• 2003
• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 2008
• 2009
• 2010
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• 2024
• 2025

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13
• 14
• 15
• 16
• 17
• 18
• 19
• 20
• 21
• 22
• 23
• 24
• 25
• 26
• 27
• 28
• 29
• 30
• 31

All News

May 17, 2025

Glider Makes Emergency River Landing In Northern Italy

Two On Board Swim To Shore After Escaping Uninjured

A glider with two persons on board made what was called a spectacular emergency landing in the Eisack River in Bolzano in northeastern Italy on May 10, 2025. The two were uninjured and were able to exit the glider and made it safely to shore.

Read More

FAA Halts SpaceX’s Upcoming Starship Launch

Feds Approve License Modification While Holding Back Launch Clearance

The Federal Aviation Administration recently granted SpaceX several license modifications for  Starship Flight 9, but not without a catch. The agency will have to either complete its investigation of the Flight 8 mishap or make a return to flight determination before Starship is launched again.

Read More

National Guard Crew Lands Black Hawk to Snag Elk Antlers

Montana Guardsmen Cited for Unauthorized Landing on Private Property

Three Montana Army National Guard members are facing criminal trespassing charges after authorities say they landed a Black Hawk helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers. The penalty is a $185 fine. The alleged incident occurred on May 4 during a training flight from Billings to Helena.

Read More

Klyde Morris (05.12.25)

A Roller Coaster of Lunar Discouragement? That's Just Sad, Klyde...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Read More

Lawsuit Threatens To Derail $90M Airport Investment

Related Disputes Throw Wilmington Int’l Project Into Doubt

Two tenants at Wilmington International Airport (KILM) in North Carolina, Modern Aviation and ARQ Aviation MX, are embroiled in a multi-faceted dispute that also involves airport management and could jeopardize a proposed $90 million project by ARQ to build a variety of hangars for up to 80 general aviation aircraft along with a full-service terminal.

Read More

RollsRoyce Nets Contract Maintaining RAF Typhoon Engines

Five-Year £563M Deal Supports About 500 Direct Jobs

Rolls-Royce announced it has been awarded a five-year, £563 million contract from the Royal Air Force to provide maintenance and support for 130 EJ200 engines that power the RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

Read More

Saudi Arabian AviLease Orders 30 Boeing 737-8 Airliners

First Direct Boeing Purchase For Global Aircraft Lessor

Saudi Arabia-based AviLease announced its first direct order for Boeing aircraft, which includes a firm purchase of 20 737-8s and options for 10 more. The order furthers AviLease’s goal of becoming a top-ten global aircraft lessor, the company announced on May 13.

Read More

Sale Of Helos, Jet Parts To UAE Gets State Approval

Deal Worth $1.4B Green-Lit Before President’s Visit

The U.S. State Department announced the approval of a $1.4 billion sale of helicopters and F-16 parts to the United Arab Emirates, with the Congress already notified in the days prior to President Trump’s visit to the country. The proposed sale is for $1.32 billion for CH-47 Chinook helos and about $130 worth of F-16 parts.

Read More

Airborne 05.09.25: Frecce Tricolori MidAir, A6M3 Zero Returns, Houthis Bombed

Also: Hartzell Pathfinder Carbon Prop, RAF Flyby, Qatar's BIG Boeing Order?, ‘Luxury Aircraft Tax’

Three MB-339 jets from the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, dubbed Frecce Tricolori, collided mid-air during an airshow display. Luckily, despite some substantial damage to the planes, no injuries were reported. One of the aircraft hit two others while in formation. The three pilots quickly moved to get their aircraft on the ground. After a lengthy restoration from a collection of scrap off Taroa island, the Military Aviation Museum announced the first flight of their A6M3 Zero–probably the first Model 32 vari

Read More

NTSB Final Report: Allyn Kaste Rans S-19 (KIT)

Engine Output Immediately Reduced To Idle Power And The Engine Would Not Respond To Throttle Input

Analysis: The day before the accident, the pilot had removed the airplane’s induction air filter but had inadvertently forgotten to reinstall it. On the day of the accident flight, he had also inadvertently forgotten to remove the engine cowling plugs. After takeoff, the pilot turned onto the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern and the engine output immediately reduced to idle power and the engine would not respond to throttle input.

Read More

Classic Aero-TV: Jabiru's New J170-D - An Upgraded and Fine-tuned LSA

From 2017 (YouTube Edition): The Airplane From Down Under Is A Proven Trainer…

Jabiru was one of the early light sport aircraft (LSA) brought into the U.S.A. when the sport pilot rules were initiated in 2004. They have long been popular for pilot training in Australia, and while at the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, found out more about a new model of Jabiru trainer that has been recently introduced to the U.S. Tom met up with Pete Krotje, who is the president of Jabiru North America which is located in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Krotje says the new Jabiru model is referred to as the J170-D and is a highly up

Read More

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.17.25)

Aero Linx: Seaplane Pilots Association The Seaplane Pilots Association is the only organization in the world solely focused on representing the interests of seaplane pilots, owners and operators. SPA is dedicated to promoting safe seaplane operations, and to protecting the sharing of our nation’s waterways with other user groups.

Read More

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.17.25): Permanent Echo

Permanent Echo Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth's surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain. Permanent echoes are distinguished from “ground clutter” by being definable locations rather than large areas. Under certain conditions they may be used to check radar alignment.

Read More

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.17.25)

“The 737 MAX will diversify AviLease’s portfolio by delivering unrivalled fuel efficiency and market-leading versatility. It’s a powerful combination that will fuel AviLease’s profitable global expansion and support their airline customers’ business and sustainability goals.”

Source: Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Boeing, lauding a somewhat rare success for Boeing, as they managed to seal several big-name, big-number deals. 

Read More