Check out https://affordableflying.net/attend/ Right Away and Get YOUR Tickets To the Affordable Flying Expo!

OK.... with a little over a month to go, it’s time to get serious! Thanks to the folks at Sun n Fun, we have a highly professional online ticketing apparatus at our disposal for next month’s Affordable Flying Expo. And we have other good news... use the code “AFE2025” and you can get $5 OFF the adult ticket price of $15 or even more for a three day pass. After an insane amount of work on the part of the ANN crew and more than a little hand holding by the event experts at Sun n Fun, the Expo is shapin

Descends To 10,000 Feet, Diverts To RAF Mildenhall Base

The U.S. Air Force C-32 transporting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth from Europe back to the states declared a general emergency over the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland after departing from Brussels where he attended a meeting of NATO Defense Ministers.

"Rook" Among Candidates Being Interviewed By Duffy

After being named by President Trump, then having his nomination rescinded, Jared ‘Rook’ Isaacman is back in the running to become the permanent head of NASA. Secretary of Transportation and NASA Acting Administrator Sean P. Duffy is currently interviewing candidates for the top job at the space agency.

Incidents Allegedly Occured As Described in Police Report(s) 25-005809 and 25-005818

The name ’Dan Gryder’ is fairly well known to many in aviation.... Whether you like him or not. ANN is examining Police reports that describe an armed confrontation that took place at 147 Sky Harbor  Way, Griffin GA, on October 12th between Dan and a resident he accused of blocking the taxiway with an RV (which was reportedly a regular occurrence)... and which allegedly developed into an assault on Gryder by fellow resident Tracy Darrell Wallace the day before. When Wallace reportedly approached Gryder the next day ‘to offer apologies (according to Wallace’ testimony), Gryder reported to ANN that he felt threat

Utilized For Test Pilot Training, Cargo And Personnel Transport

Pilatus announced it has handed over a PC-12 to the German Armed Forces’ Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (WTD 61). The versatile single-engine turboprop powered aircraft will be stationed at the Ingolstadt/Manching air base in Germany and will be used to train test pilots as well as transporting personnel and material.

Initial Entry Into Large-Format Display Market

Nighthawk Flight Systems announced it will begin delivery of its Guardian Avionics Suite in December 2025. The price starts at $33,200 for one display and $39,900 for the dual display system. The innovative lightweight cockpit display system will be available initially for Part 23 Class I/II, Part 22, and Experimental aircraft.

Also: Sikorsky Intro's U-Hawk, EAA On UAS-BVLOS, Joby Airshow Demo, Hospital Vertiport

German regulators are pushing forward a law that would allow police officers to shoot drones out of the sky. The legislation follows an unexpected increase in sightings of unidentified drones over major airports, hospitals, and other facilities. The draft law gives police the authority to destroy drones that pose an “immediate threat” to safety. Archer Aviation, developer of eVTOL aircraft, announced that it won the competitive process to acquire the patent portfolio of Lilium GmbH consisting of about 300 advanced air mobility patent assets with a bi

MOSAIC-Centric Event Set For November 6-8, 2025... DON'T Miss It!

After a master strategy meeting this last week on the grounds of the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo campus, details have been completed for the first MOSAIC-dedicated, MOSAIC-centric Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25). With the rule officially announced, AFE25 stands to be the best opportunity for MOSAIC-interested folks to get their questions answered and for the industry to show the aviation community that they are ready to serve this expanding niche. 

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SMART-TD Says Drones are Dangerous Distractions in the Workplace

The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division (SMART-TD) has taken its concerns about drones flying above train yards to the FAA. The so-called ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ message, if approved, would require drone operators to receive training and specific authorization before flying in active rail environments.

Also: Kodiak 100 Joins USFS, Innovative Solutions & Support Renamed, Gulfstream Selects Honeywell, Special Olympics Airlift 

The Phantom 3500 mockup made an appearance where the futuristic BizJet continued to make some aggressive claims for the future... so aggressive AND impressive that they already have an order books numbering in the hundreds... Textron‘s Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 has gained type certification from the FAA, which brings the most comprehensive Citation Gen2 investment to the market. Customer feedback reportedly drove the enhancements to the aircraft, including autothrottle, an additional 4.5 inches of legroom for p

Also: USAF Pilots, Atlanta Tower Evac, Archer Spotlight Dissipates, Hop-A-Jet Sues

A social-media call for people to point lasers at aircraft flying over Portland’s ICE facility led authorities to treat the post as a credible threat. Officials say the “laser event” could have endangered aircrew, forced medical-flight diversions, and disrupted routine policing of the area. The post invited participants to gather at multiple city locations at 2100 and shine handheld lasers at helicopters and other aircraft, calling them “spy planes.” Verijet has officially filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with $10.5 million in unused jet

Site Allows Pilots to Find Short-Term, Airplane-Friendly Stays in Unique Locations

When Airbnb collides with general aviation, you get Fly-Inn: a website that allows pilots to rent airplane-friendly lodging. Founded just two years ago, the platform has gone from a small Facebook group to a soon-to-be app with more than 120 listings and hundreds more in the queue. “Not only do you get the accommodations, you get a runway, hangar, or tie downs, and the most important piece of the puzzle is ground transportation,” said Carollyne Carmichel, Founder and President of Fly-Inn. “All the guesswork is taken out of it.”

Hawaiian Pilots Will Switch to the Alaska Name to Close Out October

For the first time in nearly a century, the “Hawaiian” callsign will soon go silent. Beginning October 29, pilots of Hawaiian Airlines flights will start identifying themselves as “Alaska,” marking one of the first visible milestones yet after they were acquired by Alaska Airlines late last year.

Also: UK Abandons GA?, ‘Emergency’ Notification, FAA's Big Move, Skydiving Instructor Lost

ICAO has rejected the airline industry’s push to raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. The proposal was backed primarily by IATA, which argued that even a two-year rise to the cap could have a dramatic effect on the pilot shortage. IATA’s argument claimed that the change would ease workforce pressures without harming safety. Duncan Aviation announced that its testing facility co-located in the company’s Technical Education Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, has been officially approved as an FAA Testing Center, ma

Also: NBAA-BACE Offering IA Renewal, TSA Weaponized?, New F-35 Engine Issues, Joby Stock Plummets

The first Affordable Flying Expo is shaping up well... as the promotion program hit high gear this week, we are pleased to announce that we are attracting a stunning number of sport aviation’s most exciting Sport, MOSAIC and LSA flying machines. The sleek Italian Porto Risen, which excited crowds at the last two Oshkosh appearances is on its way to Lakeland, where its efficient design is likely to get a LOT of attention. Another Oshkosh favorite, the Spirit SE-1 is flying in... Indian Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has finally spoken ou

Dozens of Companies Unveiled Innovative Products Ahead of the 51st SnF Aerospace Expo

Kicking off the 51st SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, we hosted the second annual SnF Innovation Preview to give more than 20 companies just enough time in the spotlight to debut their new planes, products, engines, accessories, and more… In other words… it was a LOT of news, and it’s all still up for your viewing pleasure.

Third-Edition Resource Guide is Getting Ready… But It’s Waiting on You

The third edition of the SportPlane Resource Guide—soon to launch as the expanded, fully digital eSPRG—is almost ready for release. The layout is there, dozens of instructional chapters are written, and hundreds of aircraft write-ups are complete. This edition will be bigger, more detailed, and easier to update than the previous 1,100-page print version (probably settling in at more than 2000 pages!), with the potential to far exceed even our own anticipations with S-LSA, E-LSA, ultralights, avionics, and accessories. The only major thing slowing it down is one simple piece: more data from manufacturers.

With The eSPRG Only Weeks Away From Its Start Date, A-AF Will Help To Support Sport Flyers, Worldwide

With the all-new and all-digital SportPlane Resource Guide getting ready for publication early next year, the Aero-News Network is pleased to announce yet another addition to the Airborne video news programming roster… Airborne-Affordable Flyers. Dedicated to keeping people up-to-date on the most affordable aspects of sport and general aviation, Airborne-Affordable Flyers is one of our most exciting offerings yet. A-AF will delve into more than just the current LSA community, but look at all aspects of aviation to examine and ev

Pilot Was Transporting His Family Back To Their Home In Boise And He Planned To Fly Back To SHR That Afternoon

On September 1, 2025 about 1612 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N8307W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wolf, Wyoming. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured; one passenger was fatally injured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane departed from the Sheridan County Airport (SHR), Sheridan, Wyoming at 1602 and was en route to the Boise Airport (BOI), Boise, Idaho.

We’re Hiring Editors, Developers, Video Journalists, Oh My!

Yes, despite the last few years being one of the most unpredictable stretches in aviation media we can remember, ANN is still standing… and somehow, still expanding. The pandemic didn’t exactly make life easy, but we’ve come through it with enough energy to tackle our next round of projects. Fortunately for you, they are already stacking up faster than we can keep up with. Moving forward, we’ll be ramping up efforts on an expanded “Airborne Unlimited,” launching the third version of the SportPlane Resource Guide in a digital format, rolling out coverage for all the greatest airshows, and diving into new Aero-Reality programmin

And That's But One Of Over A Dozen Major Developments Planned For The Next Year Or So

Aero-News Network is now available on Roku and Amazon FireTV! That’s right folks. You can now get your daily dose of aviation news… right on the ol' giggle box! This is an EPIC development for our network, one of many to come, and we’re thrilled to offer you this new way to watch our news programming. Whether you’re a traditional website reader, podcast listener, or YouTube subscriber, we’re dedicated to giving you quality, honest, aviation news that you can trust and broadening our reach and audience aggressively in the coming years, so that we may both Grow and Inform the aviatio

SportPlane Resource Guide (NG) Volume 3 is Bigger, Bolder, and a Whole Lot Easier to Carry

The SportPlane Resource Guide has, like many old kit builds, been collecting dust for years. Over the next year, the book is finally getting a third edition…and this time, it's going digital -- uit HAS to... its simply too big to carry around. Aero-News Network is well on its way to debuting the new e-book with a renewed focus on affordable, entry-level flying mach

Brand New! Avoid The Need For A Comeback... Get Your Marketing Right, Right Now!

Some time ago, the Aero-News Network, responding to numerous requests, established a marketing and communications sister company by the name of AEROPRENEUER... and it's been doing amazing work under these difficult circumstances -- and getting results! We're getting rave reviews from our clients, and working hard to earn the trust of a number of new marketing partners along the way. ANN's Amber Cedroni has come up with a few tips to help aero-businesses stay alive in these tough times, and

Whether You’re a Reader, Watcher, or Listener, ANN Has Got the Coverage You Need

Aero-News Network has been delivering aviation and aerospace news for thirty years (!!!), and by now, we’ve wiggled our way onto just about every platform out there. Whether you’d rather read, watch, or stream, there’s a way to keep ANN in your daily routine. Here’s a quick rundown of where you can find us...  

Aero Linx: Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) Through the sharing experiences, the UBCP has built upon a foundation of safe operating practices in some of the most challenging aspects of back country aviation. Because of the great initiative exercised by the UBCP Board Members of the past, airstrips such as Mexican Mountain, once sought to be closed, are open to the public today. The UBCP and its members endorse and exercise responsible use practices such as "Pack it in / Pack it out" and "Tread Lightly" as well as some of our own in-house programs. From hosting regular meetings, to back country fly-ins, and our random meet-ups on Fremont Island, the UBCP aims to build a community of ba

Final Approach Fix The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. It is designated on Government charts by the Maltese Cross symbol for nonprecision approaches and the lightning bolt symbol, designating the PFAF, for precision approaches; or when ATC directs a lower-than-published glideslope/path or vertical path intercept altitude, it is the resultant actual point of the glideslope/path or vertical path intercept. 

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"On the way back to the United States from NATO’s Defense Ministers meeting, Secretary of War Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft windshield." Source: An explanation offered up by a Pentagon spokesperson after SecWar's Boeing had to make an emergency landing. There were no reports of injuries among the crew or passengers, and although the Pentagon mentioned a crack in the windshield, other officials have not confirmed the exact nature of the emergency.