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July 25, 2025

Airborne 07.25.25: Avidyne Vantage 12, Is Fly-Inn An AeroBnB?, B-25 Miss Mitchell

Also: Pratt & Whitney 747SP, Gratia Aero, Robinson/MagniX, Jack Pelton Part5
 
 
The Avidyne Vantage 12 is finally certified and will shortly be shipping out so that aging Cirrus airframes can get updated with big 12 inch screens, stunning synthetic vision and a list of capabilities that can’t but help to impress. Avidyne’s Dan Schwinn gives us an update. Want to travel with your plane and have all the aero-comforts of a pilot home, to boot, Fly-Inn has a rental program that matches traveling pilots with rental homes on or near airports, often with hangars and other attractions…. Kind of an AeroBnB kind of thing…. And we can’t wait to try it. The history of WWII and the aircraft that fought a global war

Boeing Sees Continued Global Demand For Aviation Personnel

2.4 Million Pilots, AMTs, Cabin Crew Needed Over Next 20 Years

Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook, or PTO, forecasts a continuation of demand for aviation personnel across all areas of the industry as long-term air travel grows. The report expects that nearly 2.4 million pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew will be needed to meet the demands of commercial fleet changes and to sustain the global workforce.

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ACI’s Aviators Codes Of Conduct Now Resides At Florida Tech

Partnership With Evans Library Houses Full Collection In Online Repository

The Aviators Code Initiative and the Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology announced a new collaboration that will permanently house the full collection of ACI materials including the Aviators Model Code Of Conduct in the library’s online Scholarship Repository. The announcement was made at this week’s EAA AirVenture airshow and fly-in at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Savvy Aviation Pushes GA Maintenance into the 21st Century

AI- Early Detection Maintenance Works to Solve Technician Shortage

Mike Busch, Savvy Aviation founder and seasoned A&P/IA, is on a mission to modernize general aviation (GA) maintenance and support the often-overlooked GA mechanic community. With the acute shortage of A&P mechanics posing a major threat to GA aircraft owners, Busch believes the answer lies in supporting the shops, not just the owners.

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H55 and Bristell Show Off Certified Version of B23

Operators Offered a ‘Dual Offering’ in Electric/ICE Aircraft

The team brought out their fully electric B23 Energic, using an H55 propulsion system, as well as a standard combustion-engined Bristell B23. They say they're the only ones around with GA aircraft certified under CS/FAR-23 in both iterations, whether you want to recharge or refuel after a flight. They advertise it as a great high-low combination for flight schools: The B23 Energic is a 2-seater with the kind of range that makes it perfect for short hops and pattern work, while the full-fledged gas engine makes long cross country flights an easy out-and-back affair.

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NBAA Praises FAA MOSAIC Final Rule Release

Duffy Announces Completion At EAA AirVenture

After U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced the completion of the FAA’s MOSAIC rule expanding light sport aircraft category, sport pilot privileges, as well as other aspects of general aviation at the EAA AirVenture airshow and fly-in at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the National Business Aviation Association released a statement praising the news.

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Trade-A-Plane Introduces Aircraft Logbook Data Service

Real-Time Data Access Streamlines Purchase Process

Trade-A-Plane and Crewchief Systems introduced the launch of Crewchief Intelligence, a new platform that provides prospective buyers and sellers secure access to fully vetted digital logbook data on an individual aircraft’s engine, avionics, and airframe.

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Blue Origin Announces Crew For NS-34 Mission

Two Flying Again With Businessmen, Meteorologist, Teacher, Adventurer

Blue Origin announced the crew that will fly on its upcoming New Shepard NS-32 Mission. Those include Arvi Bahal, Gokhan Erdem, Deborah Martorell, Lionel Pitchford, J.D. Russel, and H.E. Justin Sun, who submitted the winning bid for the very first New Shepard seat in 2021.

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CiES Fuels ANN's Oshkosh 2025 Special Event Coverage

CiES Has Pioneered Life Saving Technology Of Use To Pilots All Over The World... Booth 3119 CiES: CiES Inc. is the global leader in digital fuel quantity sensors for general aviation. With over 50,000 aircraft flying our technology, CiES sets the industry benchmark for accuracy, reliability, and FAA-certified performance. Our patented magnetic field sensor technology provides full-range, precise fuel level readings—eliminating the guesswork and inconsistencies of legacy float systems. Trusted by leading OEMs including Cirrus Aircraft, Textron Aviation (Cessna), and Tecnam, CiES sensors are found in both new aircraft and retrofit installations.

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Piper Logs Largest Order In Its History

Large Orders, New Partners, Educational Programs, and New Planes

Piper Aircraft took the stage with some major announcements at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture, with one of the biggest announcements (and orders) in the company’s history, along with some other announcements regarding the partnerships that have developed more recently.

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best of OSH25: The Signia Strategy

The Continuing Evolution of Hartzell

By Gene Yarbrough Signia Aerospace's strategic acquisition of several Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities marks a significant milestone in its efforts to expand and enhance its offerings within the general aviation sector. The move complements the Hartzell Aviation suite of companies, particularly focusing on propeller technology, innovative product development, and integration of advanced systems such as Whirlwind Propellers, E-Mag ignition systems, and other key components aimed at improving aircraft performance and reliability.

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Airborne-Flight Training 07.17.25: Dual Ignition C172, CFI-ATP Course, FAA Boss

Also: Adventure Pilot iFly EFB X7, Endorsements Made Easy, H55 B23 Energic, Kings & USAF

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. It replaces the older dual magneto ignition system, reducing the number of moving parts and simplifying electrics for longer maintenance intervals, more even fuel burn, and even a touch of increased perfo

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Newly-Public AIRO Group Drops a Cargo Drone

Extra Cash Will Flow Straight Back Into Aircraft R&D

After launching its IPO in April, Aerospace technologies developer AIRO Group is attending its first EAA Oshkosh AirVenture as a publicly traded company…and it wasn’t going to let the extra attention go to waste. The company has unveiled a new, mid-mile cargo drone expected to hit the market in coming years.

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Pilot Mall Intro's High Flying Models To ANN Sponsor Lineup

High-Flying Models By PilotMall.com: Honoring Aviation's Legacy

We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich aviation heritage through stunning mahogany wood scale replicas. Our models — from general aviation and military aircraft to airliners, corporate jets, and spacecraft are designed to evoke wonder, stir memories, and inspire awe. Every model is a true work of art, crafted with an unwavering eye for detail to faithfully represent the original aircraft. Our passion for quality shines through, with each piece hand-built by master craftsmen using only the fi

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Airborne-Flight Training 07.17.25: Dual Ignition C172, CFI-ATP Course, FAA Boss

Also: Adventure Pilot iFly EFB X7, Endorsements Made Easy, H55 B23 Energic, Kings & USAF

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. It replaces the older dual magneto ignition system, reducing the number of moving parts and simplifying electrics for longer maintenance intervals, more even fuel burn, and even a touch of increase

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Classic Aero-TV: Starting 'em Young - Aero-Education for K-12 Students

From 2016 (YouTube Version): The Aspen Aerospace Alliance Motivate Students towards STEM Subjects…

Here’s a video that runs a little longer than our normal Aero-Minute because it’s a subject that’s fascinating and could make a difference in the lives of children in our school systems. This video is about an organization called the ‘Aspen Aerospace Alliance’ that has set a goal to bring aviation into the lives of schoolchildren ranging from elementary through high school. ANN News Editor,

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NTSB Final Report: Schweizer SGS 1-26C

Glider Overran The Departure End Of The Runway And Impacted Terrain

Analysis: The pilot reported that while maneuvering the glider for landing on runway 27, he encountered unexpected lift and then used a side slip maneuver to descend. He descended too low to continue the approach, so he maneuvered to land on runway 9 and landed about two-thirds of the way down the runway. The glider overran the departure end of the runway and impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.25.25)

Aero Linx: Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) The Airborne Public Safety Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational, individual membership organization, founded in 1968 to support and encourage the use of aircraft in public safety. Currently over 3,000 members strong from the international to the local level. We provide networking systems, educational seminars, and product expositions that members find invaluable.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.25.25): Discrete Code

Discrete Code As used in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS), any one of the 4096 selectable Mode 3/A aircraft transponder codes except those ending in zero zero; e.g., discrete codes: 0010, 1201, 2317, 7777; nondiscrete codes: 0100, 1200, 7700. Nondiscrete codes are normally reserved for radar facilities that are not equipped with discrete decoding capability and for other purposes such as emergencies (7700), VFR aircraft (1200), etc.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.25.25)

“The long-awaited final rule, MOSAIC, is the culmination of decades of FAA and industry light-sport aircraft and sport pilot certification efforts and the result of an over 20-year successful safety record of light-sport category aircraft. In addition to expanding privileges for sport pilots and capabilities for light-sport category aircraft, the rule will play a crucial role in development of innovative technology for the cockpit.” Source: Doug Carr, NBAA Senior Vice President of Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations for NBAA, commenting on the recent announcement of FAA's long-awaited MOSAIC regs.

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