Five Legends Available For Tours And Rides During Aerospace Expo

The Commemorative Air Force announced that it will participate in this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo that runs from April 1-6, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, where you will have the opportunity to see and fly in legendary military aircraft. Sun ‘n Fun is one of the largest aviation events in the country and provides pilots and enthusiasts with a lineup of warbirds as well as modern, experimental, home built aircraft, rotorcraft, seaplanes, vintage, and bush planes.

Organization Cites Reports of Aircraft Damage and Questionable Data

Just days after pretty much every major general aviation aircraft manufacturer rejected the product, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released a statement warning California against a “forced” and “premature” transition to GAMI’s G100UL unleaded avgas. These fears proved accurate when several customers began reporting damage to their aircraft’s paint, fuel systems, and seals.

NORAD Fighter Escorts Oblivious Civilian Planes Away From Mar-a-Lago

On March 1, the skies over Palm Beach saw a series of tense moments as three separate civilian aircraft violated the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) around Mar-a-Lago. Each of the unauthorized flights was intercepted by F-16 fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), with two requiring flares to get the pilots’ attention.

Aircraft Experienced a Bird Strike On Initial Climb From Newark

At around 1:00 pm on March 1, FedEx flight FX3609 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The aircraft, en route to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), returned safely to Newark following the emergency. The FAA and the NTSB have both launched investigations into the incident.  

LOI Signed For Pre-Order Of 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOL Aircraft

Japanese eVTOL maker SkyDrive and Dubai-based helicopter charter operator AeroGulf Services Company LLC announced the signing  of a letter of intent for the purchase of up to 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft. The companies seek innovative air mobility opportunities at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah tourist destination.

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The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook, New York, put out an update on its approaching 2025 air show season, and as usual it’s chock-full of goodies that you’ll need to get tickets for! Winter has been the time for planning its special events and theme weekends that begin June 14/15, running through October 19. GAMA held its annual State of the Industry Press Conference, releasing 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipping and Billing Reports showing that almost all aircraft segments had increases in shipments, and preliminary deliveries of

Investments, More Capabilities, Robust Support

Textron Aviation is celebrating five years of establishing its OEM support network in Australia as it builds on the robust service network that serves Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker customers in the region with service centers at Jandakot Airport in Perth, Essendon Fields in Melbourne, and Gold Coast Airport in Gold Coast.

Face It, Klyde... Watching Airliner Landings Is Entertaining As All Get Out

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With a new political reality sweeping Washington, DC, and that doesn’t even include the efforts of Elon Musk, there are some serious questions about the future of MOSAIC. During our live coverage of the Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Tradeshow, last week, we had the opportunity to talk to “Mr. Regulation” AEA’s regulatory expert, Ric Peri... and a guy we’re certain has a better handle on the regulatory environment than ANYONE speaking publicly. The China-based Shang Gong Group has acquired the assets of German aircr

FAA’s Starlink Satellite Testing Raises Concerns for Verizon’s $2 Bil Contract

It seems that the Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to overhaul a major contract with Verizon and replace it with SpaceX’s Starlink communications technology. The fifteen-year, $2.4 billion deal was awarded to Verizon in 2023. Many see the potential contract change as a political incursion.

Engine Power Increased For About 2 Seconds, And Then The Engine Completely Lost Power

On February 7, 2025, at 2233 eastern standard time, a Vulcanair S.p.A V1.0, N186DS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cheswold, Delaware. The private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 91 instructional flight. According to the pilot-rated passenger, the purpose of the flight was for the pilot to perform a cross-country flight to gain experience toward the pilot’s commercial pilot certificate. According to preliminary ADS-B data, the airplane departed from Delaware Airpark (33N), Dover, Delaware at 0906, and arrived at Myrtle Beach Inter

From 2022 (YouTube Edition): The Ballad of Sandbar Mitchell

Founded in 2013, Brighton, Michigan’s Warbirds of Glory Museum was formed to restore and fly historic aircraft for the noble purpose of promoting general understanding of the Second World War and its immense impact on American life, culture, and national identity. By way of mentoring young people in mechanical and technical skills germane to the restoration of WWII-era aircraft, the museum’s founders and volunteers perpetuate awareness of America’s role in history’s most significant conflict, and occasion appreciation of the courage, patriotic resolv

Aero Linx: F-15E Strike Eagle The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather. The aircraft uses two crew members, a pilot and a weapon systems officer. Previous models of the F-15 are assigned air-to-air roles; the "E" model is a dual-role fighter. It has the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions and fight its way out.

Class D Airspace Generally, that airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower. The configuration of each Class D airspace area is individually tailored and when instrument procedures are published, the airspace will normally be designed to contain the procedures. Arrival extensions for instrument approach procedures may be Class D or Class E airspace. Unless otherwise authorized, each person must establish two-way radio communications with the ATC facility providing air traffic services prior to entering the airspace and thereafter maintain those communications while in the airspace. No separatio

“Transitioning to a new aviation fuel that lacks transparent data and has not undergone an independent peer reviewed industry consensus process introduces unknown numbers of new risks into the aviation system at a time when the entire industry has reaffirmed its commitment to safety...”  Source: NATA CEO and President Curt Castagna, warning California against a “forced” and “premature” transition to GAMI’s G100UL unleaded avgas.