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February 19, 2025

Airborne 02.19.25: Piper Rudder AD, IAC Champ's, Blue Origin Cuts

Also: FAA Cuts, CAF Jayhawk Wing, Drug Pilot, Senators Want More ATC

The FAA rejected most comments submitted by the community of Piper aircraft owners and vested interests when it issued the final version of its Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-02-11. The AD affects a wide range of aircraft, from the J-3 to PA-22 Tri-Pacers and Colts with rudder posts made of 1025 carbon steel and requires those rudders to be replaced or modified. The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) has announced a schedule change for the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. The event, originally set for September 21-26, will now take place from September 28 to October 3 at Salina Regional Airport (SLN) in Kansas. The adjustment was made to accommodate th

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Delta CRJ Flips Inverted During Landing At Toronto Pearson

Eight Injured, No Fatalities In Bizarre Accident In High Winds

A Bombardier CL-600 Regional Jet CRJ-900LR operated by DEndeavor Air as a Delta Connection flight traveling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Minnesota, experienced a collapse of the right main landing gear during arrival at Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Ontario, and ended up flipping inverted on the runway.

Rumors Fly for a Southwest Merger

Southwest Potentially Opening Discussions With JetBlue or Breeze

After a Southwest executive board meeting, rumors of a potential merger with another low-cost carrier quickly began to gain traction. Stakeholders are looking at JetBlue and Breeze Airways as the top two candidates for the tie-up. The theory opened when a Southwest flight attendants union board member posted hints about major developments on social media.

Helo In DC Tragedy May Have Missed ATC Instruction

Altimeter Error In Black Hawk Also Possible Factor

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a news briefing that the crew of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in the mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., on January 29, may have missed crucial radio calls from air traffic controllers in the seconds just before the accident. There also appears to be confusion over the exact altitude the helicopter was flying when the collision occurred.

Lunacy: Rep. Swalwell Claims ‘All Crashes are Trump’s Fault’

Social Media Post References Several Recent Aircraft Crash Fatalities

California Representative Eric Swalwell is once again making headlines—this time for blaming President Donald Trump for a fatal small aircraft crash in Covington, Georgia, over the weekend. While aviation investigators are working to determine the actual cause, Swalwell took a more straightforward approach: Trump did it.

Gogo | Satcom Direct Renews Agreement With Luxaviation

Provides Greater Flexibility For Global Connectivity Options

Gogo Business Aviation|Satcom Direct announced the signing of a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Luxaviation Group that extends the relationship begun between the business aviation operator and Satcom Direct (SD) in 2021. The renewal provides Luxaviation with enhanced flexibility and access to additional connectivity solutions since the recent joining of the two connectivity providers.

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DOT Head Duffy Requests Meeting With Boeing’s Ortberg

Secretary Wants Report Of Company Status On Safety, Quality Issues

New U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has extended a request for Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg to meet with him in Washington, D.C., for talks concerning the status of actions Boeing has taken to address safety and quality issues that have plagued the company the past several years.

Final Douglas A-20 In Accident During WBCA Air Show

Pilot Injured After a Mid-Air ‘Mechanical Issue’ Forces an Emergency Landing

The last airworthy Douglas A-20 light bomber went down in Laredo, Texas, after a “mechanical issue” forced its pilot to execute an emergency landing. The accident occurred during the WBCA Stars and Stripes Air Show on February 16. After the recent crash, the collection may be grounded once and for all.

Textron To Open New Service Facility At Essendon Fields

Expanding In Australia For More Capacity

Textron Aviation announced it will be building a larger and modernized service facility at Melbourne Essendon Fields Airport (YMEN) in Melbourne, Australia, to optimize support for its customers of Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker aircraft.

Airborne-NextGen 02.11.25: Another Drone Bust, NAS Reform, Moon Rover

Also: Boeing Losing Space Biz?, Evolito-Flying Whales, OK AAM, Wingcopter LiDAR

A 43-year-old Baltimore man is up against felony charges for flying his unregistered drone over the Ravens vs Steelers playoff game on January 11. Busting the stadium’s flight restriction will land the drone’s pilot up to three years in federal prison. Authorities noticed an unapproved and unidentified drone more than 400 feet above the stadium during the game’s third quarter. Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO and Secretary of President Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, has pledged to make “rapid safety upgrades” to the US air traf

Airborne-NextGen 02.11.25: Another Drone Bust, NAS Reform, Moon Rover

Also: Boeing Losing Space Biz?, Evolito-Flying Whales, OK AAM, Wingcopter LiDAR

A 43-year-old Baltimore man is up against felony charges for flying his unregistered drone over the Ravens vs Steelers playoff game on January 11. Busting the stadium’s flight restriction will land the drone’s pilot up to three years in federal prison. Authorities noticed an unapproved and unidentified drone more than 400 feet above the stadium during the game’s third quarter. Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO and Secretary of President Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, has pledged to make “rapid safety upgrades” to the US a

Classic Aero-TV: Just Like The 'Real' Thing – Redbird/Disney’s ‘Dusty’ FlightSim

From 2014 (YouTube Version) -- Disclaimer: No Matter What He Tells You, Tom Patton Is Not A Certified Firefighting Pilot

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton checked out what was going on at the Redbird Flight Simulation display. Tom talked with Josh Harnagel, the Director of Online Marketing for Redbird Flight Simulations. Redbird is becoming known as the innovator in aviation simulation and in the way simulation is used in flight training. However, as important as flight simulation can be, it’s also a lot of fun. Harnagel said they were approached by the Walt Disney Company to produce a simulation program to be used in

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NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-32-300

The Main Wreckage Came To Rest At The Base Of A Mountain Ridge

On January 2, 2025, about 1230 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4151R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Round Mountain, Nevada. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was the subject of an ALNOT (alert notice) that was issued on January 6, 2025 and was subsequently cancelled on January 16, 2025 after the airplane was located by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.19.25)

Aero Linx: Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST)

The Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) is a public–private initiative to enhance worldwide flight operations safety in all segments of the vertical flight industry. Team members comprise international regional safety teams; safety authorities, including civil aviation authorities; and other industry stakeholders that work to improve global vertical flight safety.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.19.25): NonApproach Control Tower

NonApproach Control Tower Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. Nonapproach control towers also separate aircraft operating under instrument flight rules clearances from approach controls and centers. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.19.25)

“I've requested that the Boeing CEO come to D.C. as soon as possible to provide a full accounting of the steps the company is taking to address its quality and safety issues. Following that, I will visit Boeing myself to evaluate firsthand the measures being implemented to ensure its planes meet the highest safety standards.”

Source: A statement associated with the request for Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg to meet with New U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in Washington, D.C., for talks concerning the status of actions Boeing has taken to address safety and quality i

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