Questionable Policies Could Stall Years-Old Plane Orders

Confusion regarding recent on-and-off tariff policies in the US has caused unintentional disruption to aircraft deliveries. With modern jets costing tens of millions, smacking new charges onto imports would put a significant strain on both manufacturers and operators.

Aircraft Deliveries Could Be Stalled by Political and Supply Chain Pressures

Boeing delivered 130 commercial jets in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations and marking a sharp rebound from the same period last year. The company also handed over 26 defense and space systems, also ahead of forecasts. Still, challenges remain as the threat of a new trade conflict evolves.

Signs Contract For Additional Six DA40 NG Aircraft To CAE

Diamond Aircraft announced the successful completion of deliveries to flight training provider CAE of the seventh and final DA42-VI aircraft, to close out an order made by CAE in 2024. Beyond that, CAE signed another contract for an additional six Diamond DA40 NG aircraft.

South African R44 Crashed Due to an Unsecured Penguin Hitting Controls

Nearly three months after a Robinson R44 helicopter went down in Bird Island, South Africa, investigators determined that an ‘unsecured penguin’ was to blame. And yes, before anyone asks, the penguin was not harmed. Neither were the passengers.

EAA Publishes 2025 AirVenture Mass Arrival Schedule

Continuing a long-standing AirVenture tradition, the Experimental Aircraft Association has finalized its arrival schedule for herds of like aircraft to fly into the 2025 airshow. The organization has set out 10-20 minute blocks for each of the five groups. Many other coordinated arrivals will inevitably be arranged by various aviation communities.

Invader Squadron Working On "Night Mission" Since 2021

The Commemorative Air Force Invader Squadron in Fort Worth, Texas, is nearing completion of its restoration of the Douglas A-26 Invader "Night Mission" to get it ready for this year’s air show season. Much work has been done and the aircraft should be in the air again soon.

Superfortress to Stop in Delaware and New Jersey in May

The B-29 Superfortress that we all know and love, Doc, is making its way around the nation with a History Restored Tour. Organizers have recently added several more stops to DOC’s schedule, including next month in Delaware and New Jersey.

Vaughn College Becomes Fifth to Receive FAA Certification Under New Program

A small college in Queens was recently given the federal green light to begin training air traffic controllers, allowing them to skirt moving out to Oklahoma for the FAA academy. This is the fifth location to be approved under a new effort to boost hiring. After graduation, qualified students could be placed straight into FAA facilities or apply to work in Federal Contract Towers.  

Also: Aura Aero, Gleim DPE, AviationStart

The big news at SnF25 revolves around Deltahawk’s HUGE move in pushing forward with STC retrofits for two of GA’s most pivotal airframes, the Cessna 172 and 182. Flight schools, take note, how would you like a C172 that’s about 40% more efficient? Yes, there was a MOSAIC Forum at Sun ’n Fun... the one hour session took all of 18 minutes just to introduce a number of folks we already know... and provided only minimal data on the state of MOSAIC... which is still AWOL until some unknown time in the future. Hopefully; we’ll see it at Oshkosh but insiders call that expectation, ‘op

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): What's Holding YOU Back From Your Dream Of Flight?

While at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, shares a conversation with us that he had with Sean O'Donnell, a pilot and representative for Able Flight. In this video, we see an interesting airplane called the Sky Arrow, and we also hear the fantastic and poignant story of an organization called, Able Flight.

Also: Affordable Flying Expo, Direct Fly USA, Alpha Systems AOA, Dimor Vandalized

John, Martha, and Barry keep us up to date on some exciting scholarship and educational programs… some involving both NAFI and WAI. And they have details about their third seminar at sea program… It’s been going on for a while, but a hard push by at least one company to institute landing fees at GAA airports across America while deservedly earning the enmity of flyers everywhere… and some of the inside details are truly questionable. The road to an ATC job can be convoluted, but as a profession, it’s a solid prospect. Now there is an educati

Upon Touchdown, The Right Wing Impacted The Water, Spinning The Airplane, And Collapsing The Right Float

Analysis: The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection of the float-equipped airplane. After engine start, warm up, and taxi, he began his takeoff roll from the lake. The pilot said the airplane took longer than normal to take off and once he was airborne his airspeed was only about 40-45 miles per hour. When he lowered the nose of the airplane to gain airspeed, the “right wing started to wave up and down,” consistent with a stall.

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It’s fast... and getting faster, but the Velocity folks are now flying yet another version of the Twin Velocity.... This one with dual turboprop powerplants! It’s brand new and the bird is in development right now, but the initial results are promising. The late Frank Robinson’s little helicopter company has grown remarkably.... And has gone WAY past what he told us he originally envisioned for Robinson Helicopters. With a new R88 model just announced and new leadership, RHC has much to talk about. Panel space in our airplanes comes at a premium... especially the experimenta

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There is quite a race among the latest generation of slick tandem speedsters and the Blackshape Prime appears poised to wrest its share of the market… at high speed. Our friend Don Fielden has a few full-time jobs…managing the IT for SUN n FUN, acting as distributor for the AeroPup, and now adding an avionics line to his list of offerings. Let’s take a look at what Colonel Don has to offer… Not sure how far you have to go to reach terra firma? Stadia will tell you… Stadia uses infrared LIDAR (laser radar) to measure your altitude above ground withi

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“The pilot conducted a risk assessment of the flight; however, he omitted to include the carriage (transportation) of the penguin on-board... the cyclic pitch control lever advanced to the far-right position. The helicopter rolled to the right and the pilot could not recover timeously.” Source: Part of the investigative report into a bizarre accident involving an R44... and a penguin. On January 19, the R44 Raven II took off for what was supposed to be an aerial surveillance flight. A pilot and three passengers were on board, with one of them bringing a penguin on board to transport it back to Port Elizabeth. To do so, they set the penguin inside a cardboard box with holes that was placed on a passenger’s lap.&n