Directives to Expand Wing Spar Inspections on PA-28 and PA-32 Models

The EAA recently submitted comments to the FAA regarding its recent airworthiness directive (AD) pitches for the Piper PA-28 and PA-32. The two proposals would expand the number of aircraft requiring wing spar checks and reformulate inspection timing. The ADs are a followup to AD 2020-26-16, which was published in January 2021.

Continues Fleet Modernization on 75th Anniversary of Operations

The Falkland Islands Government signed a Letter of Intent to purchase four Britten-Norman BN2B-26 Islanders on November 7. The $9.75 million deal marks the 75th anniversary of operations for the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS). The order is part of FIGAS’s effort to modernize and expand its fleet.

AAMS Roundtable Brings Together Leaders For Open Discussions

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) announced that it organized and led a forum for air medical companies to engage in candid discussions to foster collaboration, address challenges, and share best practices to strengthen the industry. Led by Jana Williams, President and CEO of AAMS, the forum brought together leaders of small, medium, and large programs to have organic discussions about the industry’s most pressing issues. Topics included reimbursement and revenue cycle challenges, staffing pressures, technological advancements, safety concerns, legal and liability issues, and the importance of employee engagement, and maintaining a sense of positive culture and me

Flight School Trains Pilots For Airlines Globally

Elixir Aircraft announced it has signed a contract with Greek flight training school Egnatia Aviation to provide 12 Elixir aircraft plus an option for 3 more. The school has trained pilots since 2006 and that now fly for more than 60 airlines around the world. The signing took place at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Cascais, Portugal. Beginning in early 2025, the aircraft will be delivered in two batches of six and will be based at the Kavala-Amigdaleon “Lydia” Aerodrome (ICAO: LGKM) in Greece.

Joint Venture to Deploy Archer’s Midnight Aircraft for Urban Mobility

Archer Aviation and Soracle Corporation, a collaboration between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, are working together to bring electric air mobility to Japan. Their new agreement includes up to 100 new aircraft, totaling around $500 million. This aims to help alleviate congestion and improve transportation in Japanese cities where ground travel is limited by traffic or terrain.

Providing Support And Training For AW-139 And AW-189 Helicopters

Bristow Group and Leonardo jointly announced they have finalized a series of long-term agreements that will enhance global fleet support and training that extends into the next decade for the AW-139 and AW-189 helicopter fleets. The agreement enables enhanced efficiency for maintenance and operations, and reinforce the strong relationship between the companies while providing continued support for operations in key markets.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully carried out Flight Six last week, achieving the primary objective of testing the Flutter Excitation System (FES). The company said the flight made significant progress toward validating a fully functional FES, as it was successfully tested at Mach 0.65, a higher airspeed than the previous flutter test point. Evektor has partnered with Odyssey Pilot Hours, a training and time-building operation in Erie, Colorado, to deliver twelve Harmony aircraft in the next few months. Odyssey has taken deli

Deal Includes Initial Batch Of Support And Services

Airbus Helicopters announced it has been awarded a contract by the Dutch Ministry of Defense for 12 H225Ms, and includes an initial bundle of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Head of the Netherlands Command Materiel and IT (COMMIT) agency, and Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters during the Euronaval trade show in Paris.

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): Some Of the Prettiest Sights Of Oshkosh Were Also Very Affordable

At EAA AirVenture 2015, there are lots of airplanes to look at, but this one is a real eye catcher. It’s a small single-place airplane, it qualifies as an ultralight, and is so shiny you need dark glasses just to look at it in the sunlight. ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, had a sit-down and chat with, Steve Cole, who is the builder and owner of this Hummel UltraCruiser which took the Grand Champion Ultralight trophy this year at Oshkosh. It’s a plans-built airplane that Cole completed with unbelievable attention to detail. The all-a

A Convective SIGMET Was Valid For The Area Surrounding The Accident Site

On October 31, 2024, about 1837 central daylight time, a Cessna 150F airplane, N8110S, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilder, Tennessee. The student pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Initial Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) track data revealed that the accident airplane departed from runway 26 at Cross Memorial Airport – Whitson Field (CSV), Crossville, Tennessee about 1817. Sunset had occurred at 1744 and the end of civil twilight was at 1811.

Aero Linx: Franklin's Flying Circus Show The name Franklin has always been the name for unique and different airshow entertainment for over 55 years. Always focused on entertaining, always striving for perfection in their flying and ideas, they never wanted to be known merely as pilots. The Franklins have always delivered a legendary mix of flying, showmanship and entertainment.

“EAA and others are concerned that the FAA has failed to properly consider the safety risk and financial burden of the proposed additional inspections... neither proposed AD, as put forward by the FAA, addresses all technical aspects regarding the hazards of expanded inspections.” Source: The EAA recently submitted comments to the FAA regarding its recent airworthiness directive (AD) pitches for the Piper PA-28 and PA-32. The two proposals would expand the number of aircraft requiring wing spar checks and reformulate inspection timing.

LAHSO (Land and Hold Short Operation) An acronym for “Land and Hold Short Operation.” These operations include landing and holding short of an intersecting runway, a taxiway, a predetermined point, or an approach/departure flightpath.