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February 13, 2025

Airborne Affordable Flyers 02.13.25: Sonex HW!, Stampe Reborn, ERAU Buys NX Cubs

Also: DeltaHawk RV-14 Runups!, GAMI G100UL Issues, Able Flight's 100th, New Rotax Problems

Sonex Aircraft has officially opened reservations for its highly anticipated Highwing kit, allowing prospective builders to secure their place in line with a $500 deposit. Once the prototype completes its first test flights, reservation holders will have the opportunity to convert their deposits into firm kit orders. Sonex expects the Highwing prototype to leave the ground as early as March or April. JMB Aircraft and Ultralight Concept have formed a joint venture with plans to recreate the legendary Stampe-Vertongen SV-4b as a full-scale ultralight version. Ultralight Concept has been committed to preserving and modernizing the classic aircraft

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American Tech Discovered on Chinese Spy Balloon

Balloon Carrying Gear From 5 US Firms Found Was Shot Down in 2023

A new report revealed that a Chinese spy balloon that soared across the midwest in 2023 was loaded with technology from at least five American companies. The 200-foot-tall balloon was first spotted over Alaska before being shot down by an F-22 in South Carolina.

NASA Speeds Up Homecoming for Starliner Astronauts

Agency Shifts Crew-10 Launch Date to Return Wilson and Wilmore

NASA has set its sights on a March 12 launch date for Crew-10, which will deliver three astronauts and a cosmonaut to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endurance. Their arrival will allow Crew-9 astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to make their long-awaited return home.

First French Mirages Arrive In Ukraine

Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Trained In France

The French Ministry of Armed Forces confirmed that the first French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets promised to Ukraine were delivered, flown by Ukrainian pilots who were trained in France for several months, to assist in the air defense of Ukraine.

Flexjet Deal Drives Record Embraer Backlog

Jet Manufacturer Secures Up To $7B Deal With Private Jet Company

Embraer recently announced a deal with private jet company Flexjet, which is valued at up to $7 billion and has more than 180 guaranteed orders. The agreement brings the manufacturer’s backlog to a record $26.3 billion backlog, marking a 40% year-to-year increase.

Embraer E190F Earns Certification From EASA

Third Approval Enables Cargo Operations Globally

Embraer announced that its E190F cargo aircraft has achieved certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which combined with certifications from the U.S. FAA and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) gained in 2024, enable global operations of the aircraft.

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EAA Confirms More Performers For 2025 AirVenture

Lineup Of Aerobatic Acts Grows

The EAA announced that additional aerobatic performers have been added to the lineup. The latest additions are:

Peter White Appointed New Airshow London Board Chair

Has Served On Board Since 2017

Airshow London announced the appointment of Peter White as its new Board Chair effective immediately, succeeding Jim Graham who has held the position since its inaugural event under this name in 2016 after pausing for more than a decade.

FLIP Rover Primary Payload On Griffin-1 Mission

To Deploy Near Lunar South Pole Near End Of This Year

Venturi Astrolab’s FLIP rover will be the primary payload aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 Moon landing mission currently scheduled for the end of 2025 under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLSP) program. Griffin-1 was originally planned to deliver the VIPER rover but that project was shelved, only to be recently brought back to life by NASA.

EasyJet Flight Diverts After Captain Collapses

Passengers Treat Captain as First Officer Lands in Athens

The First Officer on an EasyJet flight from Hurghada, Egypt, to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Athens, Greece, after the Captain collapsed mid-flight. The incident occurred about two hours into the journey. Fortunately, the landing was successful and no further injuries were reported.

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Airborne 02.05.25: No Outs 4 ATC, Sporty's Acquires, 'Black' Boxes

Also: NOTAM System Restored, Textron Mil Trainers, Axiom Space, Police Rescues Cirrus Pax

The Trump administration’s attempt at downsizing the federal workforce has run into a problem: some jobs actually need to be done. Over the weekend, the administration clarified that air traffic controllers and other public safety employees are exempt from its new “deferred resignation program.” Sporty’s announced it has acquired PilotWorkshops. The acquisition brings together two organizations with the shared mission of making flying safer, easier, and more enjoyable for pilots everywhere. NTSB investigators got their first look at co

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Airborne 02.05.25: No Outs 4 ATC, Sporty's Acquires, 'Black' Boxes

Also: NOTAM System Restored, Textron Mil Trainers, Axiom Space, Police Rescues Cirrus Pax

The Trump administration’s attempt at downsizing the federal workforce has run into a problem: some jobs actually need to be done. Over the weekend, the administration clarified that air traffic controllers and other public safety employees are exempt from its new “deferred resignation program.” Sporty’s announced it has acquired PilotWorkshops. The acquisition brings together two organizations with the shared mission of making flying safer, easier, and more enjoyable for pilots everywhere. NTSB investigators got their first look at cockpit a

Classic Aero-TV: Dynon’s ‘Hands-On’ Approach – Innovative Touch Screen Avionics

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): A 'Touching' Demonstration About the State of Innovation in Today's Sport Avionics

Dynon avionics has championed the production of avionics equipment for experimental and light sport aircraft. Some of the innovations in their products have started in the experimental world and moved into type certificated aircraft. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talks with Robert Hamilton, the president of Dynon Avionics to get an update regarding their product line. Hamilton starts off by talking about their “touch” line of products that moved the touchscreen, popular in other non-aviation consumer items, into the coc

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.13.25)

Aero Linx: NZ Warbirds Dedicated to restoration, preservation and operation... In New Zealand, as in many countries the world over, service aircraft have been the introduction to flying and aviation for thousands of young men and women. Many such pilots have gone on to establish careers in civilian flying long after their military service so, in many ways, these aircraft form the very backbone of our country’s aviation history.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.13.25): On-Course Indication

On-Course Indication An indication on an instrument, which provides the pilot a visual means of determining that the aircraft is located on the centerline of a given navigational track, or an indication on a radar scope that an aircraft is on a given track.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.13.25)

"There's no way for us to know what the use is of a specific module. We need to know the module specifically. For us, it could be a whale wearing a tag tracking it, it could be a polar bear, an explorer hiking a mountain." Source: Iridium Executive Director for Communications, Jordan Hassim, attempting to explain the mystery behind the amount of American Tech found on a Chinese spy balloon shot down after crossing the USA.

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