Tension With U.S. Admin Causing Hesitation

Defense Minister Bill Blair of Canada announced on March 14 that his department is actively reviewing possible alternatives to the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter, for which an initial tranche of 16 aircraft has already been paid, and which could totally reshuffle the fleet modernization plans of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Avionics Techs Can Now Pursue CAET Pedigree as Proof of Capability

The Aircraft Electronics Association started off the week announcing a new certification program to help define the skill levels, expertise, and capabilities of aviation technicians across the industry. The Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) program is intended to become the “primary certification for technicians” across AEA members and, they hope, the wider avionics and electronics industry. Those who work their way up will go through stacking certifications, completing building blocks of more basic skill levels before tackling more in-depth challenges as they gain experience.

Bryan Bedford Awaits Confirmation to Take Over Fragile Agency

President Donald Trump has nominated Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), placing him in charge of an agency still dealing with the aftermath of the deadliest US airline crash in nearly two decades. Chris Rocheleau currently holds the role of acting administrator.

Moving To Chairman Of Board In May

Air Lease Corporation announced that Executive Chairman Steven Udvar-Házy will retire, effective May 2, 2025. He will transition to the company’s Board of Directors, where he will continue to serve as the non-executive Chairman for another year until the next annual stockholders’ meeting.

Gogo Spices Up AEA 2025 With Top Dealer Awards

Where:               Gogo Booth #321, AEA show, Phoenix Convention Centre. When:                 Wednesday 19 March 2025 Time:                   13.30 – 14.00 David Salvador, vice president of Gogo’s aftermarket channel, cordially invites AEA attendess to attend the Gogo Top Dealer Awards 2025. The award recognizes the highest-performing

SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down Tuesday After Undocking From ISS

The two NASA astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in June 2024 for a planned week-long stay have finally returned to Earth, more than nine months later.

Simplifies OEM Audio System Expansion

PS Engineering (PSE) announced the release of its CTL-G Comm Expander audio system, which eases the addition and installation of transceivers, such as FM / TAC, to an OEM aircraft. Such expansion often requires the complicated, time-consuming and expensive removal and replacement of the factory audio system.

Family Seeks Up to $200k for Emotional and Physical Injury

A family on board the Delta Airlines B737 that was struck by a taxiing Japan Airlines B787 in February has filed a lawsuit for physical and emotional injury. They seek damages of over $75,000. The collision occurred at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on February 5.

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power  AEA2025 Booth #215

True Blue Power Unveils High Voltage 6,500-watt Converter for Business, Commercial, Defense, and AAM Markets ew High Voltage Converters from True Blue Power will be on display in the True Blue Power and Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics booth, #215, throughout AEA, March 18 – 21, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The new high voltage TC6500 converts 270 VDC to 28 VDC to power avionics and other related syste

More than 30 Aircraft On Deck for 5G STC

Gogo got to announce the receipt of Parts Manufacturer Approval for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna, ironing out one of the last wrinkles in the way of full-scale production, sales, and installation. That’s great news to business aviators, as installers all throughout the Gogo dealer network can start installing the 5G electrically steered antenna across a whole host of makes and models. With that PMA on hand, Gogo installers can finalize their Supplemental Type Certificates, which at current count includes more than 30 aircraft types.

Upgrades Allow HHMPI Tool to Support Honeywell, L3Harris Tech

AvionTEq recently announced improvements to Flight Data Systems' Handheld Multipurpose Tool (HHMPI), making it more effective for extracting data from cockpit voice and flight data recorders. These upgrades come through licensing agreements with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and L3Harris Commercial Aviation Division.

During The Downwind To Base Leg Turn For Runway 15, The Airplane Became Sluggish And Was Sinking

On February 24, 2025, at 1430 central standard time, a Starduster II airplane, N78WT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Azle, Texas. The private pilot and a passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot had flown the airplane earlier in the day and planned on flying the airplane in the airport traffic pattern at the time of the accident. He said the takeoff was normal and during the downwind to base leg turn for runway 15, the airplane became sluggish and was sinking. He said the left wing dropped severely, which he attributed to a

From 2016 (YouTube Version): The Canadian Forces Snowbirds Can Best Be Described As ‘Elegant’…

EAA AirVenture 2016 was a great show and, in no small part, it was because of the participation of the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron from Canada - better known as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Their appearance at AirVenture was a special treat, and that’s what this video is all about. There’s something about their performances that seems to stand out as being more than a presentation of military prowess; it also seems to be a demonstration of elegance. Maybe it’s because they fly jet trainers that see

Aero Linx: Mercy Medical Angels Mercy Medical Angels removes the barrier to medical care with transportation on the ground with gas cards, bus and train tickets and in the air with flights flown by volunteer pilots and the commercial airlines.  Mercy Medical Angels is the largest charitable medical transportation system in the world. Last year, we provided more than 53,000 free patient trips to clinical care. 

Decision Altitude (DA) A specified altitude (mean sea level (MSL)) on an instrument approach procedure (ILS, GLS, vertically guided RNAV) at which the pilot must decide whether to continue the approach or initiate an immediate missed approach if the pilot does not see the required visual references. 

“As the former President and CEO of Republic Airways, Mesaba Airlines, and Business Express Airlines, Brian brings over three decades of experience in Aviation and Executive Leadership to this critical position. Bryan will work with our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to strongly reform the Agency, safeguard our exports, and ensure the safety of nearly one billion annual passenger movements. Congratulations Bryan!” Source: President Trump posted the announcement of his naming a possible new FAA Boss, on social media... opinions are mixed.