Astronauts Experience an Unfortunate Wardrobe Malfunction

Two of NASA’s Astronauts have now been stranded in space for nearly three months. They could potentially hitchhike back to Earth on the SpaceX Dragon, with one catch: their spacesuits aren’t compatible. On June 5, NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were shipped up to space in the Boeing Starliner. The mission was originally supposed to last eight days, but technical issues with the spacecraft have extended their stay.

SR20 Pilot Aborted Takeoff After Lever Sheared Off

As if all the issues with the Cirrus jet program weren't enough, the FAA has issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet after it received a report of a power lever failure on a Cirrus SR20 aircraft.  

Dynon Adds Emergency Glide Feature

In a recent software update, Dynon announced that they will be adding an Emergency Glide feature to their avionics. This is compatible with the SkyView HDX software.

One Of Busiest GA Airports In Northeast Creates Noise

Some of the most crowded airspace and busiest airports in the country are located in the northeastern U.S. corridor between Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts. As is happening more frequently these days, some of the people who live there say they’re growing weary of the noise and they're willing to use a number of means to express their opinion.... even using their kids to do so... and for a property that was there long before most of them were.

Week-Long Sessions For Piston And Turbine

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced it will be hosting Enstrom maintenance training courses and extends an invitation for all mechanics and pilots to attend. The courses will be held at the Enstrom Factory in Menominee, Michigan, throughout the week of September 23-27 for piston engine models, and the week of September 30-October 4 for turbine models. 

Revision J Improves Quality of Life with Optimized Workload

Honda Aircraft Company sent out some good news for owners and operators of the HA-420 HondaJet, thanks to an updated maintenance schedule. The Honda Maintenance Program aims to "enhance HondaJet operational efficiency and increase dispatch availability" by drawing upon years of extensive aircraft testing and time studies, ensuring that operators enjoy all the upsides of reduced maintenance hours with none of the downsides. The new changes have been listed as 'Revision J' of the Airworthiness Limitation and Inspection Manual (ALIM). 

Also: CAMCOPTER S-100, Misleading Virgin Atlantic Advert, E190-E2 Order, NASA Balloons

Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard and his team are building a fully hydrogen-powered aircraft. The project, titled Climate Impulse, aspires to make a non-stop flight around the world. In doing so, the team hopes to inspire a greener future for aviation. Piccard is a well-known figure in the sustainable aviation industry. In 1999, he and his copilot, Brian Jones, became the first to circumnavigate the globe in a hot-air balloon. The NTSB conducted an investigation of over 500 fatal and nonfatal accidents between 2010 and 2022. The study found several safety issues affectin

Noise Complaints, Growth Spurred Study

Driven by noise complaints, anticipated growth, and limitations on the current airport property, in 2023 the Airport Authority Board of Naples Airport (KAPF) in Florida commissioned an Airport Exploratory Study to assess the feasibility of building a new airport in Collier County outside of Naples where it is currently located. Some called it the Relocation Study.

Also: CAMCOPTER S-100, Misleading Virgin Atlantic Advert, E190-E2 Order, NASA Balloons

Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard and his team are building a fully hydrogen-powered aircraft. The project, titled Climate Impulse, aspires to make a non-stop flight around the world. In doing so, the team hopes to inspire a greener future for aviation. Piccard is a well-known figure in the sustainable aviation industry. In 1999, he and his copilot, Brian Jones, became the first to circumnavigate the globe in a hot-air balloon. The NTSB conducted an investigation of over 500 fatal and nonfatal accidents between 2010 and 2022. The study found several safety issues a

French ERA Finds Fans in the Intermountain West

French manufacturer Aura Aero signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alpine Air Express, a regional freight carrier based out of Provo, Utah. The carrier says it operates more than 100 flights a day across the USA for clientele like UPS, Amazon, and the Postal Service, taking on the task of "last mile delivery". Their fleet stands at just over 80 aircraft, and Aura Aero's promise of an affordable, sustainable hybrid-powered regional prop plane cuts an attractive figure for their operations. As such, Alpine Air Express inked a new letter of intent for up to 75 of the ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft), building on their 2023 Memorandum with a more codified plan to purchase some equipment. 

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Leading The Charge Towards “Getting The Lead Out”…

The issue of providing a sustainable supply of Avgas for our piston powered aircraft is something that affects a major part of the general aviation fleet. To find out more about this, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, took the opportunity at Sun ‘n Fun 2016 to talk with Chris D’Acosta, the CEO of Swift Fuels, LLC. D’Acosta told Tom that they have been working on the Unleaded 94 MON Avgas alternative fuel for a couple of years a

Aero-Linx: Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

ARSA is devoted to the worldwide civil aviation maintenance industry—from its global corporations to the small, independent businesses. ARSA members are located on five continents and in nearly 20 countries. The association’s experts create tools for members to navigate the maze of government mandates while enhancing safety, efficiency and productivity.

Nonapproach Control Tower Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. Nonapproach control towers also separate aircraft operating under instrument flight rules clearances from approach controls and centers. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area. 

“Our goal is to avoid a strike, and our focus remains on modernizing our contract for Air Canada pilots. However, management continues to force us closer to a strike position by not listening to our needs at the negotiating table regarding fair compensation, respectable retirement benefits, and quality-of-life improvements.” Source: First Officer Charlene Hudy, who serves as chair of the Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council, as Air Canada pilots voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a union strike. This potential walkout could uproot flight plans for travelers across Canada.

Union Shows Dedication To Negotiating ‘Fair’ Compensation

On August 22, Air Canada pilots voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a union strike. This potential walkout could uproot flight plans for travelers across Canada.