RT Aviation Flaunts Shiny New Fleet at SUN ‘n FUN

Two ATEC light sport aircraft, the 212 Solo and the Faeta 321 NG, recently debuted at the 51st annual SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo as FAA-certified planes. The manufacturer is currently accepting orders through its exclusive US distributor, RT Aviation.

Aviator, Entrepreneur, Civilian Astronaut At Confluence Of Aviation, Space, Tech

The National Business Aviation Association sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation endorsing the nomination of Jared Isaacman as the leader of America’s space agency NASA.

Considered One Of The Most Beautiful Aircraft Designs Created

The Lockheed C-121A Constellation “Bataan” owned by the Air Legends Foundation of San Antonio, Texas, will return to the 72nd EAA AirVenture 2025 for the entire week of July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

First OA-1K Skyraider II Enters Service

The venerable Air Tractor AT-802 turboprop aerial applicator can now officially be deemed a "warbird" now that L3Harris Technologies has delivered its first missionized version to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The aircraft is known as the OA-1K Skyraider II, aimed at being an affordable, low-speed, multifunction aircraft for the kind of low-intensity conflicts SOF supports.

Aviation's Biggest News Event Doesn't Fail To Impress!

It was an absolute monster of an event -- with some truly pivotal news announcements. The aviation world is driven by new developments in technology, design, and innovation… And focusing the entire Aero-Verse at the beginning of the year on all that is cool, interesting, innovative, important, and pivotal is the ultimate aim of the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview.

STOL Plane Makes its Airshow Debut at SUN ‘n FUN

Top Rudder Aircraft has been taunting light sport lovers for years with its plans to create a new backcountry beast, and the time has finally come for the manufacturer to show off its work. The production-version Ruckus Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA) was displayed at the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo in Lakeland, Florida.

To Be New Surveillance And Defense Platform

Embraer announced that the Panamanian National Air & Naval Service (SENAN) has selected the Super Tucano aircraft as their surveillance and protection platform. The announcement was made at the LAAD Defence & Security Trade Show in Rio de Janiero, is an element of the nation’s program to expand operational capacity to benefit the ongoing Panamanian national security project.

Data/AI-Driven Solutions For Space Object Tracking, Coordination, And Modeling

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., provider of AI-driven solutions for tracking satellites and other space objects as well as space domain modeling, announced its selection by AFWERX to support its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object identification and behavior Recognition, or RAPTOR, program, under which the company will apply machine learning to track, analyze, and report on behavior of objects in low Earth orbit.

First Of Three From TRU Simulation For Multi-Engine Training

TRU Simulation + Training Inc. announced the acceptance of the first of three Unit Training Device simulators by the Naval Air Warfare Center – Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) under the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System contract.

One Of Three Space Systems Command Contracts Awarded In April

Blue Origin announced the award of a contract from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command for its New Glenn heavy lift vehicle for a series of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 launches that require higher performance systems to deliver payloads to stressing orbits and assurance as a Space Systems Command certified launch vehicle.

Loss Of Engine Power Due To A Loss Of Compression In One Of The Engine’S Two Cylinders

Analysis: The pilot reported that a few minutes after takeoff, during the initial climb, the airplane’s two-stroke engine began to slowly lose power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. He elected to make a forced landing in small field, resulting in substantial damage to both of the airplane’s wing struts.

From 2013 (YouTube Version): It's Not Enough To Simply Get More Power... You Have To Do It Right

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell met with Jim Shafer of Power Flow Exhaust Systems at EAA AirVenture 2013. Power Flow Systems specializes in producing tuned exhaust system for a variety of engine and airplane installation combinations. Shafer points out that most exhaust systems are designed to get rid of the exhaust gas, and that’s about all they do. Power Flow changes that by tuning the exhaust system which increases efficiency and horsepower.

Aero Linx: Strategic Air Command Museum Our museum was built as a state-of-the-art center for housing the aircraft and artifacts used by the Strategic Air Command during the Cold War. With careful restoration efforts and impressive displays, we’ve been sharing this critical time in our history with the next generations for 25 years.

Convective SIGMET A weather advisory concerning convective weather significant to the safety of all aircraft. Convective SIGMETs are issued for tornadoes, lines of thunderstorms, embedded thunderstorms of any intensity level, areas of thunderstorms greater than or equal to VIP level 4 with an area coverage of 4/10 (40%) or more, and hail 3 /4 inch or greater.

“The Skyraider II reflects L3Harris’ commitment to delivering cost-effective, adaptable solutions that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter. By leveraging our team’s innovation and expertise, we are providing special operations personnel with a versatile, mission-ready capability that supports operational requirements today and into the future.” Source: Jon Rambeau, President, Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris, discussing how the venerable Air Tractor AT-802 turboprop aerial applicator can now officially be deemed a "warbird" now that L3Harris Technologies has delivered its first missionized version to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.