B-29 DOC Is One Of Only Two Remaining Airworthy B-29 Superfortresses

The B-29 DOC History Restored Tour will make a stop at the Evansville Wartime Museum in Evansville, IN, May 8-12, 2025. The iconic B-29 DOC, one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses worldwide, is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II. This historic aircraft will be available for ground and cockpit tours, as well as B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides while in Evansville.

Purchase Signed At Aero Friedrichshafen With Kitz Air GmbH

Bell Textron announced at Aero Friedrichshafen its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EXP with Kitz Air GmbH, an Austrian air carrier. The helo will be used for transport flights, aerial work, and forestry applications.

Aerial Firefighting Company Now Operates 10 Airtankers

Coulson Aviation, operator of the largest fleet of firefighting air tanker aircraft, announced it has acquired four C-130H aircraft from the New Zealand Defense Force to expand its fleet to 10 aircraft. The aircraft will be relocated to the Coulson base in Thermal, California, for the conversion and modernization process.

SkyDrive Also Releases Development And Flight Test Footage

Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive announced that its SKYDRIVE SD-05 model successfully performed a demo flight during Media Day on April 9, 2025, in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, at Expo 2025, a worldwide event showcasing innovation and culture. The company also released recent footage of test flights and development work at its facility in Toyota City, Japan.

Enhancing Facilities To Attract Members, Community Engagement

The Mississippi Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is upping their game by performing major upgrades on the hangar and bringing in a new batch of pilots to enhance its facilities, attract more members, and engage more with the local community.

Recommends Measures To Improve Safety For Aerial Applicators

In preparation for the upcoming agricultural growing season in the U.S., the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is urging all operators of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS or drones) to be aware of low-altitude manned aircraft operations. The group has issued a set of recommendations for drone operators to do everything possible to avoid manned aircraft conducting low-altitude operations.

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Bipartisan Measure Prohibits Airlines From Abusing Process

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued a statement applauding the introduction of a bill by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to update and fix issues surrounding the corporate bankruptcy process that would, among other reforms, prohibit airline management from using the process to nullify collective bargaining agreements and roll back salaries, benefits, and other provisions workers negotiated for in good faith.

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Nalls Summarizes the Civilian Harrier’s First Year on the Air Show Circuit

Art Nalls’ made history when in the 2009 air show season, he premiered the first civilian “Harrier” show on the circuit.  Aero-TV caught up with Nalls at the 2009 ICAS Convention. In addition to successfully completing the six show benchmark, Nalls’ announced several other accomplishments; beyond completing the designated air show schedule, another pilot received qualification for the civilian Harrier.

The Flight Instructor’s Failure To Implement The Correct Action For Low Rotor RPM Recovery

Analysis: The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were practicing high density altitude training. The pilot receiving instruction made several landings to a pinnacle approved for practice landings by the flight school which was located at about 5,500’ ft msl. The flight instructor decided to try a new landing site, which was not approved by the flight school, located at 6,500’ ft msl.

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Center Weather Advisory An unscheduled weather advisory issued by Center Weather Service Unit meteorologists for ATC use to alert pilots of existing or anticipated adverse weather conditions within the next 2 hours. A CWA may modify or redefine a SIGMET. 

“We are excited to host the legendary B-29 Doc at the Evansville Wartime Museum. This iconic aircraft represents the dedication and bravery of the men and women who served during World War II, and we are honored to give the community a chance to experience history up close. It’s a unique opportunity to pay tribute to the past while educating future generations about the sacrifices made during one of the most pivotal times in history. That is what the Evansville Wartime Museum is all about.” Source: Meredith Marshall, events committee chair, Evansville Wartime Museum, discussing the upcoming appearance of the B20 'DOC' at their facility, this May.