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Alexis Perez Suarez, a 43-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to violating national defense airspace knowingly and intentionally by flying a drone over the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 11, 2025 during the NFL’s Wild Card Game. Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin sentenced Suarez to one year of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and a $500 fine. Following the latest Paris Air Show, Boeing announced it is evaluating the possibility of restarting production of its giant C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift platform ten years after the last one was delivered to the U.S. Air Force. Hartzell Propeller is mov
H55, electric aircraft production company based in Switzerland, conducted a series of flights at Centennial Airport (KAPA) outside Denver, Colorado, where the airport elevation is 5,858 ft MSL on days that were 970 F and the resulting density altitude at takeoff was 9,500 ft. The aircraft took off smoothly and provided a climb of 500 fpm using a normal runway distance.
After 70 Years On the Market, There’s Still a Little Room for Improvement
Cessna’s long-running Skyhawk now features a solid-state dual electronic ignition system in all new production aircraft, reducing maintenance costs, improving efficiency, and adding another touch of polish for the type’s 70th anniversary. A dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft regardless of trim, replacing the dual magneto ignition system. Fewer moving parts, simplified solid-state electronics, and (probably) a reduction in weight all result in small improvements across the board, whether you're a lucky dog buying one brand-new in 2025, or one of the rest of us...scooping one up used in 30 years.
Operation Airdrop Brings Rapid Relief In Natural Disasters
Texas-based Operation Airdrop is part of the National Business Aviation Association’s Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database of individuals and organizations in business aviation that respond to calls for relief mobilization during major natural disasters.
Air India 787 Dreamliner Switches Moved To ‘Cutoff’ After Takeoff
In the wake of the preliminary report released by the India Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) indicating that the fuel switches for both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in June had been moved from ‘Run’ to ‘Cutoff,’ both Boeing and the FAA have said the fuel switches in Boeing commercial aircraft are safe.
Joby Aviation said it is scaling up its production of its aircraft by initiating production at its remodeled component plant in Dayton, Ohio, and will double the capacity at its main manufacturing facility in Marina, California, as it races competitors to roll out air taxi service in 2026.
Ohio-based drone manufacturer and commercial delivery service provider DEXA has gained FAA approval for BVLOS, or beyond visual line of sight, operations nationwide, eliminating the company’s need for visual ground observers as well as the requirement for approvals on a case-by-case basis.
Approved By Forest Service For Nationwide Aerial Firefighting Ops
CAL FIRE has begun converting its aircraft fleet to the AEM (Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp) MTP136D aerial firefighting radios. The state agency began testing the radios in 2024 and the radio received full approval from U.S. Forest Service in February 2025.
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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. Electra announced it has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research contract from the U.S. Army to leverage its development and testing expertise in advancing research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power
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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. Electra announced it has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research contract from the U.S. Army to leverage its development and testing expertise in advancing research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and p
From 2015 (YouTube Edition): E-Fest: The Greatest Indoor Airshow We've EVER Seen!
While at E-Fest 2015, it’s obvious that ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had a great time, and he talked with E-Fest committee member Frank Noll to get some background on this great event. Noll explained that E-Fest is an annual indoor electric R/C Festival that brings together about 250 pilots every February to fly, and to advance their sport. The event takes place at the University of Illinois Track and Field Armory in Champaign, Illinois. The primary sponsor of E-Fest is Hobbico, a major source of the equipment that makes flying indoor electric RC
The Flight Path Was Consistent With Low-Altitude Maneuvering
On June 18, 2025, about 0922 mountain standard time, a Cessna A150L airplane, N6436F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Three Points, Arizona. The student pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. A family member of the student pilot reported that the airplane departed from Ryan Field Airport (RYN), Tucson, Arizona, about 0900 mountain standard time on June 18, 2025. An alert notification (ALNOT) was issued the following day, June 19, 2025, at 1228, when the airplane was reported missing by a family member of the student pilot.
Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA)
We are the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering seaplane pilots across our great state. At MSPA, we pledge to work collectively to promote seaplane flying throughout Minnesota. Our goal is to serve as a central hub for seaplane pilots in Minnesota, offering knowledge, resources, and camaraderie.
Preferred IFR Routes
Routes established between busier airports to increase system efficiency and capacity. They normally extend through one or more ARTCC areas and are designed to achieve balanced traffic flows among high-density terminals. IFR clearances are issued on the basis of these routes except when severe weather avoidance procedures or other factors dictate otherwise. Preferred IFR Routes are listed in the Chart Supplement U.S., and are also available at https://www.fly.faa.gov/rmt/nfdc_preferred_routes_database.jsp. If a fli
“We’re a tight-knit community in the state. We’re all Texans. We’re all friends. We’re willing to help anytime. It felt like helping family...”
Source: TX supply flyer, Colton Miller, has been a professional pilot since the age of 19 and had known about Operation Airdrop for some time, but delivering relief aid during the recent flooding in central Texas is the first time he’s been able to participate. He flies for a major fractional charter company, and on this occasion he was able to pilot a Beech King Air based at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) owned by his friend Andy Smith.
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