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June 07, 2025

Rep. Cohen Urges Immediate Action On FAA Reauthorization

Critical Of Early Moves By Trump Administration

Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN), the Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, questioned several leaders of national aviation organizations to gain their feedback on the implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, while citing the fatal mid-air collision in January over the Potomac River and a number of near misses to emphasize the need for modernization in aviation.

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Snowbirds Given the Go-Ahead for Airshow Season

Canadian Demo Squad Complete the Annual Acceptance Show Evaluation

Canada’s 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the Snowbirds, has officially been cleared to begin its 54th airshow season. They will travel throughout North America until October, conducting their Home Closer show to end the season.

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Airborne 06.06.25: Humongous Windrunner, ATC Overhaul, HPU 210 Hybrid-Electric

Also: AV30 Software Upgrade, Army Training Makeover, Archer Manned Flt, MV-75 Designated

The Paris-Le Bourget Airport will be the host of this year’s Paris Air Show, running from June 16-22, will be waiting with excitement for the first appearance of what’s being billed as the world’s largest aircraft, the WindRunner, made by Radia, based in Boulder, Colorado. The aircraft, still under development, will measure 356 feet from nose to end, with a cargo bay capacity of 271,922 cubic feet. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the FAA is looking for an innovative company to play the role of “i

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Brazilian ANAC Certifies Cessna SkyCourier Combi Kit

First South American Delivery Goes To Cleiton Táxi Aéreo

Textron Aviation announced that its Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration kit received certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, or ANAC, and the first South American delivery of the aircraft joined the fleet of charter operator Cleiton Táxi Aéreo (CTA).

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ACJ Finds USA Still King of Corporate Jet Use

Breakdown Shows 657 Large, Long-Range Private Jets in Latin American Fleet

Airbus Corporate Jets completed an industry survey this month, checking in on the population of large private jet operations in an effort to identify new trends and growing markets in the Americas. The results show surprisingly few aircraft for sale in their particular niche, suggesting there may be room to grow. “Latin America continues to be a powerful player in global business aviation,” says Chadi Saade, President of Airbus Corporate Jets.

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Zero-G Snags $13M Space Force Contract

Eleven Parabolic Flights For STARCOM Azimuth Program

Zero Gravity Corporation, a provider of parabolic flights, announced it has been awarded a $13 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to support the Azimuth Program of the Space Training and Readiness Command, or STARCOM, ro provide eleven flights in 2025 with options for more flights in each of the next three years.

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NBAA Calls On FAA To Strengthen Flight Data Security

Removing Personal ID Info Can Limit Flight Stalking

The National Business Aviation Association released a statement calling for the FAA to continue moving ahead with its plans to take the important step of removing personally identifiable information from the agency’s Aircraft Registry.

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Airborne 05.30.25: Anti-Helicopter Bill, PW Strike Done, All-Electric Bristell

Also: Duffy Wants $$$, KS Airports, Morningside U’s Aviation School, New Airstrip In ID

After 6 were killed in a helicopter crash over the Hudson River, several US Representatives presented bizarre legislation that would ban pretty much all non-essential helicopter operations across New York City. The bill addresses a general heightened concern for growing air traffic rates in high-density areas and new irrational anti-aviation sentiment. Around 3,000 machinists from two Pratt & Whitney plants in Connecticut officially inked an end to a three-week strike over wages, job security, and retirement benefits by approving a four-year contract. The st

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Pro Star Pilatus Service Center Expands To Western Michigan

New Facility At Gerald Ford Int’l Supports Sales & Service

Pro Star Aviation announced it recently expanded to a new Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where it will serve Pilatus customers in the region in a brand new facility, providing a full range of services for both the PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.

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NBC Pulls Video Of Chinese Paraglider

Footage At 28,000 Feet May Have Been AI-Generated

A dramatic video clip described as showing a Chinese paraglider who got caught in a “cloud suck” that took him to 27,000 feet was pulled by NBC News and many other news sites due to concerns it was AI-generated.

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Airborne 05.29.25: ATC Bonu$, VX4 eVTOL Flies, Starship 9 Test

Also: Hermeus Quarterhorse MK1, Seaplane Rating Guide, Vietjet A330neos, SFO Wacky Weed Bust

As the air traffic controller shortage trudges on, the US Department of Transportation is rolling out even more financial incentives (aka bribes) to encourage experienced controllers to remain on the job beyond retirement age. The latest offer is a 20% annual bonus. Vertical Aerospace announced that its VX4 eVTOL performed its first successful winged flight with a pilot at the controls, marking the first piloted wingborne flight of a winged eVTOL in open European airspace. The flight, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies, came on the heels of approval by the

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Classic Aero-TV: The Bally Bomber - The All Time Ultimate Warbird Replica?

From Oshkosh 2018 (YouTube Edition): Aero-News Talks With The Airplane's Builder

One of the many unique airplanes at AirVenture 2018 was a 1/3-scale B-17 bomber built by Jack Bally, who talked about the 17-year project with Aero-News at the show last summer. Bally said that the idea was born over "too much beer one night with a bunch of buddies" as they talked about what kind of airplane they could build that would be the only one of its kind. They settled on the B-17, because as far as they knew, there were no flying 4-engine scale models WWII airplanes. They had originally intended to build a B-24, but that airplane would not scale properly.

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NTSB Prelim: Seamax Aircraft LTDA Seamax M-22

The Airplane Appeared To Struggle To Maintain The Climb... The Wings Were Rocking Back And Forth As The Airplane Climbed 

On May 17, 2025, about 1600 eastern daylight time, a special light sport amphibious Seamax M-22 airplane (File Photo, below), N154RL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dahlgren, Virginia. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to family, the pilot and passenger departed from his home-based airport near Fredericksburg, Virginia, then flew to Dahlgren, Virginia for an amphibious water landing on the Potomac River.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.07.25)

Aero Linx: Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, Ontario, Canada The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) is a non-profit registered charitable organization based in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada. Its mission is to acquire, preserve, restore, maintain, display and demonstrate the North American Harvard aircraft associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, as a legacy, and in honour of those who served.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.07.25): Helipad

Helipad A small, designated area, usually with a prepared surface, on a heliport, airport, landing/takeoff area, apron/ramp, or movement area used for takeoff, landing, or parking of helicopters.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.07.25)

“This milestone marks our official authorization to perform in airshows across North America for the 2025 season. A big thank you to our chain of command, home team, our families, and everyone who helped get us to this point. We can’t wait to inspire Canadians from coast to coast and beyond.” Source: A note from the RCAF Snowbirds, as stated in a social media post, as the team got the all-clear to start the new airshow season. Don't miss a chance to see them in action, folks... incredibly impressive. 

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