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November 16, 2024

Electra Unveils Design Of EL9

Ultra Short Takeoff And Landing Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Electra.aero, of Manassas, Virginia, revealed the design of its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft it intends for travel without airports, emissions, or noise. The design was presented at Electra’s headquarters to an audience of more than 300 guests including aerospace leaders, partners, customers, government officials, friends, and media. Electra will now enter the development phase for the nine-seat EL9 that is supported by more than a year of flight testing its two-seat EL2 Goldfinch prototype.

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AST Taps New Glenn Rocket for BlueBird Sat Launches

Blue Origin’s Heavy-Lift Rocket to Take First Flight in Late 2024

AST SpaceMobile has chosen Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to deploy its new Block 2 BlueBird satellites, aiming to build out a space-based cellular broadband network. The first launches will take place over multiple years from Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. New Glenn, named after astronaut John Glenn, stands over 320 feet tall and is designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit (LEO). It has a seven-meter payload fairing, which allows it to transport multiple devices per mission. 

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Air Force Selects 2024 Spark Tank Winner

Prototype F-16 Cockpit Ladder Chosen of 138 Designs

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) recently announced the winning design of this year’s Spark Tank competition. Out of 138 total entries, a prototype for an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit ladder came out on top. The selected design was created by Major Nick Atkins, project lead for the 31st Fighter Wing.

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Pitkin Residents Vote For County Control Over Airport Decisions

Opposing Measure Would Have Required Voter Approval On Many Issues

Pitkin County residents voted by a 67% - 33% margin to allow the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to make its own decisions regarding the Airport Layout Plan to widen and realign the runways and taxiways at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (KASE). Voters overwhelmingly supported ballot question 1C, put on the ballot by the Pitkin County BOCC,  over a competing citizen initiative that would have required a vote for nearly every decision the County Commissioners might make regarding the airport.

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Fargo Jet Center Authorized Installation Center For Spectrum Aeromed

Successful Partnership Goes Back Many Years

Spectrum Aeromed announced it selected Fargo Jet Center (FJC) as an Authorized Installation Center for its advanced air medical equipment and solutions. Spectrum Aeromed and FJC have partnered on numerous projects over the years integrating customized medical interiors into a broad range of aircraft.

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Naval Test Wing Pacific Conducts Gray Flag 2024 With Multiple Partners

Allies, Academic And Industry Partners Join U.S. Forces

The Naval Test Wing Pacific and VX-9 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, hosted Gray Flag 2024 in September with more than 3,000 personnel from the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force conducting more than 60 test initiatives. Multiple allied partners along with participants from academic and science and technology partners joined the U.S. forces in the testing activities. The complex event included about 600 aircraft sorties and more than 25 systems being tested on the ground.

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McFarlane Aviation Acquires Instrument Tech Corporation

Products Complement And Integrate To Extend McFarlane’s Extensive Offerings

McFarlane Aviation announced it has acquired aircraft parts provider Instrument Tech Corporation, in a deal that will extend McFarlane’s already extensive aircraft parts and accessories catalog. McFarlane will benefit from the addition of high-quality parts such as fuel senders, horns, switches, and aircraft instruments. The products complement and will integrate seamlessly into McFarlane’s existing line of parts and accessories.

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Airborne 11.08.24: XB-1 Pushes 500Kts, Samson Sky Update, Boeing Strike Ends

Also: Joby Overseas, Elixir CAA Cert, Drone Threat, GMR Airbus Sale

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully carried out Flight Seven on November 5, 2024, focusing on expanding the flutter envelope and cockpit pressure testing to ensure safe performance and handling qualities as XB-1 nears supersonic speeds and higher altitudes. With Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg again at the controls, XB-1 reached a higher altitude of 23, 015 feet, 3,015 higher than the last flight. In its 55-minute flight the aircraft achieved a higher speed of 0.82 Mach or 499 knots true airspeed. Almost exactly one year afte

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Airborne 11.08.24: XB-1 Pushes 500Kts, Samson Sky Update, Boeing Strike Ends

Also: Joby Overseas, Elixir CAA Cert, Drone Threat, GMR Airbus Sale

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully carried out Flight Seven on November 5, 2024, focusing on expanding the flutter envelope and cockpit pressure testing to ensure safe performance and handling qualities as XB-1 nears supersonic speeds and higher altitudes. With Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg again at the controls, XB-1 reached a higher altitude of 23, 015 feet, 3,015 higher than the last flight. In its 55-minute flight the aircraft achieved a higher speed of 0.82 Mach or 499 knots true airspeed. Almost exactly one year after its f

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NTSB Final Report: Tailwind W10

The Airplane Exited The Runway Surface, Nosed Over, And Came To Rest Inverted

Analysis: About 30 minutes after departing on a cross-country flight, the pilot heard the engine “misfire,” but observed that all engine instruments and temperatures appeared normal. The engine misfired again, and he decided to return to his departure airport. A few minutes later, the engine lost partial power. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot elected to divert to a nearby airport. During the landing roll, the airplane exited the runway surface, nosed over, and came to rest inverted.

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Classic Aero-TV: The Ultimate 'Solo' Trip -- Cameron Balloons' Sky Hopper

From 2011 (YouTube Version): A Unique, Affordable and Isolated way to Enjoy Ballooning

Ballooning is both a unique as well as eclectic pursuit... and it attracts (naturally) a pretty unique brand of aviator to its ranks. But solo balloons are particularly rare... though an undeniably cost effective way to play in the sky. While there have been a number of single seat experimental and ultralight balloon systems offered over the years, Cameron says its Sky Hopper is a smaller, lighter and simpler concept. Still; they note tha

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.16.24)

Aero Linx: Australian Society of Air Safety Investigators (ASASI) The Australian Society of Air Safety Investigators (ASASI) was formed in 1978 after an inaugural meeting held in Melbourne, Victoria. ASASI was formed to better serve and represent the views of Air Safety Investigators in Australia. Since then ASASI has grown to a membership of 150 plus and now hosts a biennial conference in conjunction with the New Zealand Society of Air Safety Investigators (NZSASI). ASASI is affiliated with ISASI.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.16.24): Altitude Restriction

Altitude Restriction An altitude or alti tudes, stated in the order flown, which are to be maintained until reaching a specific point or time. Altitude restrictions may be issued by ATC due to traffic, terrain, or other airspace considerations.

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ANN FAQ: What Does The API Mean To You

Engaging The Aviation World's Pivotal Organizations, Interests And Viewpoints

The Airborne Partnership Initiative, we call it the API, is a plan developed by ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, to build a synergistic, industry-wide, aviation/aerospace news program. Our aim is to grow this program to include a significant portion, if not a majority, of the aviation world’s pivotal organizations, interests, and viewpoints.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.16.24)

“Today’s reveal of the EL9 showcases the dedication of our incredible team and partners. This aircraft is more than a new design—it's the gateway to a cleaner, quieter, and more affordable future for regional travel. With the EL9, we're not just making sustainable aviation a reality, we’re redefining how people and cargo move through Direct Aviation, a new category of safe and seamless travel that brings air mobility closer to where we live, work and play.” Source: Marc Allen, CEO of Electra, after revealing the design of their EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft it intends for travel without a

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