Twenty Were On Board During the Collision, Leaving Four Seriously Injured

A skydiving plane carrying 20 people crashed shortly after takeoff near Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee on Sunday, June 8, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The crash occurred around 12:30 pm near the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.

Purpose-Built, Combat-Relevant Platform Feels Like Real Thing

MD Helicopters announced the unveiling of its MD  530F, a new training aircraft to directly reflect the demands of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next vision for the next generation of Army Aviation pilots.

Pilots of Starlink-Equipped Jets Report Interference in Communications

United Airlines has temporarily shut off its Starlink satellite internet system on a portion of its fleet after pilots reported static interference during radio transmissions. The airline confirmed that nearly two dozen Embraer E175 regional jets equipped with the system were affected.

Seeks First Flight Before AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

Sonex Aircraft announced that its high-wing prototype aircraft has had its first engine start, which fired up immediately with no issues and it also successfully completed its first taxi and brake tests.

Stimulating Innovation, Reinvigorating R&D, Promoting Int’l Engagement

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on June 6 that, among other things, directs the FAA to rescind the prohibition of supersonic flight in the U.S. over land, establishes noise-based certification standards, and repeals other regulatory barriers that have hindered faster-than-sound flight and related research for 52 years.

NASA, Axiom Space, SpaceX Mount Fourth Private Spaceflight

The fourth commercial private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4, is targeting launch for 8 am EDT, Wednesday June 11, 2025. The crew includes Peggy Whitson as mission commander, Shubhanshu Shukla as pilot, and mission specialists S?awosz Uzna?ski-Wi?niewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary.

Industry Needs Experience, Steady Leadership

The National Air Transportation Association is in favor of confirming Bryan Bedford as the Administrator of the FAA, during the present time of historic transformation and challenges facing the aviation sector.

Capt. Wes Dumey Tells Us Who, What, When, And Mission Profiles

ANN’s Rex Alexander spoke with Capt. Dumey at Sun ‘N Fun, who said the Florida State Guard was reactivated in 2022 and they support humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the state of Florida. The first crew, first IET class went through in 2023, and the unit currently stands at about 800 members. The unit currently has 2 UH-60A in inventory along with 2 Robinson 412 as well as additional fixed-wing assets. The Florida Guard is part of the state-level Department of Military Affairs agency and is not the National Guard nor is it affiliated with the DoD. It is pr

Also: NBAA v Tariffs, B-29 DOC/P-51 Tour, Alberta Int’l AirShow Kaput, First D328eco Test Aircraft

Jared ‘Rook’ Isaacman has been dropped, shortly before a final confirmation vote, as the Trump admin nominee to head NASA. The move has shocked the space community, who seemed fairly well aligned in their support for the two-time private astronaut. A routine paragliding equipment test went wrong when a strong updraft pushed the pilot to an altitude of 28,000 feet. He was able to regain enough control to get back on the ground, where he will stay for the next six months due to the flight ban imposed thereafter. Experienced Chinese paraglide

Also: NBAA v Tariffs, B-29 DOC/P-51 Tour, Alberta Int’l AirShow Kaput, First D328eco Test Aircraft

Jared ‘Rook’ Isaacman has been dropped, shortly before a final confirmation vote, as the Trump admin nominee to head NASA. The move has shocked the space community, who seemed fairly well aligned in their support for the two-time private astronaut. A routine paragliding equipment test went wrong when a strong updraft pushed the pilot to an altitude of 28,000 feet. He was able to regain enough control to get back on the ground, where he will stay for the next six months due to the flight ban imposed thereafter. Experienced Chinese pa

Contributing To The Outcome Was The Pilot’S Failure To Maintain Airspeed And His Exceedance Of The Motorglider’S Critical Angle Of Attack 

Analysis: The kit manufacturer manager reported that the accident flight was the pilot/builder’s second flight in the motorglider (file photo, below), the first of which was two days before the accident. A witness at the airport reported seeing the pilot taxi for takeoff and that the engine sounded “a bit rough,” but due to the nature of the small two-stroke engine he was not concerned. The witness reported that the motorglider took off and, when it reached about 100 ft to 150 ft above ground level (agl), the engine sputtered then went silent.

Aero Linx: National Warbird Operator Conference

Founded in 1993, the annual NWOC event brings together warbird owners, operators, and museum directors to address particular events facing warbird owners and to discuss common goals related to the ever-changing economics, operations and regulations pertaining to flying ex-military aircraft. NWOC focuses on the exchange of ideas and information concerning the safe operation and restoration of warbird aircraft. This unique educational conference offers programs to enhance pilot skill and knowledge, expand aircraft maintenance technician and restorer knowledge, develop awareness of medical and insurance facts, and address aircraft-specific topics

There's A Lot To Like On ANN's Latest Social Media Site

We all know how important Social Media is to a lot of people, particularly those under 30. We also know how important those folks are to the future of aviation. In so many forums and at so many events, we talk about how to attract the next generation of pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts to our industry, and social media is certainly critical to getting the message out to those who practically live online.

North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA) That volume of airspace (as defined in ICAO Document 7030) between FL 285 and FL 420 within the Oceanic Control Areas of Bodo Oceanic, Gander Oceanic, New York Oceanic East, Reykjavik, Santa Maria, and Shanwick, excluding the Shannon and Brest Ocean Transition Areas. ICAO Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual provides detailed information on related aircraft and operational requirements. 

“The Army is investing in its future warfighters, and that means delivering training tools that truly reflect operational reality. The MD 530F is not just ready for that mission—it was built for it.” Source: Ryan Weeks, President & CEO at MD Helicopters, hoping to compete for approval as a new training aircraft to directly reflect the demands of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next vision for the next generation of Army Aviation pilots.