Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Just over three months after hitting the market, Piper Aircraft’s diesel-powered multi-engine trainer has logged its first domestic order.
The deal will deliver five of the Seminole DX aircraft to Florida-based Skyborne Airline Academy. The Seminole DX was unveiled at this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture. Designed to run on JET A and JET A-1 (with SAF approval in progress), the trainer’s twin DeltaHawk DHK4A180 engines offer about 40% better fuel efficiency than typical avgas piston engines. The FAA is looking to begin the first phase of what is shaping up to be a very expensive move, aiming to get part of its workforce situated in the DoT headquarters by early December. The agency confirmed the relocation in August as a means to improve collaboration and address safety concerns with its aging facilities. France’s largest air traffic controller union has called off plans for a three-day walk-out, an action that airlines say could have been felt by upwards of 100,000 passengers. The group was reportedly able to hash out pay and work conditions issues with the nation’s aviation authority and reach an agreement with
executives. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Airborne 10.08.25 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Wednesday, October 8th, 2025... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- Piper Logs First US Order for its Diesel-Powered Seminole
- FAA May Soon Relocate Its First Wave of Employees to DOT HQ
- French Air Traffic Controllers Ditch Plans to Strike
- New NOTAM Service Breezes Through Initial Testing
- Boeing Seeks Wiggle Room in Its FAA-Mandated 737 Production Cap
- RNZAF NH90 Helicopters Set Record Across Tasman Sea
- ATC Sick Days Begin to Rise Amid Govt Shutdown
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