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May 18, 2025

U.S. House And Senate Bring Bills Enabling Supersonic Flight

Seeking Legalization Of Flight Over Land, Outlawed Since 1973

Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Utah’s Mike Lee, and Tim Sheehy of Montana were joined by Representatives Sharice Davids of Kansas and Troy Nehls of Texas in introducing bills in their respective chambers to legalize supersonic flight over land, which has been outlawed since 1973 due to the effects of the sonic booms.

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RVL Aviation to Launch ‘World’s First’ Zero-Emission Cargo Service

Operator Partners With ZeroAvia to Fly Hydrogen-Electric Cessna 208Bs

RVL Aviation has inked a deal with ZeroAvia to fly what may be the ‘world’s first’ zero-emission cargo service. The operator will utilize Cessna Grand Caravans retrofitted with the hydrogen-electric ZA600 power plant, but not before the partners are able to tick all certification and integration boxes.

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ASA Releases New Edition Of Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide

14th Edition’s Q&A Format Assists Students Prep For DPE

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) announced the release of its updated 14th edition of The Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Jason Blair that covers all the knowledge required for the oral portion of the Private Pilot practical exam or checkride.

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Airborne 05.09.25: Frecce Tricolori MidAir, A6M3 Zero Returns, Houthis Bombed

Also: Hartzell Pathfinder Carbon Prop, RAF Flyby, Qatar's BIG Boeing Order?, ‘Luxury Aircraft Tax’

Three MB-339 jets from the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, dubbed Frecce Tricolori, collided mid-air during an airshow display. Luckily, despite some substantial damage to the planes, no injuries were reported. One of the aircraft hit two others while in formation. The three pilots quickly moved to get their aircraft on the ground. After a lengthy restoration from a collection of scrap off Taroa island, the Military Aviation Museum announced the first flight of their A6M3 Zero–probably the first Model 32 variant to

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Introducing New Signal Converter Box From Innovative Advantage

BizAv Cabin Backbone Bridges Video, Audio Between Old And New Systems

Innovative Advantage (IA), manufacturer of audio and visual distribution systems (AVDS) that bridges 4K video, Audio, and Ethernet signals for business aviation aircraft, announced the introduction of its brand-new Signal Converter Box, or SCB.

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Vertical Aerospace Launches Long-Range VTOL Program

Hybrid-Electric Variant Prototype Of All-Electric VX4

Vertical Aerospace announced the development of a hybrid-electric VTOL variant of its VX4 aircraft that will significantly expand its range and payload capabilities to open new market opportunities within the burgeoning urban air mobility market.

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DoorDash-Wing Launch Drone Deliveries In Charlotte

First Intro Of Residential Service In City Expands Partnership

The partnership between DoorDash and Wing has for the first time introduced residential food delivery to Charlotte, North Carolina, as it expands operations beyond its current U.S. customers in Southwest Virginian and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The partnership first launched drone delivery in Australia in 2022.

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Archer Releases First Quarter Financial, Operating Results

UAE Launch On Track, New Launch Edition Customers

Archer Aviation, maker of urban air mobility aircraft, announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company also issued a letter to its shareholders and hosted a live webcast, both to discuss the results and estimates for the second quarter.

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NTSB Final Report: Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8

...Was Hit By A Strong Gust Of Wind And Lost Directional Control Of The Airplane

Analysis: The pilot reported that, while taxiing from the runway to the ramp after landing in gusting wind conditions, he was hit by a strong gust of wind and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane exited the taxiway surface and came to rest on its left main wheel and nose. The airplane was then hit by a second gust of wind and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.

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Classic Aero-TV: ELA Aviation Sports New Vertical Takeoff Gyroplane

From 2024 (YouTube Edition): Innovative Pitch Control Eliminates Runway Accidents

Aero-News Network’s Rex Alexander spoke with Herbie Lewis of ELA Aviación, who discussed the features of their new gyroplane, the Eclipse 10 Revo. Eclipse 10 Revo is the only gyroplane in the world that is capable of doing a vertical takeoff or regular gyro takeoff. No one else has this technology right now. ELA has a patent pending for the tech, so no one else will have it for a long time. The Eclipse 10 is powered by the Rotax 916, 160 hp engine. It also has a 4-blade constant speed propeller from Duc Propellers. Herbie said the c

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.18.25)

Aero Linx: Fantasy of Flight Welcome to Fantasy of Flight. The large hangar at Fantasy of Flight is filled with vintage aircraft from several aviation eras for your enjoyment. Browse through the gift shop for unique Fantasy of Flight items that can only be found here. We are open seasonally throughout the year so check our calendar for specific dates as it changes annually. Our operating hours are Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 11:00am -3:00pm when we are open.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.18.25): Flight Recorder

Flight Recorder A general term applied to any instrument or device that records information about the performance of an aircraft in flight or about conditions encountered in flight. Flight recorders may make records of airspeed, outside air temperature, vertical acceleration, engine RPM, manifold pressure, and other pertinent variables for a given flight.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.18.25)

“We have the engine design; we have the integration plans for the launch airframe; we have the solutions to provide the hydrogen fuel; and we have the customers wanting to operate the first routes.”

Source: ZeroAvia Founder and CEO Val Miftakhov, discussing their deal with RVL Aviation to fly what may be the ‘world’s first’ zero-emission cargo service. The operator will utilize Cessna Grand Caravans retrofitted with the hydrogen-electric ZA600 power plant.

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