachment brackets and associated hardware for cracks, looseness and other forms of distress' is issued for Zenair CH601, CH650, CH701, C

Enforcing U.S. Immigration Laws In Texas And California

The U.S. Coast Guard reported it conducted flights transporting illegal aliens to designated sites in California and Texas in support of operations in adherence with its mission of enforcing the immigration laws of the United States and in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders.

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While many either celebrate or bemoan the inauguration of Donald Trump to a second term as President, there was little doubt that there were serious changes, and possible bottlenecks in the wind. Where the long-awaited and much needed MOSAIC rule is concerned, the limbo appears to be getting stretched even further. The LAA has released MTD-01-2025 -- for the 'Inspection of horizontal stabilizer (tailplane) attachment brackets and associated hardware for cracks, looseness and other forms of distress' is issued for Zenair CH601, CH650, CH701, CH750 an

Clay Lacy (OXC) Gets The Milestone

The National Business Aviation Association welcomed Clay Lacy Aviation (OXC) as the 50th FBO location to become part of its FBO Partnership Network with the inclusion of its operation at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Oxford, Connecticut.

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A chilly Wednesday night was tragically interrupted as an approaching CRJ 701ER was involved in a collision off the end of DCA Rwy 33 shortly before 2100ET. Social media showed video, apparently pulled from the webcam at the Kennedy Center, of the actual collision. The CRJ, AA5342, N709PS, was on short approach when the accident  occurred, with the last trace showing it terminating its flightpath mid-river. The American Airlines flight was a PSA Airlines operation conducted as American Eagle. Samples returned to Earth from asteroid Bennu by NASA&r

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In a historic first for American aviation, Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft flew beyond the sound barrier at Mach 1.1 at the Mojave Air & Space Port (KMHV) in California. XB-1 is the first civilian supersonic jet independently designed, developed, and built in America. Boom Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg entered the historic and recently renamed Bell X-1 Supersonic Corridor at 8:22 a.m. local time on January 28, 2025, at an altitude of 35,290 feet MSL and accelerated to Mach 1.122. Fo

From Oshkosh 2015 (YouTube Edition): Some Of the Prettiest Sights Of Oshkosh Were Also Very Affordable

At EAA AirVenture 2015, there are lots of airplanes to look at, but this one is a real eye catcher. It’s a small single-place airplane, it qualifies as an ultralight, and is so shiny you need dark glasses just to look at it in the sunlight. ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, had a sit-down and chat with, Steve Cole, who is the builder and owner of this Hummel UltraCruiser which took the Grand Champion Ultralight trophy this year a

Aero Linx: Army Aviation Medicine Association (AAVMA) The Army Aviation Medicine Association is the subset of members of the SoUSAFS that are also members of the Aerospace Medical associatino (ASMA) and is a constituent organization of ASMA with separate Bylaws and governance IAW with the constitution and Bylaws of the Aerospace MEdical Association. The purposes of the Association are to represent the interests of the U.S. Army aviation medicine community within the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), and to provide a forum in which members of AsMA who are affiliated with Army aviation may gather at the annual AsMA meeting.

Pilot Attempted To Adjust The Engine Power Settings, But The Engine Power “Went To Low Power And Was Not Responding To Throttle Control Inputs.”

Analysis: After takeoff the pilot performed a practice RNAV approach, then climbed to 3,500 ft mean sea level en route to another airport. While at altitude the pilot attempted to adjust the engine power settings, but the engine power “went to low power and was not responding to throttle control inputs.” He declared an emergency and after realizing that the flight was unable to reach a nearby airport, he selected a nearby field with a paved road.

Radar Flight Following The observation of the progress of radar-identified aircraft, whose primary navigation is being provided by the pilot, wherein the controller retains and correlates the aircraft identity with the appropriate target or target symbol displayed on the radar scope. 

“As AirVenture is the world’s largest annual gathering of warbirds, bringing these two iconic aircraft together is another of those ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments. These airplanes are big favorites wherever they appear separately, but together they will make the occasion even more unforgettable.” Source: Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions, chatting up another big attraction for this year's Oshkosh.