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June 02, 2025

Tariffs Threaten Aviation Insurance’s Smooth Flying

Mach 2 CEO Warns of Rising Costs Amid Geopolitical Pressures

After several years of escalating premiums, the US aviation insurance market is finally enjoying a short-lived period of softening rates. Now, however, some say this downward trend is unlikely to last. The primary culprits of this expectation are inflation, rising repair costs, and even tariffs.

History Restored Tour Visits Richmond, VA In June

The B-29 DOC History Restored Tour announced it will stop at the Richmond International Airport (RIC), in Richmond, Virginia, on June 12-16. The P-51 Mustang Gunfighter will accompany the Superfortress on the tour stop.

The Cat and Its Previous Owners Fell Nearly 400 Feet in Bryce Canyon

A search and rescue helicopter pilot who was called to Bryce Canyon National Park in late April after two visitors fell to their deaths recently rescued the miraculous survivor that was with them: an elderly tabby cat by the name of Mirage. The previous owners’ next of kin were quick to give their blessing.

Band-Less Hat Improves Audio Clarity, Suppresses Engine Noise

A company called V1 recently came out with a new hat designed by pilots, for pilots, to reduce audio interference and long-term wearability. The headwear is now in production with more than 10 different styles. Back in 2023, Ralph “Hetch” Hoetger began a 17-hour flight from Arkansas to California in his Rans S-20 Raven. He felt the typical symptoms of a hat-wearing pilot: uncomfortable head squeeze and poor audio quality. Luckily, the return flight gave him another 17 hours to brainstorm a fix. After playing around with his sewing machine, he came up with the V1 Hat