Iconic C-47 Skytrain Celebrated Abroad and at Home

That’s All, Brother, the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) famous Douglas C-47 Skytrain, the military version of the civilian DC-3 transport, has returned to its home base at San Marcos Regional Airport in Texas. The aircraft has been on an extended journey touring Europe and participating in numerous commemorative events and reenactments marking the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. The aircraft also took part in educational programs highlighting the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which began the liberation of Europe from under Nazi control.

Agrees to Buy 100 ZeroAvia Fuel Cell-Powered Engines

American Airlines is increasing its investment in novel engine technology to achieve its aggressive goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Fort Worth, Texas, -based company has entered into a conditional purchase agreement for 100 ZeroAvia engines powered by hydrogen-electric fuel cells. The fuel cells generate electricity to power electric motors which turn the propellers and run aircraft electrical systems, and the engines are intended to power regional turboprops and jets with zero emissions except water vapor.

Andre Douglas Still in the Running for Other Artemis

A backup crewman has been named for the upcoming Artemis campaign, adding Andre Douglas to a roster of possible lunar landers in the years to come. “Andre’s educational background and extensive operational experience in his various jobs prior to joining NASA are clear evidence of his readiness to support this mission,” said Joe Acaba, chief astronaut at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “He excelled in his astronaut candidate training and technical assignments, and we are confident he will continue to do so as NASA’s backup crew member for Artemis II.” 

Also: Far-Side Lunar Samples, Boeing Wants Spirit, Safran Strike, Hangars Damaged

Van's Aircraft is explaining the upcoming deadlines for those with outstanding orders and issues in order to get things back to normal. The firm has been going through its Chapter 11 process pretty smoothly, all things considered, laying out a plan of attack and making right on problematic parts while filling orders that have piled up. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 effectively trapped about 400 aircraft that had been leased to various Russian commercial airlines. Since then, international aircraft leasing companies have been suing dozens of insu

Also: Far-Side Lunar Samples, Boeing Wants Spirit, Safran Strike, Hangars Damaged

Van's Aircraft is explaining the upcoming deadlines for those with outstanding orders and issues in order to get things back to normal. The firm has been going through its Chapter 11 process pretty smoothly, all things considered, laying out a plan of attack and making right on problematic parts while filling orders that have piled up. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 effectively trapped about 400 aircraft that had been leased to various Russian commercial airlines. Since then, international aircraft leasing companies have been suing dozens of insurance p

Reno Air Racing Association Presents Awards

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has announced the recipients for its 2024 Flight Training Scholarship (FTS) program. They are all from Reno, Nevada, and the surrounding areas. Each will receive up to $10,000 to be used to cover the training expenses incurred to earn their Private Pilot certificates. The scholarship program has grown since its initial launch in 2022 and a total of $300,000 in funding has been awarded to date. Even as the National Championship Air Races are moving, the scholarship program will continue uninterrupted. After being held in Reno for over 60 years and generating as much as $150 million annually for the local economy, the

NASA Contract Supports HyTEC Phase 2 Project

GE Aerospace is busy modifying one of its large Passport aircraft engines with hybrid electric components as part of research and development work under a Phase 2 contract awarded by NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project. The company has also been performing basic technical testing and analysis to lay the groundwork for later phases. The goal of the project is to supplement power during various phases of operation by embedding electric motors/generators into a high-bypass commercial turbofan.

Resurgent Warrant Officer Corps Aims for a Sweet Spot in Cost, Responsibility, and Proficiency

The Warrant Officer is returning to the force, after being dissolved in 1958 following the creation of the senior master sergeant and chief master sergeant ranks, which took their place. The rank is coming back to help the Air Force close a troubling gap, where some roles demand considerable training and expertise, without the more lengthy process of fostering a dyed-in-the-wool officer. It will likely be used for those in the infotech side of the Force's capabilities, where skills are unfortunately perishable and expertise runs deep and narrow. 

Acquisition Expands Footprint at Top-Tier General Aviation Airport

Modern Aviation, a New York city-based growth-oriented FBO network, has signed a Purchase Agreement to buy two hangars from Floors and Doors at Centennial Airport (KAPA) in Englewood, Colorado. Together, the hangar and office structures include 113,000 square feet of structures with 53,273 sf of hangar space, 52,406 sf of offices, and 7,320 sf of parking. It also includes ground subleases of the 280,526 sf of land underlying the properties.

From 2023 (YouTube Version): Putting the ANT in Antihero

A Beech Starship speeds along at altitude. “Deflectors on!” a voice from within the aircraft cries. “Look! Over there!” the voice continues, “A droid battle star. I’ll bet they’ve detected us!” A second voice, this time from the Starship’s cockpit. “It’s a real pain being the pilot of a Beech Starship the day after the owner saw Star Wars.” “Forget TCAS,” the first voice exclaims. “Use the Force!” Such are the anecdotes and inside aerospace jokes by which cartoonist Wes Ol

Pilot Of N2032K Stated That He “Yanked And Banked To The Right” To Try And Avoid The Collision

On June 14, 2024, about 0840 central daylight time, Air Tractor AT-502B, N2032K, and Air Tractor AT-502B N8525V were involved in a midair collision near Whiteface, Texas. N2032K sustained substantial damage, and the pilot sustained serious injuries. N8525V sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was fatally injured. Both airplanes were operated as Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flights. The pilot of N2032K reported that he intended to spray the “corners” of the field, and N8525V intended to spray the “center circle”. He stated that they coordinated the plan for N2032K to be the &ldq

Aero Linx: National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) identifies nearly 3,300 public-use airports that are included in the national airport system, the roles they currently serve, and the amounts and types of airport development eligible for Federal funding under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) over the next 5 years. The FAA is required to publish a 5-year estimate of AIP eligible development every other year.

Charted Visual Flight Procedure Approach An approach conducted while operating on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan which authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport via visual landmarks and other information depicted on a charted visual flight procedure. This approach must be authorized and under the control of the appropriate air traffic control facility. Weather minimums required are depicted on the chart.

“Advancing the transition of commercial aviation to a low-carbon future requires investments in promising technologies, including alternate forms of propulsion. This announcement will help accelerate the development of technologies needed to power our industry and uphold our commitment to make American a sustainable airline so we can continue to deliver for customers for decades to come.” Source: American’s CEO Robert Isom, discussing why the company entered into a conditional purchase agreement for 100 ZeroAvia engines powered by hydrogen-electric fuel cells. The fuel cells generate electricity to power electric motors which turn the propellers and run aircraft electrical systems, and the engines are intended to pow