Cutting-Edge Anomaly Detection Tool Strengthens Human Diagnostics

Savvy Aviation, a prominent piston engine analysis and maintenance provider, announced the release of its new cutting-edge anomaly detection tool called GADFLY, that uses AI to support and augment its expert human-led maintenance and diagnostics team.

PAFI Program Puts New Fuels Through Years of Testing Before Approval

The Federal Aviation Administration’s Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) is the only path for unleaded aviation fuels to clear regulatory hurdles… and it is not designed for shortcuts. Race Fuel Technology developer VP Racing is diving headfirst into this multi-year process with its UL100E unleaded avgas.

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The New York Times put out a video editorial that included mischaracterizations and misstatements regarding how general and business aviation contribute to the funding of the nation’s aviation system. But NBAA corrected them in a letter to the news organization. On Monday, August 11, what looks to have been a stall during landing left five aircraft damaged. The four passengers traveling in the Socata TBM-850 survived, with two suffering minor injuries. Flight tracking data shows that the TBM-850 went down while attempting to land at Kalispell City Airport in Mon

Shahed-136 Copy Hopes to Improve America’s Defenses

The US Air Force has put out a rather ambitious call to the industry to commission a one-to-one copy of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. This is a low-cost attack drone that Russia has been using heavily against Ukraine… and that the US wants to know just how to take down.

Older Helicopters Can Be Turned in for Credit Towards a Brand-New Model

Robinson Helicopter Company is working to make its modern technology more accessible by launching a Trade-In Program for customers. The deal covers the company’s most widely flown designs, including the R22 Beta II, R44 Cadet, R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, and R66.

Bolsters Lead Plane, Air Attack Fleet For Firefighting

Coulson Aviation USA announced its acquisition of five Cessna Citation 550 aircraft from the Canadian Government with the aim of expanding its fleet of jet-powered Lead Plane and Air Attack aircraft and strengthening its position as one of the world’s largest aerial firefighting companies.

Prelim EU Pact Follows Admin’s July News Of Aerospace Relief

The National Business Aviation Association praised the Trump Administration on its release of the Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade with the European Union that includes returning to zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and parts beginning September 1.

Replacing Aging Aircraft In Country’s Defense Force

The Government of New Zealand announced plans to modernize parts of its aviation defensive capabilities with the purchase of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The purchases are worth a total of NZ$2.7 billion / US$1.6 billion.

On Final Approach To The Hospital’s Helipad, (Helicopter Pilot) Heard And Felt Something Impact The Upper Portion Of The Helicopter

Analysis: The purpose of the helicopter flight was a medical resupply for a local hospital. According to the pilot of the helicopter, while on final approach to the hospital’s helipad, he heard and felt something impact the upper portion of the helicopter. After the impact sound, the pilot reported seeing a small black object fall down the right side of the windscreen. The pilot continued the approach to the helipad and landed uneventfully.

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): From China to Wittman Field, Singer Introduces the Nanchang CJ-6A

From 1954 until 1958, the Nanchang Aircraft Factory build the Soviet Yak-18 under license as the CJ-5; however, with increasing advancements in jet pilot training, Chinese engineers quickly realized that improvements to the performance and design would be necessary in order to meet the needs of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.

Aero Linx: Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events on earth. We are Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, and each year over 200,000 visitors flock to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener” or “Spring Break for Pilots.”

On-Course Indication An indication on an instrument, which provides the pilot a visual means of determining that the aircraft is located on the centerline of a given navigational track, or an indication on a radar scope that an aircraft is on a given track. 

“Developing UL100E has required an exacting level of precision, both in the VP lab here in Texas and through PAFI’s rigorous testing structure. The PAFI process has been challenging, but it's validated the strength of our approach and the robustness of UL100E. It’s incredibly rewarding to see this fuel perform consistently across such a wide range of platforms.” Source: Mark Walls, Director of R&D at VP Racing, commenting as the Federal Aviation Administration’s Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) is the only path for unleaded aviation fuels to clear regulatory hurdles… and it is not designed for shortcuts. Race Fuel Technology developer VP Racing is diving headfirst into this multi-ye