Co-Investment Hopes to Accelerate and Scale SAF Production Worldwide

Airbus and Cathay Group are pooling up to $70 million for the acceleration and scaling of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and beyond. The partnership was unveiled during the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Hong Kong.

The Airplane Stalled Above The Runway Threshold, The Nose Dropped, The Nose Wheel Impacted The Runway, And The Airplane Flipped Over

Analysis: The pilot reported that during the final approach for landing he made engine power adjustments to correct the airplane’s altitude, and the airplane slowed too much near the runway threshold. The pilot added power, but the airplane stalled above the runway threshold, the nose dropped, the nose wheel impacted the runway, and the airplane flipped over into an inverted position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer.

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): The Mosquito Evolves

Formerly known as Mosquito, Trenton, Florida-based Composite FX is a designer and manufacturer of personal kit and factory-finished helicopters. The company’s offerings comprise three piston-engined models and a single jet-powered machine. The agile XE and the float-equipped XEL both make use of the 63-horsepower, two-cylinder, two-stroke, fan-air-cooled, carbureted, MZ202-powerplant. The larger XE-290 model is powered by the ninety-horsepower, two-cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, CFX-800 engine. Finally, the flagship XET is motivated by a 95-horsepower, radial-inflow, T62-T2A1 Solar Turbine engine.

Ground Stop (GS) The GS is a process that requires aircraft that meet a specific criteria to remain on the ground. The criteria may be airport specific, airspace specific, or equipment specific; for example, all departures to San Francisco, or all departures entering Yorktown sector, or all Category I and II aircraft going to Charlotte. GSs normally occur with little or no warning.  

Growing The Audience For Your News

The goal of the Airborne Partnership Initiative is to grow this program to include a significant portion, if not a majority, of the aviation world’s pivotal organizations, interests, and viewpoints.

“The Board is pleased to name Lisa as our next CEO after conducting a comprehensive succession planning process and believes this transition will ensure continued success for the Company. As a member of Textron’s executive leadership team for over 8 years, we witnessed Lisa play a key role in driving growth across her businesses and winning critical programs. On behalf of the Board, we look forward to working with her even more closely as she leads the company through this next phase of execution.” Source: R. Kerry Clark, Textron’s Lead Director, confirming Lisa Atherton as Textron's next President and CEO. 

Civilian And Foreign Performers Can’t Fill The Bill

With the shutdown of the U.S. government progressing into its fourth week, air shows across the country are feeling the bite as all U.S. military participation – both static and aerial performances – have been withdrawn for the third straight weekend and likely the fourth one approaching.

Isaacman, Duffy May Both Want Job

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur who was initially nominated for the role of NASA Administrator by President Donald Trump and then had his nomination withdrawn, met with Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy on October 13, who interviewed him again for the position.

Safety, Noise Still Big Concerns 6 Months After Fatal Heli-Tour Crash, Gives Anti-Aviation Folks Reason To Grab Spotlight

U.S. Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) sent letters to two agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General, requesting them to take immediate action to address safety risks and noise issues associated with helicopter traffic in New Jersey.

Manufacturer Expands Used Servicable Materials Inventory to Ease Pressure on Suppliers

In true Halloween fashion, a new Boeing program is looking to bring in more to-be-retired aircraft parts to give operators more steady access to replacements. The planemaker estimates the Used Serviceable Materials (USM) market to be worth upwards of $7 million, meaning the project could be a financial lifeline for both Boeing and commercial operators.