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November 12, 2025

Twelve Class B Airports Closed To GA, Nonscheduled Flights

Emergency, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Military Exempted

An FAA NOTAM of November 9, 2025, closes 12 Class B airports across the U.S. to all general aviation and nonscheduled aircraft, with the exception of based aircraft and approved emergency, medical, law enforcement, firefighting, military, and other operations authorized by Air Traffic Control System Command.  

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Trump Scolds Controllers as Flight Delays Spike

Airlines Brace for Another Round of Flight Cuts Even if the Shutdown Ends

The longest federal government shutdown in history is finally coming to a close… but the aviation industry is taking its time to bounce back. Airlines are getting ready to shoulder thousands more flight delays and cancellations as the President himself takes to threatening air traffic controllers with pay cuts.

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Vietnam-era AC-47 Returns to the Skies to Honor Veteran

CAF’s AC-47 “Spooky” Spent a Year in Restorations Before the Flying Tribute

After more than a year in the shop for restorations, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship has taken to the air once again. The Vietnam-era aircraft made its return to flight on October 16, debuting publicly just days later to honor fallen veteran Lt. Col. Paul Mendes.

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NBAA ‘Call To Action’ Urges Members: Contact Congress

End Government Shutdown, Restore GA Access

The National Business Aviation Association urged its members to send a clear message to Congress to quickly end the shutdown of the federal government, reverse the disproportionate restrictions on general aviation, and pass a long-term funding bill for the FAA.

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Boeing Presents New Offer To Striking St. Louis Workers

3,200 Workers On Strike For Over Three Months

Boeing offered a new contract to the more than 3,200 workers at its facilities in the St. Louis area, with increased bonuses and adjusted terms as the company tries to end a production stoppage that has now lasted more than three months.

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Airborne 11.12.25: AC-47 Returns, Boeing STL Strike, NBAA v False Claims

Also: Embraer Nixes Next-Gen Turboprop, Boeing $1B Expansion, 12 Class B Airports Closed To GA, Relief Flight Downed

The CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship has taken to the air once again. The Vietnam-era aircraft made its return to flight to honor fallen veteran Lt. Col. Paul Mendes. The flyover was held during the Vietnam Veteran Parkway Dedication ceremony. Mendes, a decorated Green Beret and three-tour Vietnam veteran, was among the last American soldiers evacuated from Saigon in 1975 and later played a key role in recovering missing US personnel. Boeing offered a new contract to the more than 3,200 workers at its faciliti

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Dubai and Atlanta Airports Fight For the Crown

Dubai International Briefly Overtakes ATL as the World’s Busiest Airport

Breaking a title that Atlanta has held pretty consistently from 1998 to now, data shows that Dubai International Airport (DXB) edged out Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) as the world’s busiest airport in the first quarter of 2025. The crown is expected to fall back to Atlanta by the second quarter.

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Airborne 11.06.25: UPS MD11 Accident, Starship Update, Affordable Expo Is HERE!

Also: ISS Getting Old, Tecnam’s Flagship Trainer, New VX4, Atlantic Aviation 

Elon Musk is once again promising the impossible…this time, in the form of a Tesla that flies. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk said the company is “getting close” to demonstrating a prototype of what he dubbed “crazy, crazy technology.” The comment came during a discussion about the long-delayed Tesla Roadster: a model first unveiled in 2017 and postponed every year since its planned 2020 debut. Boeing announced the completion of the $10.55 billion sale of assets from its Digital Aviation Solutions business unit to private eq

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Airborne 11.10.25: Affordable Expo Succeeds, Citation Ascend, Kenai Shuts Down

Also: Duffy Predicts ‘Mass Chaos’, Modern Skies Coalition, More Impacts,  Archer Buys Hawthorne

With only a few months of preparation—and minimal outside media support—the first-ever Affordable Flying Expo successfully unfolded over three energetic days this past week. According to exhibitors and attendees, (not us), it was a success. As with any first-time event, there were lessons learned. Thankfully, we had the expert team from the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo by our side. Two and a half years and 1,000 flight hours after its unveiling captured the attention of business aviators across the world, Textron’s Cessna

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Airborne 11.07.25: Affordable Expo Starts!, Duffy Worries, Isaacman!

Also: Louisville UPS Crash Aftermath, Taiwan Boosts Pilot Pool, Spartan Acquires, DON’T MISS the MOSAIC Town Hall!

This three-day Affordable Flying Expo brings together indoor exhibits, flying demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and one of the first major public forums dedicated to the newly implemented MOSAIC rule. What truly sets this expo apart is the dedication of the vendors — the aircraft designers, kit-builders, avionics specialists, flight-training schools and parts suppliers — who are rallying around the theme of affordable aviation in a MOSAIC world. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on November 4 that, if the gove

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Airborne-NextGen 11.04.25: Anduril YFQ-44A, Merlin SOI 2, UAV Rulemaking Stalled

Also: Horizon Picks P&W PT6A, Army Buys 3 EagleNXT, First Hybrid-Electric Regional, Army Selects AEVEX

Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft was flown for the first time on October 31, 2025, as announced by the U.S. Air Force, who also confirmed that a decision about production of the CAA is still expected during FY2026 despite the ongoing government shutdown. The Air Force sent out a press release announcing the first flight but there were not many details about what the YFQ-44A actually did, how long it flew, or where it ended. Merlin, developer of autonomous flight technology for the defense sector, announced it has gaine

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Airborne-NextGen 11.04.25: Anduril YFQ-44A, Merlin SOI 2, UAV Rulemaking Stalled

Also: Horizon Picks P&W PT6A, Army Buys 3 EagleNXT, First Hybrid-Electric Regional, Army Selects AEVEX

Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft was flown for the first time on October 31, 2025, as announced by the U.S. Air Force, who also confirmed that a decision about production of the CAA is still expected during FY2026 despite the ongoing government shutdown. The Air Force sent out a press release announcing the first flight but there were not many details about what the YFQ-44A actually did, how long it flew, or where it ended. Merlin, developer of autonomous flight technology for the defense sector, announced it ha

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Airborne 11.05.25: Tesla Flying Car?, Jepp/ForeFlight Sold, A220 Troubles

Also: AFE25 Tickets!, Jamaica Recovery, E-Aircraft at Boeing Fld, Diamond DA50 RG Cert

Elon Musk is once again promising the impossible…this time, in the form of a Tesla that flies. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk said the company is “getting close” to demonstrating a prototype of what he dubbed “crazy, crazy technology.” The comment came during a discussion about the long-delayed Tesla Roadster: a model first unveiled in 2017 and postponed every year since its planned 2020 debut. Boeing announced the completion of the $10.55 billion sale of assets from its Digital Aviation Solutions business unit to priva

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Airborne-NextGen 11.11.25: Archer Buys Hawthorne, Joby Conforms, Stranded Astros

Also: VerdeGo Contract, Medi-Carrier, Gambit 6 UCAV, Blade Urban Air Mobility Pilot

Archer Aviation has inked a deal for control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), also known as Jack Northrop Field, in Los Angeles for $126 million in cash. This marks a major shift in its strategy to build a localized urban air-mobility network and test next-gen aviation tech. The 80-acre facility offers roughly 190,000 square feet of terminal, hangar, and office space in a dense urban setting. Joby Aviation announced the start of power-on testing of the first of its FAA-conforming aircraft built for TIA, or Type Inspection Authorization, that is the lead-up to “

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Drone-Ready Medi-Carrier Gets NHS Air Transport Cert

Drone Logistics For Rapid Specimen Delivery And Testing

In a major advance for medical delivery systems in the UK, Solent Transport partnered with Versapak International and the University of Southampton to develop an insulated carrier designed for drone transport of pathology specimens. The carrier gained Air Transport Certification and is approved for routine delivery via drone within the UK National Health Service.

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Classic Aero-TV: Bob Hoover At Airventure -- Flight Test and Military Service

From 2011 (YouTube Edition): Aviation's Greatest Living Legend Talks About His Life In Aviation (Part 5, Final)

ANN is pleased to offer you yet another snippet from the public conversations that took place with Bob Hoover at Airventure 2011... where he was honored for a lifetime of aviation excellence. In this program, Bob continues his d

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NTSB Final Report: Chris Wallen/Michael Pliske Just Acft Highlander

Pilot’s Inadvertent Application Of Brake Pressure During Landing, Which Resulted In A Nose Over

Analysis: The pilot said his feet were inadvertently too high on the rudder pedals on landing which resulted in his inadvertent application of brake pressure. As such, when the airplane touched down, it nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, empennage and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.12.25)

Aero Linx: American Navion Society Welcome to the American Navion Society. Your society is here to support the Navion community. We are your source of technical and operating information and social activities for the Navion in all its variants: canopy, L-17, Rangemaster, D-16 and Camair twins. Whether you are an owner, potential owner, enthusiast or just want explore this marvelous aircraft, please browse our site. Our forum is open for anyone to join the discussions. We encourage all owners to join the Society but with or without a Navion everyone is eligible.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.12.25): Glideslope Intercept Altitude

Glideslope Intercept Altitude The published minimum altitude to intercept the glideslope in the intermediate segment of an instrument approach. Government charts use the lightning bolt symbol to identify this intercept point. This intersection is called the Precise Final Approach fix (PFAF). ATC directs a higher altitude, the resultant intercept becomes the PFAF. 

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ANN FAQ: Contributing To Aero-TV

How To Get A Story On Aero-TV News/Feature Programming

How do I submit a story idea or lead to Aero-TV? If you would like to submit a story idea or lead, please contact Jim Campbell via the link below. Please include the following information when submitting a story idea or lead: who the intended subject is, a general story outline of said subject, important dates or deadlines for the story lead, and any appropriate contact information for both yourself and related subjects.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.12.25)

“All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked. For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the ‘Democrat Shutdown Hoax,’ I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country.” Source: A social media post from president Trump, in part scolding air traffic controllers who had stopped reporting to work, saying he was “NOT HAPPY” with their behavior.

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