Australian Rocket Launch Actually Cancelled By a Less Cute, More Mundane Fault

Australian launch provider Gilmour Space Technologies had to cancel a mission in May thanks to a nosy little bird, or so the internet had hoped. On May 16th, Gilmour Space cancelled the mission when an electrical fault triggered deployment of the rocket’s payload fairing prior to fueling. With the issue discovered, Gilmour put off the launch for a later date and got to work trying to figure out what went wrong. Not long after, the company’s social media posted a whimsical still frame from one of their myriad system cameras, found as they methodically scrubbed through each and every second of footage for the problem’s cause. 

For Homebuilt, Kit-Built, Very Light Aircraft Markets

VoltAero announced the launch of its HPU 210 aircraft powertrain, making the patented hybrid-electric propulsion available to propeller-driven aircraft in the homebuilt, kit-built, and very light aircraft categories.

Alvin Brown Was Fired in Early May for Unknown Reasons

Alvin Brown, former Jacksonville mayor, is suing President Donald Trump after being removed from his position as vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. His dismissal had seemingly no reasoning to back it up, putting it in direct violation of the agency’s statutory protections.

Major Carriers Seek a Two-Year Delay for the Secondary Barrier Ruling

A group of major US airlines, represented by Airlines for America, recently filed a petition to delay a federal mandate for secondary flight deck barriers. This generated some worthy confusion and criticism from pilot unions, including the Air Line Pilots Association.

Plant Takes a Well-Deserved Fishing Trip to Mark the Milestone

Sensenich took a company-wide day off on June 6, 2025, to celebrate a major milestone: the production of its 100,000th composite propeller blade. The manufacturer began venturing into composites, expanding from its already wide collection of wood and metal designs, in the late 1990s.

One-Stick Solution Inching Closer to Fulfillment

Skyryse has been given FAA approval to enter for-credit flight testing using their proprietary SkyOS operating system. Their current demonstrator for the Skyryse One is a Robinson R66 with Rolls-Royce power. It will be interesting to see their success with it, as they continue flight testing. The single-stick control scheme already has appreciators in the industry, too, like the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Rapid Implementation Needed Of FAA Reauthorization Section 627

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) testified to the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation during a hearing to discuss stakeholder feedback on the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act. The Association urged the rapid implementation of rules to support low-altitude IFR operations for rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft.

Air-Tech, Inc. Keeps the Classic Line Alive with Full Support and Production

In the half-century since the first generation of Quicksilver aircraft took to the skies, the design has kept the unwavering attention of the experimental and ultralight aviation communities. The Quicksilver product line is now sold and serviced by Air-Tech, Inc. in Reserve, Louisiana. The original Quicksilver was developed in the 1970s - old enough to feature a bamboo airframe weight-shift controls, and legs for tires. The design evolved into an aluminum-framed aircraft with conventional controls and, over time, the product line grew to include models like the MX Spri

Ya Know, Klyde.... If This Wasn't Based On A Bit Of Reality, It Would Be REALLY Funny

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At The Time Of The Accident The Wind Was 140° At 11 Knots, Gusting To 19 Knots

Analysis: According to the pilot, she was on a multi-day cross-country flight in the experimental light sport airplane. Two days before the accident, she stopped for fuel and had the brakes serviced because she said the brakes were sticking while taxiing; she reported that the brakes worked fine after the maintenance was performed. The pilot continued the cross-country flight and stopped at another airport to refuel. The pilot reported that while taxiing from the fuel area to the runway, the right brake became inoperative, and the airplane veered off the taxiway and into the grass.

Aero Linx: T-6A Texan II The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. Produced by Raytheon Aircraft, the T-6A Texan II is a military trainer version of Raytheon's Beech/Pilatus PC-9 Mk II.

We're Everywhere... Thanks To You!

Even with the vast resources and incredibly far-reaching scope of the Aero-News Network, every now and then a story that should be reported on slips through our fingers. There's a lot of news out there, and sometimes we just don't get to all of it. Fortunately for us, we realized early on we couldn't be everywhere at once -- curse the laws of physics! -- so we came up with the idea of News-Spies. Just as the title suggests, a News-Spy is a reader who notices a news item -- be it in the newspaper, on television, or something they came across at their own airport, town hall, at the office water cooler or just by walking down the street -- basically, any item a reader may think is newsworthy, that pertains to the wo

Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove anticipated pilot actions where radio communication is not available. The light gun is used for controlling traffic operating in the vicinity of the airport and on the airport movement area.

“Defendant Trump’s illegal removal of Mr. Brown, as carried out by Defendants Homendy and NTSB, has significant and damaging consequences for the work of the Board and its investigation and reporting of major transportation accidents and casualties.” Source: From a legal claim made by Alvin Brown, former Jacksonville mayor, who is suing President Donald Trump after being removed from his position as vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board.