Four Countries Will Be Represented On Fourth Private Flight

NASA and its international partners announced the approval of the four crew members for the next Axiom Space private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than the spring of 2025.

Pilot and Passenger Escape SR-22 After Crash

On January 29, a Cirrus SR-22T with two on board went down near California’s Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Luckily, a police officer conducting a traffic stop nearby was able to assist the victims just before the aircraft exploded. The SR-22 has since been identified as tail number N124LZ, owned by Lima Zulu Aircraft Corporation.

CAF R4D ‘Ready 4 Duty’ Will Headline At 11 Stops In UK

Folks in England are eagerly looking forward to this year’s airshow season which promises to bring some very interesting and historic aircraft from the U.S., with the early part showcasing the Commemorative Air Force’s Douglas R4D ‘Ready 4 Duty’ leading the ‘Navy to Victory’ tour.

Voice and Flight Data Recorders Retrieved from Airliner and Black Hawk

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators are getting their first look at cockpit audio and flight data recordings after divers successfully pulled black boxes from the fatal Potomac crash. All three have been taken to the lab and seem to be in good condition.

GAMA and EBAA Study Warns Against Needlessly Restrictive Caps

A recent study revealed that business aviation has a nearly $104 billion impact on the European economy. However, EU proposals to cap short-haul flights and restrict airport slots threaten these benefits. The policies could jeopardize up to €120 billion in foreign investments and 104,000 jobs by 2030.

Enhances Safety, Efficiency Of Firefighting And Rescue Missions

Vita Inclinata, based in Broomfield, Colorado, announced that it deployed 16 of its Vita Rescue System (VRS) units to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for its Firehawk fleet to improve the agency’s safety and efficiency in aerial firefighting and rescue missions.

Delivers High Quality Audio At 142 dB

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corporation (AEM) announced the introduction of its most efficient loudspeaker to date, known as the Loud Hailer System (LHS41) is the newest in loudspeaker system technology. It builds on the high performance of AEM’s existing family of loudspeakers and delivers high audio quality at an impressive sound pressure level of 142 dB.

Three Receive Free Admission To Professional Development Event

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the three recipients of its 2025 Leadership Conference Scholarship, selected by the association’s Business Aviation Management Committee.

As He Lifted The Tailwheel Off The Ground, The Airplane Immediately Turned Left And Departed The Runway

Analysis: The pilot stated that, during takeoff from a 40-ft-wide runway and just as he lifted the tailwheel off the ground, the airplane immediately turned left and departed the runway. The airplane bounced hard and fractured the right main landing gear, coming to rest upright in a corn field. There was a right crosswind at the time of departure and the right wing lifted as soon as the tailwheel left the ground...

From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Rans Aircraft Tests S-21 Wing On Raven Airplane…

Rans Aircraft has been developing a new, all-metal wing for its S-21 Outbound airplane, but without the full airplane available for flight testing, the company attached the wing to a Raven aircraft to put it through its paces. Randy Schlitter, CEO of Rans Aircraft, told ANN news editor Tom Patton at AirVenture that piecemeal flight testing of airplane components is a way to reduce the number of unknowns when the new airplane is ready for testing. A

Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as PJs, are the only DoD elite combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full spectrum Personnel Recovery (PR) to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. These Battlefield Airmen are the most highly trained and versatile Personnel Recovery specialists in the world. Pararescue is the nation's force of choice to execute the most perilous, demanding, and extreme rescue missions anytime, anywhere across the globe. The 500+ PJs are assigned to Guardian Angel and Special Tactics Squadrons throughout the Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Air Force components. They operate most often as independent teams but routinely serve alongside with other US and Allied Special Operations Forces.

Class E Generally, if the airspace is not Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D, and it is controlled airspace, it is Class E airspace. Class E airspace extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace. When designated as a surface area, the airspace will be configured to contain all instrument procedures. Also in this class are Federal airways, airspace beginning at either 700 or 1,200 feet AGL used to transition to/from the terminal or en route environment, en route domestic, and offshore airspace areas designated below 18,000 feet MSL. Unless designated at a lower altitude, Class E airspace begins at 14,500 MSL over the United St

"Working with the talented and diverse Ax-4 crew has been a deeply rewarding experience. Witnessing their selfless dedication and commitment to expanding horizons and creating opportunities for their nations in space exploration is truly remarkable. Each crew member brings unique strengths and perspectives, making our mission not just a scientific endeavor, but a testament to human ingenuity and teamwork. The importance of our mission is about pushing the limits of what we can achieve together and inspiring future generations to dream bigger and reach farther.” Source: A statement from Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and