“Skybound Scotts” and “Frozen Force” Take Home the Gold

All racers have made it across the finish line for the 2025 women’s Air Race Classic, marking the end of a 2,426-mile journey that brought competitors from Fairhope, Alabama, to Spokane, Washington. The “Skybound Scotts” and “Frozen Force” teams led their respective categories.

Fred Smith’s Company Now Hosts Over 500,000 Employees and 700 Planes

FedEx announced on June 22 that its founder and former executive chairman, Fred Smith, has died at 80 years old. The Marine Corps veteran’s creation stands strong today, having grown more than 50 times since its establishment in 1971.

Pro-Palestinian Group Claims Credit

A pro-Palestine direct-action protest group claimed credit for two of its members breaking into the RAF Brize Norton Airbase west of London during the early morning of June 20 and defacing two KC2 Voyagers while they were parked on the ramp by spraying paint into the engines and the aircraft exteriors, causing an as-yet unknown amount of damage.

Manufacturer Sends Request for Information to Engine Makers

Boeing has begun the slow, careful steps toward replacing the long-troubled 737 family…this time without a MAX attached to the name. The company issued a request for information (RFI) to several leading engine manufacturers, seeking proposals for a ducted propulsion system rated around 30,000 pounds of thrust.

First Of Two Expected To Begin Fleet Ops In Q3/2025

Embraer announced, along with lessor Regional One, that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of its new E-Freighter E190F passenger-to-freight conversion aircraft. This aircraft is the first of two conversions and is expected to begin fleet operations for Bridges in the third quarter of this year.

Partners Test RSAF’s H225M Helicopter Alongside the Airbus Flexrotor UAS

Airbus Helicopters will be working with Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) in order to test crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities. To do so, they will be putting the Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M Medium Lift helicopter to work alongside the Airbus Flexrotor UAS.

Signs LOI For New Aircraft As ATR Enters U.S. Charter Market

ATR, a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo, announced that public charter operator JSX will lease two ATR 42-600 aircraft to expand its premium offerings while also signaling the entry of ATR into the U.S. market. The announcement was made at this year’s 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport.

Also: Aviation Mental Health Bill, JetZero Taps NC, Radia Windrunner Avionics, Iowa Lakes Aviation Program

The Vertical Flight Society announced that dozens of the world’s electric aircraft developers and tech experts will be presenting at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 19-20, 2025, just prior to the EAA AirVenture. More than 35 experts will participate in this year’s EAS in 12 in-depth moderated discussions that will cover the full range of topics across the entire advanced air mobility – AAM – Industry. The FAA’s MedXpress website has been updated to assist pilots ge

From 2018 (YouTube Edition): Stratos Jets Will Initially Be Offered As Kits

Stratos Aircraft presented an update on its VLJ program and introduced the Stratos 716 model at AirVenture this summer. The Stratos 716X is an evolution of the 714 Proof of Concept (PoC) aircraft. The all carbon fiber 716X features trailing link gear, is powered by a Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 and is configured with dual G3X screens, GTN 750 MFD, integrated Garmin Autopilot, dual standby attitude indicators, custom switch panels, fully automated pressurization system and air conditioning. The Stratos 716X kit will be comprehensive and include a builder

About 800 Ft Above Ground Level, The Airplane Had A Total Loss Of Engine Power

On May 27, 2025, about 1330 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RANS S20 Raven, N327KM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fairfield, Utah. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that shortly after departing the runway at the West Desert Airpark (UT9), Fairfield, Utah, about 800 ft above ground level, the airplane had a total loss of engine power followed by an error message on the multi function display. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful, and initiated a forced landing on a field.

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Aero Linx: Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) The Latin American Civil Aviation Commission, LACAC, is an international organization with a consultative character, and its conclusions, recommendations and resolutions will be subject to the approval of each one of the member States. The primary objective of the Commission is to provide the civil aviation authorities of the member States an appropriate framework within which to discuss and plan all the required measures for cooperation and coordination of all their civil aviation activities.

IF/IAWP- Intermediate Fix/Initial Approach Waypoint The waypoint where the final approach course of a T approach meets the crossbar of the T. When designated (in conjunction with a TAA) this waypoint will be used as an IAWP when approaching the airport from certain directions, and as an IFWP when beginning the approach from another IAWP.  

"Fred was more than just the pioneer of an industry and the founder of our great company. He was the heart and soul of FedEx – its PSP culture, values, integrity, and spirit.” Source: From a message from FedEx company CEO Raj Subramaniam, on the passing of their founder, Fred Smith.