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May 23, 2025

Airborne 05.23.25: Global 8000, Qatar B747 Accepted, Aviation Merit Badge

 Also: Virtual FLRAA Prototype, IFR-Capable Autonomous A/C, NS-32 Crew, Golden Dome Missile Defense

 

 

Bombardier announced that the first production Global 8000 successfully completed its inaugural flight from its assembly center in Mississauga, Ontario. During the flight the aircraft performed a series of production test procedures and manipulation of all flight controls with test pilot Sandro Novelli at the controls. The Pentagon announced that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar that will be used by President Donald Trump after the Pentagon performs upgrades to include “proper security measures and functional mission requirements” according to a statement from the Department of Defense.

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Elektra Solar Trainer Flies 900 Miles Across Europe

Germany To Romania Flight Took 7 Legs, Longest 185 Miles

Elektra Solar GmbH, a solar-powered aircraft developer based in Landsberg, Germany, announced that its Elektra Solar Trainer aircraft successfully completed a 900-mile (1,500 km) trip from southwestern Germany through Austria and Hungary, terminating in Brasov, Romania.

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Jet-Powered Bike Takes Maiden Flight

Polish Startup Volonaut Unveils Star Wars Speeder Bike Look-Alike

No, it’s not April 1… a Polish aviation start-up recently unveiled a Star Wars-inspired flying bike by announcing its first successful flight. To bring it all together, at the controls for the maiden flight was an Imperial scout trooper. The design was created by renowned Polish innovator Tomasz Patan.

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Textron Gets BizJet Fleet Order From Aerolineas Ejecutivas

Agreement Signed For Mix Of Up To 12 Cessna Citation Models

Textron Aviation announced it entered into a purchase agreement with Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE), a leading business aviation company in Mexico, for up to 12 Cessna Citation business aircraft consisting of a mix of Latitude, CJ3 Gen2, and CJ3 Gen3 jets.

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Successful Maiden Flight For First Production Global 8000

Milestone Completed From Mississauga, Slated To Enter Service This Year

Bombardier announced on May 16 that the first production Global 8000 successfully completed its inaugural flight from its assembly center in Mississauga, Ontario. During the flight the aircraft performed a series of production test procedures and manipulation of all flight controls with test pilot Sandro Novelli at the controls.

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Suspected Arson Destroys Three Flight School Aircraft

Airways Aviation Academy Loses At Least Three Diamond DA-42s

In the early hours of May 20, France’s ESMA Airways Aviation Academy lost at least three of its twin-engine trainers to a suspected arson event. Luckily, no injuries were reported, but the flight school fleet has faced serious damage. In the meantime, the flight school is closed for business.

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Airborne-Flight Training 05.15.25: Ray Scholarship, Alto NG, Fighter Training

Also: FedEx Pilots, Army Restructuring, Alaska ANG, Incentive for ATC Hiring

EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida announced that the 2025 Ray Aviation Scholarship winner is Abdiel Hernandez from Tavares, Florida, a 16-year-old finishing up his sophomore year at Tavares High School. Abdiel has been a member of the EAA Chapter 534 youth program for some time and has taken several flights with their Young Eagles program. He has always had an interest in aviation, and wants to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot. DirectFly USA brought several of its best-sellers, the Alto NG, to this year’s SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. In the end, every s

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NBAA CAM Program Reaches 1,000 Certifications

Landmark For Group’s Biz Av Leadership Training Programs

Capt. Doug Rock of Cook Flight Operations became the 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager, or CAM, to complete the National Business Aviation Association’s training program that is recognized as a standard for leadership development in business aviation.

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Aero-TV: Former Army Aviator Debuts Kid’s Book Series

‘Helo Girls’ Books Bring Realistic Helicopter Adventures to Life

Kodey Bogart, a former US Army Warrant Officer and Blackhawk pilot, recently put her passion for helicopters on paper through a new children’s book series: The Helo Girls. The stories introduce young readers to the world of helicopter flight through real aviation skills and safety practices. Bogart's own aviation journey began when she joined the Army at 17 and took a morale flight, followed by surgery that opened the door to a flying career. She had a clear drive for the role, becoming the first female Pilot in Command for combat NVG operations in the Florida Ar

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Leonardo, Weststar To Expand, Modernize Malaysian Helo Fleet

Government Program Will Reach 28 Aircraft

Leonardo and its longtime partner Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia, announced at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, or LIMA, that they will be embarking on a significant expansion and modernization of the Government helicopter fleet, the largest ever for the manufacturer in the country.

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Airborne-Flight Training 05.15.25: Ray Scholarship, Alto NG, Fighter Training

Also: FedEx Pilots, Army Restructuring, Alaska ANG, Incentive for ATC Hiring

EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida announced that the 2025 Ray Aviation Scholarship winner is Abdiel Hernandez from Tavares, Florida, a 16-year-old finishing up his sophomore year at Tavares High School. Abdiel has been a member of the EAA Chapter 534 youth program for some time and has taken several flights with their Young Eagles program. He has always had an interest in aviation, and wants to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot. DirectFly USA brought several of its best-sellers, the Alto NG, to this year’s SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. In the end,

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NTSB Prelim: Piper J3C-65

Pilot Told His Friend That The Airplane Had A Slight Rightturning Tendency When He Let Go Of The Control Stick

On May 4, 2025, about 1325 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N98416 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The accident airplane and another airplane, piloted by the pilot’s friend, departed Eck Field (SN64) near Goddard, Kansas, and proceeded to Lucas Airport (38K) in Lucas, Kansas, 94 nm southeast of SN64.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.23.25)

Aero Linx: Ercoupe Owners Club We fly an airplane that was the peak of pre-World War II development. It took more than a decade and a half before the features of the Ercoupe were the norm in civil aviation. Yet the industry finally  followed. The members of the Ercoupe Owners Club provide each other mutual support as we keep these classic aircraft in the air. Along the way, we've found that Coupe people are a little bit special, themselves. 

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.23.25): On-Course Indication

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. 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.23.25)

“While we are relieved that no one was injured, the destruction of our aircraft will have severe consequences on our operations, and it is a personal blow to our dedicated team. We are fully cooperating with authorities and will take every measure necessary to ensure the future safety.” Source: Airways Aviation Group Founder and Chairman Romy Hawatt, commenting on the tragic crimes committewd against them... France’s ESMA Airways Aviation Academy lost at least three of its twin-engine trainers to a suspected arson event. Luckily, no injuries were reported, but the flight school fleet has faced serious damage.

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