Mentone Airport to Host the 63rd Annual Gathering to Close Out July

The Popular Rotorcraft Association (PRA) is getting ready to host its 63rd annual convention, featuring flight skill competitions, games, and other community-based activities. The event will run from July 30 to August 2nd at Indiana’s Mentone Airport (C92).

FBI Warns ‘Airline Ecosystem’ of the Scattered Spider Group

The FBI is warning the aviation industry that an infamous cybercriminal group, known as Scattered Spider, may be out to get it. The hackers are allegedly tricking airlines’ IT support into giving them access to sensitive data. The group gained notoriety in 2023 after breaching MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment.

Horizontal Flights Kick Off Market Readiness Program

Joby Aviation announced its electric air taxi successfully completed a series of VTOL wingborne trial flights in Dubai, signaling the start of its commercial market readiness activities in the region. These flights will contribute to the advancement of Joby’s readiness ahead of its anticipated first passenger flights in 2026.

Funding To Promote Safety, Sustainability, Growth Of Industry

The National Business Aviation Association lauded the Senate vote to approve several pro-aviation elements included in the revised budget reconciliation bill, saying the provisions will promote the growth, safety, and sustainability of the U.S. aviation industry.

Trump’s ‘Concorde Bill’ Lifts the Ban on Supersonic Flight Over Land

President Trump’s ‘Concorde Bill’ had a clear goal: to bring the idea of supersonic flight back onto the good side of the public… and investors. While a Concorde re-run would certainly be an exciting development, whether or not any manufacturers are up for the task remains debatable.

Also: Fred Smith Goes West, Brazilian Hot Air Balloon Accident, A-29 Super Tucano, 737 Replacement

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. 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 &ldquo

Becomes Sixth From Duncan Aviation To Receive Honor

Aircraft Sales & Acquisition Representative Doug Roth of Duncan Aviation has received one of the FAA’s most prestigious awards for aviation pros, the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, joining the distinguished group of veterans who exemplified their commitment to aviation excellence, flight safety, and operations.

Air Force Modernizes Capabilities With First Four Of Six Aircraft

Embraer announced it delivered the first four of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft ordered by the Paraguayan Air Force, in a ceremony held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital of Asunción and attended by President Santiago Peña.

What Goes Around, May Yet Come Back Around, Klyde

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Woojae Sohn Wins ‘Design the Ultimate Private Jet Interior’ Contest

Embry-Riddle freshman Woojae Sohn was recently handed $100,000 for winning Flexjet’s Project LXi, which aimed to pick an interior design for one of the carrier’s Gulfstream G650 jets. More than 150 contestants submitted their work for the competition.

Pilot Also Reported That Due To A Fuel Leak, The Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Were Not Used

On June 4, 2025, at 13:41 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-23, N2109P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Palm Bay, Florida. The commercial pilot was uninjured, and the sole passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, they had departed in the morning from the Front Royal-Warren County Airport (FRR), Front Royal, Virginia, and were heading to Boca Raton, Florida. The pilot reported that prior to departing FRR, they had filled both main fuel tanks for a total of 72 gallons of fuel. The pilot also reported that due to a fuel

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Reflections on War’s Collective Lessons and Cyclical Nature

The exigencies of war ought be colorblind. Inane social-constructs the likes of racism ought break down precipitously amongst men thrust together into combat’s equal-opportunity abattoir. Faced with a common, indiscriminate enemy, human beings ought perceive—suddenly, and with perfect clarity—the immateriality of color, creed, religion, and the myriad trivialities by which they fatuously divide themselves in peacetime. Alas, they do not. When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, when Kennedy was assassinate

Aero Linx: Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) Colorado Pilots Association was incorporated as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation in 1972. It is a statewide organization with over 700 members dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. Objectives of the organization are to promote aviation and flight safety, to protect the rights of pilots, and to be of assistance to the general public in aviation matters.

High Speed Taxiway A long radius taxiway designed and provided with lighting or marking to define the path of aircraft, traveling at high speed (up to 60 knots), from the runway center to a point on the center of a taxiway. Also referred to as long radius exit or turn-off taxiway. The high speed taxiway is designed to expedite aircraft turning off the runway after landing, thus reducing runway occupancy time. 

“Harry had such a vast knowledge of airplanes. From discussing aircraft values to moving airplanes from airport to airport, I learned so much from him. I never would be where I am in aerobatics without his encouragement.” Source: Aircraft Sales & Acquisition Representative Doug Roth of Duncan Aviation has received one of the FAA’s most prestigious awards for aviation pros, the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, joining the distinguished group of veterans who exemplified their commitment to aviation excellence, flight safety, and operations. Roth credits the late Harry Barr with having a more profound influence on his path than any other.