Manufacturer Expects to Bring in 1,200 New Planes as Travel Demand Rises

Boeing is gearing up for a major jump in African air travel over the next two decades, estimating that passenger traffic across the continent will grow by an average of six percent annually through 2044. As a result, it plans to more than double its fleet on the continent by bringing in over 1,200 planes.

High-Risk Middle East Raid Destroyed Ballistic Missile Production Facility

Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks was awarded the Silver Star, one of the country’s highest honors for valor in combat, after he purposely flew his four-ship of F-16s into a heavily defended air-defense zone in the Middle East to draw enemy fire and clear the way for the rest of the strike force to destroy ballistic missile production facilities.

Features Partnerships With Related Ross, Magic City, And Hard Rock Stadium

Archer Aviation announced its plans for the development of an air taxi network in the Miami metropolitan area that will transform how people move across the rapidly-growing region.

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): An Eagle by Any Other Name

Originally developed as the Yuma by Alisport, an Italian aircraft manufacturer based in the Northern Italian city of Cremella, the Aquilae (ACK-will-lay) is a kit-built, STOL-capable, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) distributed in the U.S. by Kent, Illinois-based North American Eagle. Aquilae is the Latin term for Eagle. As implied by its eligibility for certification as an LSA, the Aquilae’s maximum gross weight is 1,320-pounds. The aircraft is powered by a one-hundred-horsepower normally-aspirated, carbureted, four-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-and-air-cooled, Rotax 912 ULS engine.

After Draining Both Wing Fuel Tanks, A Significant Amount Of Water Was Observed In The Right Wing Fuel Tank

Analysis: The pilot, who was also the owner of the experimental amateur-built airplane’s kit manufacturer, was performing a demonstration flight for potential buyers. The pilot reported that after fueling the airplane, a preflight inspection was performed and no anomalies were found; however, he stated that he did not sump the fuel tanks or the low-point drains. The pilot stated that after performing the engine runup and allowing the engine to reach operating temperatures, he performed a normal take off. At around 300 ft above ground level, the pilot reported that the engine began to “cut out,” and the pilot pulled the throttle bringing the engine to idle.

Aero Linx: Taylorcraft Foundation, Inc. The Taylorcraft Foundation is exclusively organized for charitable, educational & scientific activities and will preserve the history and technical information of the Taylorcraft airplanes. This Foundation is a chartered State of Ohio Corporation and has been granted IRS 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit, tax exempt, organization. The Taylorcraft Foundation maintains archives, provides information and research assistance when possible to aircraft owners, and works to preserve Taylorcraft history. 

High Speed Taxiway A long radius taxiway designed and provided with lighting or marking to define the path of aircraft, traveling at high speed (up to 60 knots), from the runway center to a point on the center of a taxiway. Also referred to as long radius exit or turn-off taxiway. The high speed taxiway is designed to expedite aircraft turning off the runway after landing, thus reducing runway occupancy time. 

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“Airbus apologises for any challenges and delays caused to passengers and airlines by this event. The Company thanks its customers, the authorities, its employees and all relevant stakeholders involved for their support in implementing these measures, and for their understanding of Airbus’ decision to put safety above all other considerations.” Source: Part of an Airbus Mea Culpa after solar flare-induced control issues resulted in an Emergency AD with EASA and FAA and a LOT of work to update affected aircraft. 

Town’s Bylaw Inconsistent With State Law And Not Legal

The Massachusetts State Attorney General’s Office has overturned a bylaw passed by the town of Chatham which voted in its May 2025 annual meeting to pass Article 59 that sought to prohibit aircraft with wingspans larger than 49 feet from landing at Chatham Municipal Airport (KCQX). A letter from Assistant Attorney General Kelli E. Gunagan to Town Clerk Julie Smith stated that the bylaw was inconsistent with state law and therefore was disapproved.