First Products Include Flybox Avionics, Aeropup Bushplane

Don “The Colonel” Fielden, owner of Fielden Aero, who started the company after retiring from the Air Force. Their first product was the Australian bush plane kit called the Aeropup so he named it the Aeropup USA.

Manufacturer Displays B23 Energic With Solar Impulse’s H55 EPU

Czech aircraft manufacturer Bristell is showcasing its fully electric, Part 23-certified B23 Energic as a focal point of its SUN ‘n FUN expo display. The two-seat trainer is slated to begin initial deliveries in 2027 in the US and Canada. The Bristell showcase is located at Booth MD-009B in the Outdoor Section of Manufacturers.

MotoArt Launches Tags Made from a Stabilator of The World’s Fastest Plane

MotoArt, a company that designs and creates authentic memorabilia from retired aircraft, recently announced that it would be returning the SR-71 to its PlaneTags collection. The launch will go live three times before the year ends, with the addition of a couple of giveaways along the way.

Hat Improves Audio Clarity and Suppresses Engine Noise

Most presentations in the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview were centered around new aircraft and aircraft-related creations. So, when a man in a hat comes on stage to say that he has designed a product that will change the audio game for GA pilots, you know you’re about to hear something pretty interesting.

Kings to Host Third Annual Aviation Event Aboard the Majestic Princess Cruise

The sweethearts of aviation education, John and Martha King, have committed to a third year of the Envision Flight Conference. For the second time in a row, the week-long event will be hosted on the Majestic Princess cruise ship. Along the way, cruise-goers will listen to presentations from numerous guest speakers.

Safety Program Building Up A Groundswell of Pilot Awareness and Proficiency

The Experimental Aviation Association has thrown in their lot along with the NBAA, and more to promote the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety. The roster has grown to more than a dozen distinct mission-oriented aviation organizations, pushing their members to engage with at least 15 to 60 minutes of their time to “sharpen their focus on safe flight operations by reviewing at least one of more than three dozen carefully curated safety videos, articles, and more at GAsafe.org.” 

Also: Airshow Loss, EAA’s Aviation Museum, China Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter, FAA Study at SnF25

Bridger Aerospace, one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, has deployed several aircraft to actively support wildfire containment efforts in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Two CL-415EAF Super Scooper aircraft flew to Oklahoma on March 11 to join a Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA), and one MMA  was dispatched to New Mexico to begin operations there to enhance that state’s firefighting response capabilities. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) awards the annual prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for the greatest achievement

Introduces Wireless Chargers And More

Ash Vij, Founder and President of Guardian Avionics, presented updates at the Innovation Preview segment of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, on March 31, recapping some of the 25-year history of the company including its CO detectors.

Covers Weapons Systems Trainer Management, Engineering, Maintenance

CAE announced it has been awarded a contract by the New Zealand Defence Force to deliver simulator maintenance and support services to the Royal New Zealand Air Force for its C-130J Weapons Systems Trainer at the RNZAF Base Auckland.

Accepts Delivery of 52nd Fighter Jet For National Defense

Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the final two F-35A stealth fighter jets to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, fulfilling Norway’s commitment under the F-35 partner nation program of record, the first to do so.

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Also: Airshow Loss, EAA’s Aviation Museum, China Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter, FAA Study at SnF25

Bridger Aerospace, one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, has deployed several aircraft to actively support wildfire containment efforts in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Two CL-415EAF Super Scooper aircraft flew to Oklahoma on March 11 to join a Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA), and one MMA  was dispatched to New Mexico to begin operations there to enhance that state’s firefighting response capabilities. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) awards the annual prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for the greatest achi

Also: Ford Tri-Motor, Helmet PURSUIT, AK UL Fuel Concerns, Malaysia MAX Buy

Two Alpha Jets with the Patrouille de France collided during a training exercise on Tuesday March 25, 2025, near Air Base 113 in Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne) and both aircraft were destroyed. Video posted on social media showed the six aircraft completing what looked like a loop maneuver when two of the jets trailing the formation hit each other. Ohio has officially designated the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state’s official airplane, further reinforcing Dayton’s role in aviation history. The bill was passed on March 19 in the Ohio House of Representatives with

Also: 2025 SnF Innovation Preview, Nat'l Aeronca Convention, Wright Flyer III, Ford Tri-Motor

With a new political reality sweeping Washington, DC, and that doesn’t even include the efforts of Elon Musk, there are some serious questions about the future of MOSAIC. During our live coverage of the Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Tradeshow, last week, we had the opportunity to talk to “Mr. Regulation” AEA’s regulatory expert, Ric Peri... and a guy we’re certain has a better handle on the regulatory environment than ANYONE speaking publicly. The China-based Shang Gong Group has acquired the assets of Germa

From 2016 (YouTube Version): CAUTION -- Everything You Thought You Knew About Aerodynamics Is About To Be Tested...

When ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, attended the AMA Expo 2016, he probably never expected to get a lesson on advanced aerodynamics at a show that featured recreational radio controlled airplanes. However, he learned some amazing things about new aerodynamic research and is sharing it with you in this video. Jim visited with, Albion Bowers, who is the Chief Scientist at NASA Armstrong. Among other things, Bowers is working on a program titled, ‘Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Lower Drag.’  

Loss Of Engine Power Due To The Separation And Ingestion Of An Air Filter Retaining Bracket

Analysis: The pilot reported that about 40 ft above ground level (agl) during the initial climb from the grass airstrip, engine cylinder Nos. 2 and 3 lost power. About 10 seconds later, engine cylinder Nos. 1 and 4 lost power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude. He switched fuel tanks in an attempt to regain engine power but noted no change in the engine performance. The airplane impacted trees beyond the departure end of the runway and sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage.

Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft. The UK Air Display scene is flourishing, with more air displays taking place in this country every year than in the whole of the rest of Europe put together. By this means, larg

Precision Approach Radar Radar equipment in some ATC facilities operated by the FAA and/or the military services at joint-use civil/military locations and separate military installations to detect and display azimuth, elevation, and range of aircraft on the final approach course to a runway. This equipment may be used to monitor certain nonradar approaches, but is primarily used to conduct a precision instrument approach (PAR) wherein the controller issues guidance instructions to the pilot based on the aircraft's position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth), the glidepath (elevation), and the distance (range) from the touchdown point on the runway as displayed on the radar scope. 

“The first SR-71 we came out with, Lockheed came to us and said, ‘How did you get this?’ And, so, we actually had to delay the launch to get Lockheed’s approval, so these are all, you know, licensed by Lockheed Martin.” Source: Dave Hall, CEO of MotoArt PlaneTags, explaining some of the history about the Plane Tags now offered that were built with real SR-71 componentry.